HARRIER — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information Breed Description
Breed Registries:	Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Hounds American Kennel Club (AKC) - Hound Group United Kennel Club (UKC) - Scenthound Breeds Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) * - Standard No. 295
Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America. * — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
Origin:	Great Britain
Height:	19 to 21 inches
The Harrier was developed in England to hunt hare in packs. Today's Harrier is believed to be a smaller version of the English Foxhound which was selectively bred down. The breed has all the attributes of a scenting pack hound being very solidly built, strong, active, well balanced and able to work tirelessly over all kinds of terrain. In temperament, the Harrier is outgoing and friendly and, because he is a pack hound, he gets along well with other hounds. The Harrier's coat is short, dense, hard and glossy and comes in any colour including a unique blue mottle. TOP Health Issues: Harriers in general are known to be a very healthy breed with an average life expectancy of 12-15 years. The Harrier has very few genetic problems and Hip Dysplasia is the most common problem seen in the breed. If you are considering the adoption of a Harrier puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. The Harrier Club of America recommends OFA certification for all breeding stock as well as annual CERF certification for eye disease. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.) Health Resources: Health and Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition related issues. Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip) QuickCare Pet Insurance Programs TOP Breed Standards: AKC Breed Standard UKC Breed Standard FCI Breed Standard No. 295 / 05 . 03. 1998 / GB TOP Grooming: Grooming — See this section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for additional information, tips and articles on Grooming as well as listings of Groomers from across Canada. TOP Training Resources: Training Tools & Equipment Choose from a wide variety of items from Dogwise.com Training — For information on training your Harrier, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. TOP Additional Information: Clubs, Sports & Activities — See this section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for information on various sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (Note: For breed specific clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.)