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===Appearance===
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[[File:Beagle-Harrier-fr.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Head profile of a Beagle Harrier.]]
[[File:Beagle-Harrier-fr.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Head profile of a Beagle Harrier.]]
The Beagle Harrier appears to be either a larger [[Beagle]] or a smaller [[Harrier (dog)|Harrier]]. It is a medium-sized dog, between 45 and 50 centimeters (18 to 20 inches) tall at the [[withers]],<ref name=FCI>[http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/290A2003_en.doc FCI standards]{{dead link|date=October 2016}} Retrieved 7 March 2007.</ref> and it weighs between 19 and 21 kilograms (42 to 46 pounds).<ref name=weight>[http://www.continentalkennelclub.com/Ads.aspx?BreedNum=764 Continental Kennel Club] Weight. Retrieved 7 March 2007.</ref>
The Beagle Harrier appears to be either a larger [[Beagle]] or a smaller [[Harrier (dog)|Harrier]]. It is a medium-sized dog, between 45 and 50 centimeters (18 to 20 inches) tall at the [[withers]],<ref name=FCI>[http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/290A2003_en.doc FCI standards] {{wayback|url=http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/290A2003_en.doc |date=20070207014700 }} Retrieved 7 March 2007.</ref> and it weighs between 19 and 21 kilograms (42 to 46 pounds).<ref name=weight>[http://www.continentalkennelclub.com/Ads.aspx?BreedNum=764 Continental Kennel Club] {{wayback|url=http://www.continentalkennelclub.com/Ads.aspx?BreedNum=764 |date=20061030015512 }} Weight. Retrieved 7 March 2007.</ref>
Its coat is usually [[tricolor (dog)|tricolor]], featuring the colors fawn, black, tan, or white. There are also grey-coated (tricolor) Beagle Harriers.<ref name=FCI /> The Beagle-Harrier's body is usually muscular and its coat smooth and thick.<ref name=FCI />
Its coat is usually [[tricolor (dog)|tricolor]], featuring the colors fawn, black, tan, or white. There are also grey-coated (tricolor) Beagle Harriers.<ref name=FCI /> The Beagle-Harrier's body is usually muscular and its coat smooth and thick.<ref name=FCI />



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Beagle Harrier
Beagle Harrier
OriginFrance
Traits
Height 45–50 cm (18–20 in)
Coat Thick, not too short, and flat.
Colour fawn, black and white
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Beagle Harrier is a scenthound. It is a breed of dog originating from France.

Characteristics

Appearance

Head profile of a Beagle Harrier.

The Beagle Harrier appears to be either a larger Beagle or a smaller Harrier. It is a medium-sized dog, between 45 and 50 centimeters (18 to 20 inches) tall at the withers,[1] and it weighs between 19 and 21 kilograms (42 to 46 pounds).[2] Its coat is usually tricolor, featuring the colors fawn, black, tan, or white. There are also grey-coated (tricolor) Beagle Harriers.[1] The Beagle-Harrier's body is usually muscular and its coat smooth and thick.[1]

Temperament

The Beagle Harrier is generally good with children and other pets. They are loyal, have lots of determination and are calm and relaxed when at home, making them a good family pet. They are a hunting breed and so require a lot of exercise and space.

Health

The Beagle Harrier is generally very healthy and has a life span of 12 to 13 years. Hip dysplasia could cause a big problem.[3]

History

The Beagle-Harrier breed is old, with its origins unclear; they were initially bred to hunt rabbits and other small animals. They were popular in England since the early 14th century and were later imported into America in the mid-1800s to hunt rabbits.[4]

Beagle-Harriers were bred in France in the 19th century by Baron Gerard.[citation needed] The Beagle Harrier could be a mixture of the two breeds, the Beagle and the Harrier, or the midpoint in breeding between the two breeds.[5] It was recognized by the FCI in 1974.[6]

The Beagle Harrier can now be quite rarely found in France and are even more rare in other countries.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c FCI standards Archived 2007-02-07 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 7 March 2007.
  2. ^ Continental Kennel Club Archived 2006-10-30 at the Wayback Machine Weight. Retrieved 7 March 2007.
  3. ^ Beagle Harrier Health Problems section. Retrieved 5 March 2007.
  4. ^ "Beagle-Harrier". 2puppies.com. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  5. ^ Breed History Background information section. Retrieved 7 March 2007.
  6. ^ Beagle Harrier (FCI) History section. Retrieved 5 March 2007.
  7. ^ Beagle Harrier rarity Background information section. Retrieved 5 March 2007.