Harriers (Quick Facts)
Medium-sized scent hounds developed to hunt hare in large packs
Adult Size:
19-21” at the
shoulder,
40-55 lbs
Life Expectancy:
12-14 years
Coat:
Short hair, sheds
all year
Temperament:
Friendly, outgoing,
gregarious
Activity Level:
Active outdoors,
sensible indoors
Health Concerns:
Hip Dysplasia
(~15%)
Requirements:
– Securely fenced yard –
– Daily exercise –
– Obedience training –
Availability:
Only 7 litters were born
in all of 2005
Average Puppy Price:
~$800-$1100
We love children & people.
We are not guard dogs.
We need obedience training.
We can howl & bark & dig.
We do not do well if left alone a lot.
We are intelligent &
self-willed.
We housebreak easily.
We will follow our nose
if given the chance.
We do notdo well in apartments.
We get along well with other dogs & pets.
We shed.
We make good hunters.
We are not stupid or untrainable.
We are good watch dogs.
We are not hyperactive.
We love athletic activities
(hiking, biking, jogging, etc).