| Temperament: The Harrier is a playful and outgoing | | | | temperament. The Harrier requires brisk walking. So |
| dog, very similar to the foxhound. This breed has a | | | | the dog is best in the company of someone who |
| sweet temperament and is tolerant and excellent | | | | enjoys jogging. This breed is best enjoyed by active |
| with children. This is a good dog to have as a pack | | | | people who enjoy hikes or hunting as this dog has a |
| dog, or it can work on its own. This breed is not to | | | | tendency to roam and track instinctively. |
| be trusted with non canine pets. The Harrier dog | | | | Health issues: The Harrier is of good general health, |
| explores and love sniffing and trailing and is an active | | | | and occasionally has been known to have epilepsy |
| dog. This breed requires patience and firm training, | | | | and hip dysplasia. |
| and the owner needs to be a good pack leader, | | | | Grooming: Harriers are easy to keep clean and tidy, |
| providing mental and physical exercises, including good | | | | only occasionally needing brushing or combing out the |
| long daily walks. | | | | dead hair. |
| The Harrier breed can become destructive and highly | | | | Living conditions: The Harrier breed is not |
| strung, if not given enough exercise. The | | | | recommended for apartment life. But if the owner |
| temperament of this dog, both the field and show | | | | was exceptionally active and able to incorporate the |
| lines vary widely, and it is down to how the owner | | | | dogs daily needs it could work. A Harrier will enjoy |
| treats the dog and the type of exercise they | | | | acreage, and at least a large garden. |
| provide that will be a contributing factor to the | | | | |