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The Beagle Harrier is a dog breed known most commonly around the world as an excellent hunting dog and trustworthy companion. A Beagle Harrier is seldom found to reach more than eighteen to twenty inches in height and forty to fifty pounds in weight.
According to HeyDogs.com, “…The Beagle Harrier is a breed said to be “developed in France in the late nineteenth century by Baron Grard… Larger and faster than the Beagle, the Beagle Harrier is excellent in small game hunting (hare, fox, deer, and wild boar)… [and]…is hardy, vigorous, fast, agile, and courageous but less powerful than the Harrier. With his determination and keen sense of smell, he works well in packs and is not afraid to enter even the thickest brambles. This easygoing, straightforward dog is a pleasant companion…”…
Source: http://www.heydogs.com/breeds/ b/beagle-harrier.html
Beliefs on whether the Beagle Harrier is a mix of the Beagle and the Harrier or stand as a breed of their own, are mixed. Most believe that the breed originated from the cross breeding of the two separate breeds of hunting dog in attempt to create the perfect dog for the job. Most information available on the breed similarly leads to facts that the Beagle Harrier was concocted from a mix of the Beagle and the Harrier, which are very quite similar.
If you are looking for a new friend or an addition to your family a Beagle Harrier could be your new best friend. Due to the active nature of this breed, a well fenced yard and room to run is a must for these (by nature) adventurous dogs. If an apartment or indoor are is planned as a home for your Harrier, you may want to consider a different breed of dog. The ingrained nature of a hunting dog is best not confined to small areas.
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