The Beagle-Harrier is a

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. It is a breed of

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originating from

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Characteristics

Appearance

The Beagle-Harrier appears to be either a large

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or a small Harrier. It is a medium-sized dog, between tall at the

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,FCI standards
Retrieved 7 March 2007. and it weighs between .Continental Kennel Club
Weight. Retrieved 7 March 2007. Its coat is usually tricolor, featuring the colors fawn, black, tan, or white. There are also grey-coated (tricolor) Beagle-Harriers. The Beagle-Harrier's body is usually muscular and its coat smooth and thick.

Temperament

The Beagle-Harrier is generally good with children and other pets. They are loyal and determined, making them a good family pet. They are a

hunting Hunting is the human practice of seeking, pursuing, capturing, or killing wildlife or feral animals. The most common reasons for humans to hunt are to harvest food (i.e. meat) and useful animal products ( fur/ hide, bone/tusks, horn/antler, ...

breed and so require a lot of exercise and space.

Health

The Beagle Harrier is generally healthy and has a life span of 12 to 13 years.

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could cause a big problem.Beagle Harrier
Health Problems section. Retrieved 5 March 2007.

History

Beagle-Harriers were bred in

in the 19th century by Baron Gerard. The Beagle Harrier could be a mixture of two breeds, the Beagle and the Harrier, or the midpoint in breeding between the two breeds.Breed History
Background information section. Retrieved 7 March 2007. The Beagle-Harrier was later imported into America in the mid-1800s to hunt rabbits. It was recognized by the FCI in 1974.Beagle Harrier (FCI)
History section. Retrieved 5 March 2007. The Beagle-Harrier can now be quite rarely found in France and is even more rare in other countries.Beagle Harrier rarity
Background information section. Retrieved 5 March 2007.

References

External links

Club du Beagle, de Beagle Harrier et du Harrier (In French)
{{French dogs FCI breeds Scent hounds Dog breeds originating in France