Related breedBichon Frisé1300 to 1933 · Belgium, FranceHarrier at a glance
- Origin
- England, United Kingdom
- Appeared
- 1260 to 1800 (likely)
- Family
- Scent Hound
- Type
- Scent hound
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 295
The name. Old French hairet, from "hare", its quarry.
Same familyGerman Spitz1400 to 1899 · GermanyFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Beagle, Porcelaine, West Country Harrier, Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie, Beagle-Harrier, Billy, Hamiltonstövare, Schillerstövare
Same family: Scent Hound
American Foxhound, Basset Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, Dachshund, English Foxhound
Same time, same continent
Beagle, Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Borzoi, Bracco Italiano, Briard
Same eraPoodle1400 to 1874 · FrancePlace in time
The Harrier appears 1260 to 1800 (likely), in the Late Middle Ages, when 53 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Harrier is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
