Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanWest Country Harrier at a glance
- Origin
- South West England, United Kingdom
- Appeared
- 1750 to 1900 (uncertain)
- Family
- Scent Hound
- Type
- Scent hound
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 10 to 12 years
- Recognised by
- No major club
- Status
- Living
The name. Named for England's West Country; harrier is a hound used to hunt hare.
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United StatesFamily and relatives
Sister breeds
Same family: Scent Hound
American Foxhound, Basset Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, Dachshund, English Foxhound
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund
Same eraGerman Pinscher1700 to 1884 · GermanyPlace in time
The West Country Harrier appears 1750 to 1900 (uncertain), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the West Country Harrier is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
