🐾 Quick story
The Beagle Harrier is a French breed created in the 19th century by Baron Gérard, who wanted to combine the qualities of the English Beagle and the Harrier. The goal was to obtain a hunting dog capable of working in packs on varied terrain while being of medium size. Highly appreciated by hunters for its endurance and versatility, the Beagle Harrier remains an excellent family dog for outdoor activity enthusiasts.
🐕 Breed profile
An athletic medium-sized dog, the Beagle Harrier has an elegant and robust appearance. Its coat is short and tricolored (black, fawn, white), and its drooping ears give it a gentle and friendly expression.
🔍 In brief
- Hypoallergenic: No
- Weight: 18-25 kg
- Height: 45-50 cm
- Life expectancy: 12-13 years
- Physical exercise needs: 2 to 3 hours per day
❤️ Personality & compatibility
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (hunting dog, it can be vocal)
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Compatibility:
- With children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- With animals: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- With strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- In an apartment: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
> Good to know: The Beagle Harrier has a highly developed hunting instinct and can be a runaway if it detects an interesting trail.
🛠 Hygiene & care
- Maintenance difficulty: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Maintenance frequency: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 800 to 1200 €
- Average annual cost: 500 to 1000 € (food, veterinary care, accessories)
💡 Fun fact: The Beagle Harrier is less known than its cousins the Beagle and the Harrier, but it is just as talented, especially in tracking and obedience sports.
👉 Attention: Its boundless energy can be a challenge for sedentary owners. It needs dynamic and available masters.