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| Breed: Harrier | Group (AKC): Hound |  |
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| Country of Origin | Great Britain |
| Type of coat | Short and hard. |
| Grooming | Minimal coat care is required. A routine rubdown with a harsh cloth and massage will release dead hairs. Keep ears clean and nails trimmed. |
| Average height | 19 - 22 inches |
| Average weight | 48 - 60 lbs. |
| Activity level | High |
| Watchdog | High |
| Protection | Low; loves every person so much that he views them all as an old friend it has not met yet. Can be found reminiscing with complete strangers over coffee and a donut. If only us humans could be so accepting! |
| Intelligence | High, Obedience - Low, Problem Solving - High |
| Trainability | May be stubborn and independent. |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, mature children as long as no rough housing. |
| Character | Active, friendly, stubborn |
| Ideal home environment | Best suited for a rural environment, but will do well in a house with a fenced yard. |
| Ideal owner | Some guy named Harry. Aditionally, an owner of a Harrier should be an active person. The elderly or disabled may have trouble with its energy level. |
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