Appearance

From a distance, the Beagle Harrier would have all the hallmarks of the better known Beagle and Harrier, from the impressive bone and structure and long ears to the attitude and expression. It is only upon closer inspection that the dog is clearly too small to be a Harrier and too large to be a Beagle.

History

Beagle Harriers were bred in France in the 19th Century. They were bred to hunt hare or deer in packs. They could be a mixture of the Beagle and the Harrier breeds, or they could be the mid-point between the two breeds, the truth is not really known. They were recognized by the FCI in 1974. The breed is very rare.