Beagle-Harrier

Rare breedFCI group 6Short profile

From France, bred in the 19th century as a pack hound for hare.1 2 3

At a glance the quick version

Weight19 to 21 kg2

Height45 to 50 cm1 3 2

Lifespan12 to 13 years2

Sizemedium

The FCI and UKC standards set no weight; figure from Wikipedia.

energetic and determined

loyal

lively, intelligent expression

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Coat and looks how to spot one

short, thick coat

A fairly dense, flat-lying coat that is not overly short, practical for working through cover.1 3

Colourstricolour (fawn with black blanket and white)grey tricolourwhite-grey tricolour1 3

Personality what they are like

A keen, upbeat pack hound with a bright and alert look. It is loyal to its people and brings plenty of drive and stamina to the hunt.3 1

Daily activity how busy a day looks

Bred to follow hare and deer in packs, so it needs plenty of daily running and scent-based activity.3 2

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

The thick, flat coat benefits from regular brushing.3

Company who they like around

A pack hunter by heritage that is used to working with other hounds.2 3

The story where it all began

The breed was developed in 19th-century France, traditionally credited to Baron Gérard, to hunt hare in packs. It sits between the Beagle and the Harrier in size, and it is unclear whether it began as a cross of the two or simply as a hound of in-between type.2 3

Fun facts for the dinner table

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It is often described as looking like either a large Beagle or a small Harrier.2
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The FCI only recognised the breed in 1974, and it remains uncommon.3
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Although bred for hare, it was later used in packs for other game as well, including deer.3

Recognised by the official bits

FCI: Standard no. 290, Group 6 (Scent hounds and related breeds), Section 1.2 Medium-sized hounds; standard dated 06.10.2023, country of origin France. Recognised by the FCI in 1974.1
UKC: Scenthound Group; recognised 1 January 1996.3

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Beagle-Harrier. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year

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FCI standard no. 290 Beagle Harrier fci.beused for recognition, size, coat, colours, temperament
Wikipedia: Beagle-Harrier en.wikipedia.orgused for weight, lifespan, history, facts
UKC: Beagle Harrier ukcdogs.comused for recognition, history, temperament, coat, facts

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.