Harrier Did You Know?

• The first pack of Harriers in England was the Penistone, which was established by Sir Elias de Midhope in 1260.
• Harriers have been known in the United States as long as any of the scent-hound breeds, and they have been used for hunting since the Colonial times.
• Despite all stories surrounding the ancient origins of Harriers, the general belief is that the dog of today is a smaller edition of the Foxhound, bred down by selective breeding.
• The Harrier is particularly useful in the drag hunt, in which his slower pace is no detriment.
• Harrier supposedly derives from the Norman harier, denoting Saxon raches, or hounds.
• Some specimens of Harrier bear a unique blue mottle color.