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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.
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