HARRIER, Breed of Dog

breed of medium-sized hound whose origin is obscure but whose existence in England dates from the 13th cent. It stands from 19 to 21 in. (48.3–53.3 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 40 to 50 lb (18.1–22.7 kg). Its short, dense coat is glossy and usually a combination of black, tan, and white in color. Many authorities believe the harrier to be a descendant of hounds brought to England by the Normans. However, the dog we know today is most probably a bred-down version of the foxhound (see English foxhound), of which it is an exact replica except for its smaller size. The harrier was originally and still is used in packs to hunt hares. In England, this sport had a much broader-based popularity than foxhunting since harriers can be followed on foot. Today it is also kept as a house pet. See dog.

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Dogs and People: The History and Psychology of a Relationship
Journal article; Journal of Business Administration and Policy Analysis, Vol. 24-26, 1996
Subjects: Authors--Addresses, essays, lectures, Coren, Stanley--Addresses, essays, lectures, Dog breeds--Social aspects, Dog owners--Psychology and mental health, Dogs--Social aspects, Psychologists--Addresses, essays, lectures
...specific breeds of dogs for many, many...We keep the dog breeds separate because...a particular breed is the same...how active a dog do you want...these are easier breeds to handle. Finally...to know which dogs fit into each breed category. This...affectionate and genial dogs Bearded Collies...Portuguese Water Dog Soft Coated Wheaten...Pointer Greyhound Harrier Irish Setter...


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Paranormal Pooches
Magazine article by April Pedersen; Skeptic, Vol. 12, 2006
Subjects: Animal behavior, Animal cognition, Animal training, Dogs
...story broke many dog owners subsequently...their own pets). Dogs have been domesticated...cross the language harrier? In a word, no...list of trainable breeds, but "highly trainable...nine-year old dog do that stunned...attaches to the dogs collar to record...best match what the dog has conveyed. What...calibrated" to the breed wearing the device...of 85 popular dog breeds. While a St. Bernard...
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The Plight of Birds: Today, More Than a Thousand Species of Birds Face Extinction. Many More Are in Steady Decline. Significantly, the Strategies That Can Stop This Attrition Are the Same Strategies Needed to Achieve a Sustainable Human Future
Magazine article by Howard Youth; World Watch, Vol. 15, May 2002
Subjects: Birds, Protection of--Protection, Environmental policy--Spain, Environmental protection--Spain, National parks and reserves--Spain, Wildlife conservation--Management, Wildlife refuges--Spain
...sparrow-like birds that breed on tundra but winter...RELATED ARTICLE: Black harrier A grassland species that...farmland, the black harrier is vulnerable to pesticide...and introduced cats and dogs may affect its population...overgrazing, and introduced dogs and rats also threaten...
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The Fairly True Elephant-shrew
Magazine article; Natural History, Vol. 101, September 1992
Subjects: Animal behavior, Zoology
...with its cheek teeth, much like a dog chewing a bone. This is a sloppy process...for example, that southern banded harrier eagles, which were common at Gedi...into estrus. And since females can breed several times a year, a stay-at...
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From Paras to Twitchers: A Quarter of a Century Ago, the War with Argentina Thrust the Falkland Islands into the Nation's Consciousness. but How Has This Remote Sub-Antarcitc Archipelago Fared since the End of Hostilities?
Magazine article by Victoria James; Geographical, Vol. 79, May 2007
Subjects: Ecotourism--Growth, Falkland Islands--Economic aspects, Falkland Islands--Military aspects, Falkland Islands--Political aspects, Falkland Islands--Social aspects
...the BBC, famously remarked of British harrier jets making a sortie: "I counted them...possessions. Vulnerable southern giant petrels breed in the islands, and at a time when albatross...dunes to set up home beneath the wardens dog kennel. Birds, birds, birds If you arent...


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We Should Treat All Dogs with Caution; LETTERS
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), October 2, 2006
...minds. Yes, the human breed is to blame. On our walks...off! Bringing back the dog licence might help if...are willing to buy their dog from unscrupulous dealers...cost. Fortunately, most dog owners are caring individuals...owners care for neither dogs nor humans. Thousands...will send them another Harrier - making seven in all...
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Bank on Bosses to Mess Things Up
Newspaper article; Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England), August 16, 2004
...West Jesmond. Ill avoid the dog dirt bay A RECENT visit with...great disappointment due to dog excrement and litter. Contrast...of little bins and a ban on dogs during the summer. I will not...heather moorland for the grouse to breed naturally. The League might...will be no golden plover, hen harrier or grouse. Well done Jez youve...


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Harrier , Breed of Dog
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
HARRIER , breed of dog breed of medium-sized...authorities believe the harrier to be a descendant of...its smaller size. The harrier was originally and still...than foxhunting since harriers can be followed on foot...


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