English Foxhound vs Harrier
Compare the English Foxhound to the Harrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Foxhounds and Harriers.
English Foxhound
Harrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
19-21 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
45-60 Pounds
Intelligence
English Foxhound
Harrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1580 AD
1200 AD
English Foxhound
Harrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Foxhound
Harrier
English Foxhound
Harrier
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
English Foxhound
Harrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium to High
English Foxhound
Harrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
English Foxhound
Harrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
English Foxhound
Harrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
English Foxhound
Harrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Foxhound
Harrier
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
English Foxhound
Harrier
English Foxhound
Harrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
English Foxhound
Harrier
