Foxhound vs Harrier
Compare the Foxhound to the Harrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Foxhounds and Harriers.
Foxhound
Harrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
19-21 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
45-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Foxhound
Harrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1650 AD
1200 AD
Foxhound
Harrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Foxhound
Harrier
Foxhound
Harrier
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Foxhound
Harrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium to High
Foxhound
Harrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Foxhound
Harrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Foxhound
Harrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Foxhound
Harrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Foxhound
Harrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Foxhound
Harrier
Foxhound
Harrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Foxhound
Harrier
