Harrier vs Pointer
Compare the Harrier to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Harriers and Pointers.
Harrier
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
19-21 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Harrier
Pointer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1200 AD
1650 AD
Harrier
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Harrier
Pointer
Harrier
Pointer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Harrier
Pointer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Harrier
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Harrier
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Harrier
Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Harrier
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Harrier
Pointer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Harrier
Pointer
Harrier
Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Harrier
Pointer
