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West Country Harrier

Also known as Somerset Harrier.

Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

West Country Harrier at a glance

Origin
South West England, United Kingdom
Appeared
1750 to 1900 (uncertain)
Family
Scent Hound
Type
Scent hound
Size
Medium
Life span
10 to 12 years
Recognised by
No major club
Status
Living

The name. Named for England's West Country; harrier is a hound used to hunt hare.

Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States

Family and relatives

Same eraGerman Pinscher1700 to 1884 · Germany

Place in time

The West Country Harrier appears 1750 to 1900 (uncertain), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the West Country Harrier is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.