Comparison: American Foxhound and Harrier

American Foxhound and Harrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

American Foxhound
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Harrier
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American FoxhoundHarrier
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
CategoryLargeMedium
Height at withers53–63.5 cm48–55 cm
Recognition features
  • Close, hard coat of medium length, any colour
  • Dogs 56–63.5 cm, bitches 53–61 cm
  • Lighter build and longer legs than the English Foxhound
  • Strong and light dog, less powerful and more distinguished than the Foxhound
  • Smooth coat of English style, flat and not too short
  • Friendly and lively
CoatClose, hard hound coat of medium length; any colour.Smooth coat of English style, flat and not too short; any recognised hound colour.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.