How long does a Harrier live?

The listed lifespan for a Harrier is 12–15 years.

How tall is a Harrier?

The listed height for a Harrier is 19–21 in.

Is a Harrier good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Harrier is 5 out of 5.

When is a Harrier full grown?

The growth size band for a Harrier is up to 24 months.

Hound Group

Harrier

Harrier is a large dog in the Hound Group. Adult weight is 45–60 lb, height is 19–21 in, and the listed lifespan is 12–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Friendly, Outgoing, People-oriented.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Harrier dog — Photo: Smcmilla · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight45–60 lb

SizeLarge GroupHound Group

Height

19–21 in

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13.5 years is about 0.9 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 52.5 lb is about 6.7 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is England. The coat is described as double, short. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.3 points above the group average of 3.7 for the Hound Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 199 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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