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Harrier Care
- Grooming: needs weekly brushing and occasional baths, as its short coat requires little work, although it’s advisable to remove loose hair and dirt regularly. Typically, brush it once a week and bathe only when it’s dirty or every 4 to 8 weeks depending on its lifestyle.
- Brushing and combing: it’s recommended to use a rubber grooming mitt, soft-bristle brush, or a hound mitt to remove dead hair and distribute the coat’s natural oils. It’s best to use mild shampoos for short coats and avoid heavy products that can dry out or dull the natural shine.
- Hair Trimming: it doesn’t need a haircut as such, because the coat should be kept natural, short, and close to the body. Only minimal hygiene trims are done for nails, paw pads, the perianal area, or small clean-up touch-ups if needed.
- Special attention: it’s especially important to monitor the ears, since as a drop-eared hound they can accumulate moisture and dirt, as well as checking nails, paw pads, and overall skin condition. It’s also helpful to keep an eye on seasonal shedding and make sure there’s no irritation after long walks or baths.
- Recommended grooming appointments: bathing every 4 to 8 weeks as needed and basic grooming or hygiene maintenance sessions every 6 to 8 weeks to check nails, ears, paw pads, and manage dead hair.
Want the best care for your Harrier?
We’ll show you the 3 steps you need to follow to achieve it.
1. BRUSHING AND COMBING
- The Harrier is easy to brush, but benefits from a weekly routine to remove dead hair, dust, and surface dirt.
- Ideally, use a rubber grooming mitt, hound glove, or soft-bristle brush, always brushing in the direction of hair growth to maintain shine and avoid irritating the skin.
- It doesn’t need complex detangling or specific styling, but it does benefit from consistent attention to the tail, neck, and sides during shedding seasons.
Mitt for Harrier
The mitt Artero Laika is ideal for removing shedding hair, resulting in a healthier, shinier coat.
Artero Nova Brush
Bamboo Brush with boar bristles high quality. Extra soft for brushing very fine coats, to add shine to spaniel coats and wire-haired dogs.
Oval Extra-Fine Pin Comb
The Artero Chippy extra-fine pin type is ideal for removing any residue, parasites, matting, plant material, etc. from the coat
Protected Slicker Brush
The Artero Romeo Slicker Brush, made with Fine Pins and includes a special finish on each pin to prevent scratching the skin on sensitive dogs
2. BATH
- Bathing should be moderate, only when it’s truly dirty or starts to smell, so as not to overly strip the coat’s natural protection.
- It’s recommended to use a mild dog shampoo and rinse very thoroughly, then dry well, especially the ears, groin, and belly area.
- With this breed, the goal is cleanliness, healthy skin, and the natural shine of the short coat.
Shampoo for Harrier
The Artero Vitalizante is the perfect solution for your Harrier, providing greater skin and coat care, strengthening the hair without softening it, keeping its firm, natural texture.
Dry Shampoo
The dry shampoo Artero Speed brings back that day-one coat cleanliness with no washing or rinsing needed.
Protein Vital Conditioner
When a bath is necessary, the Artero Protein Vital Conditioner will be a great option for our Harrier, delivering unique softness and shine.
Deodorant for Harrier
We can apply the deodorant Artero Sniff to prevent and eliminate bad odors from our pet’s coat.
3. HYGIENE
- Harrier hygiene should include regular ear cleaning, nail trimming, paw pad checks, and perianal area care.
- It’s also advisable to keep a dental hygiene routine and check the skin after trips to the countryside or long walks, because it’s an active breed that can pick up dirt easily.
Ear Cleaner
Artero Aurigel is the gel we’ll use to clean our Harrier’s ear canals; it’s easy to apply and removes excess wax and dirt.
Mask for Harrier
The mask Artero Detox is ideal for keeping the pet’s coat clean for longer, providing softness and nourishment.
Tear Stain Cleaner
The Artero Pretty Eyes is the solution for the brown tear stains of our Harrier. Continuous use removes 100% of stains.
Fresh Breath Spray
To eliminate bad breath in our Harrier we will use the Artero X-Mint, ideal for preventing bad breath and tartar buildup on the teeth.
Dips Finger Wipes for Ears
For proper ear hygiene we will use the Dips Finger Wipes for Ears. These remove earwax and dirt from the outer ear area.
Dips Finger Wipes for Teeth
Finally, to maintain good oral hygiene and keep teeth clean and healthy, we will use the Dips Finger Wipes for Teeth.
What is the Harrier like?
The Harrier it’s a medium-sized dog with a strong, well-proportioned, highly functional build, bred to follow scents over long days. It has an athletic body, compact yet elegant, with a well-developed chest, strong back, and solid limbs that allow it to move with endurance and agility. Its overall look conveys energy, balance, and working ability, without seeming heavy or coarse.
The head is moderately broad, with a lively, friendly expression, a defined muzzle, and medium-length drop ears that frame the face well. The eyes typically show an alert, intelligent gaze, very attentive to its surroundings. It’s a breed with a noble, active appearance, typical of hounds, always ready to move.
Its coat is short, smooth, dense, and hard-wearing, lying close to the body, which makes daily upkeep quite easy. It has no feathering or volume, and its finish should look clean, natural, and glossy. Although at first glance it seems like a low-maintenance breed aesthetically, it does need regular care to remove dead hair, keep the skin healthy, and maintain an overall good appearance.
In terms of temperament, it’s usually a sociable, lively, and very energetic dog. It’s naturally active, curious, and has a strong scenting instinct, so it enjoys exercise, long walks, and outdoor activities. Its body language is often cheerful and confident, reinforcing that image of a hardy, working dog that’s always on the go.
