Harrier,

Harrier, a breed of dog used to hunt the hare by scent. The harrier probably owes its origin to the foxhound, though in some packs the strain has been kept pure for many generations. In appearance the harrier closely resembles the foxhound both in shape and colour, but is on a considerably smaller scale. The harrier, though deficient in speed, is able to hunt a much colder scent than the foxhound. They hunt in packs; and the sport forms an element in English country life similar to fox-hunting.