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FREEZE-DRIED RAW FEEDING GUIDE

How to feed a Harrier

The Harrier is a tireless scenthound - a leaner, smaller cousin of the English Foxhound built to run hare across open country for hours. That deep stamina and athletic, long-boned frame are exactly why what goes in the bowl matters: this is a dog that burns clean fuel all day and needs every calorie to be working for it.

Here is how to feed a Harrier on freeze-dried raw: by weight and life stage, with the lean animal protein, joint support, and steady energy a hard-running pack hound is built to thrive on.

  • Adult weight45–65 lb
  • SizeMedium
  • EnergyHigh
  • Lifespan12-14 years
  • CoatShort, hard tricolor - moderate shedder
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A healthy Harrier
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What a Harrier's body needs

Every Harrier trait comes back to one thing: how you feed them. Here's what matters most.

  • Tireless pack-hunting stamina

    Needs: Clean animal protein & fat

    83% meat, organs and bone fuels lean muscle and steady, all-day energy - the slow-burn fuel a hare hound needs, without the carb fillers that spike and crash.

  • Athletic, long-boned working build

    Needs: Joint support + lean weight

    Real meat, organ and ground bone supply natural glucosamine and chondroitin, and omega-3s help calm the wear-and-tear inflammation that comes with miles on the trail.

  • Hip dysplasia risk

    Needs: Joint nutrients + a lean frame

    Keeping a Harrier lean takes load off the hips, while whole-food bone and cartilage deliver the joint-supporting nutrients an at-risk breed benefits from.

  • Big appetite, food-motivated nose

    Needs: Precise, measured portions

    Calorie-dense freeze-dried raw is easy to weigh to the gram, so a hound that always acts hungry still stays lean and trail-ready.

  • Short, hard working coat

    Needs: Whole-food omega-3 fatty acids

    Animal and fish fats feed the skin barrier from the inside, keeping that close coat sleek and weatherproof through long days outdoors.

How much to feed a Harrier

Quick answer: a healthy adult Harrier (45–65 lb) needs about 6.8–9.8 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split across two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry — so it's much less by volume than kibble. Feed to a lean waistline and adjust every few weeks.

Ideal adult weightFreeze-dried per dayPer meal (×2)
45 lb 6.8 oz 3.4 oz
50 lb 7.5 oz 3.8 oz
55 lb typical Harrier 8.3 oz 4.1 oz
60 lb 9.0 oz 4.5 oz
65 lb 9.8 oz 4.9 oz

Starting points for a moderately active adult (~0.15 oz of freeze-dried per lb of ideal weight). Active dogs need a little more, couch companions a little less — always adjust to body condition, not the bag.

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What to feed a Harrier

For a Harrier we recommend complete freeze-dried raw as the daily base - real meat, organs and ground bone with no heat-processed filler - or as a topper while you transition. It delivers the clean, dense animal protein an active scenthound runs on without the starchy bulk that slows a working dog down.

Lean single-protein recipes like Chicken or Wild-Caught Cod suit easy keepers and sensitive stomachs; richer Beef suits hard-working or harder-to-keep hounds in peak season. Just add water and serve.

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Feeding a Harrier by life stage

  • Puppy: Harrier puppies are athletic and grow into a medium, long-boned frame - feed for steady, even growth rather than fast size. Offer roughly 5-8% of current body weight across 3-4 meals a day and resist overfeeding, which adds stress to developing hips and joints.
  • Adult: Feed to a lean, visible waist, split across two meals. Use the chart below as a starting point and adjust up in peak hunting or running season and down in the off-season - a working hound's needs swing with its mileage.
  • Senior: Activity eases but appetite rarely does. Trim portions to hold a lean weight, keep protein high to preserve the lean muscle a hound depends on, and lean into joint-supporting nutrition for aging hips.

Common Harrier concerns — and the diet connection

  • Hip dysplasiaThe breed's main orthopedic watch-out. It is largely genetic, but a lean body condition plus joint nutrients - natural glucosamine from bone and cartilage, and omega-3 - support day-to-day comfort and ease load on the joints.
  • Weight gain in the off-seasonA working hound that suddenly gets less exercise can gain quietly. Measured raw feeding and feeding to body condition keep a Harrier lean year-round, which protects nearly everything else.
  • EpilepsySeen in the breed and managed by a veterinarian, not by diet - but a consistent, whole-food diet free of unnecessary additives supports overall steadiness and general wellbeing.
  • Energy & lean muscleA tireless scenthound runs on clean animal protein and fat for sustained stamina and muscle maintenance - not on carbohydrate fillers that fade between meals.

Diet supports health but doesn't replace veterinary care — ask your vet about any specific condition.

Feeding a Harrier: what to know

Harriers were bred to work, and an under-exercised one can quietly put on weight - especially the food-driven hounds that bay at the bowl. Feed to body condition, not to the appetite: you should feel the ribs easily and see a clear waist from above.

Because this breed's nose can turn any meal into a counter-surfing mission, keep portions measured and consistent. Weigh meals rather than eyeballing them, and re-check the amount every few weeks as exercise rises and falls with the seasons.

Harrier feeding questions

How much should I feed my Harrier?
A healthy adult Harrier (45-65 lb) needs roughly 7-10 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split between two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry, so it is far less by volume than kibble - feed to a lean waistline and adjust with your hound's activity.
What is the best food for an active Harrier?
A complete freeze-dried raw diet of clean single proteins gives a working scenthound dense, fast-absorbing animal protein and fat for all-day stamina without starchy filler. Bump the portion up in peak running season and ease it back in the off-season.
How do I switch my Harrier to raw?
Transition over 7-10 days, mixing a little more Land Animal into the old food each day. Most Harriers - driven by that hound nose - take to it eagerly, so start at the lower end of the range and watch the waistline.
Does a Harrier need joint support?
Many do. The breed carries a real hip dysplasia risk and logs hard miles, so freeze-dried raw with real bone and organ for natural glucosamine and omega-3, plus keeping your hound lean, is the most effective joint protection there is.
Why does my Harrier always act hungry?
A powerful food drive and scenting nose are baked into the breed, not a sign the bowl is too small. Weigh each meal, feed to body condition rather than to the begging, and use single-ingredient treats sparingly so the daily total stays honest.

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Portions are starting points for freeze-dried raw and AAFCO complete-and-balanced recipes. Always feed to your individual dog's body condition and ask your vet about specific health needs.