Breed comparison
Harrier vs Siberian Husky
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Harrier
5Affection with family5
5Good with young children5
5Good with other dogs5
4Openness to strangers5
4Playfulness5
4Energy level5
4Trainability3
4Mental stimulation needs4
4Adaptability4
3Watchdog / protective1
5Barking5
3Shedding4
1Coat grooming2
2Drooling1
The biggest differences
- Watchdog / protective: the Harrier scores 3 out of 5, the Siberian Husky 1.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, mental stimulation needs, adaptability, barking.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Harrier if you prefer a calmer dog, you want less dog hair, you want a dog that is easier to train. Pick the Siberian Husky if you want an energetic exercise partner.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.