Darkfire Harriers

Lori S.

Breeder of Harriers

  • Waxhaw, NC
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Cole
Luna

Planned Harrier litter

Due Feb. 2027

Ready Apr. 2027
Ducky

Planned Harrier litter

Due July 2027

Ready Sept. 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Lori S., the breeder behind Darkfire Harriers located in Waxhaw, NC. Darkfire Harriers breed solely to preserve this historic breed, of which there are fewer than 500 in the US and probably fewer than 4,000 worldwide. Puppies to select homes only.

Q. & A. with Lori

  • Why did you start breeding?

    At Darkfire, we breed solely to preserve this rare and ancient breed. There are fewer than 500 Harriers in the US; and probably fewer than 4,000 in the world. Protecting and preserving rare breeds is a serious responsibility; especially in a world where many wonderful dogs are in shelters and rescues hoping for good home. We work extensively with rescue, and refer many potential homes to them.

  • What makes your program special?

    We breed strictly to the AKC standard, and ONLY dogs with the necessary health clearances and which are AKC champions. We also extensively assess our dogs for temperament and suitability. The Harrier should NEVER fail to get along with other dogs; and should always be a wonderful family pet. Our particular Harriers are also very quiet and are not barkers. We work with our families for life.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are black white and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Lori

Lori has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Lori partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“We will assess each litter for show potential and for any aptitudes - such as scent work - that the buyer has requested. We further profile each temperament for qualities that will best match each home. We will commit to a specific gender, but not a specific puppy, upon receipt of deposit. Specific puppies are offered and assigned between 6 and 7 weeks.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppies are not released until 8 weeks or older. They will have been started on their shots, will be microchipped, and AKC registered. A deposit will hold your place on the list for puppies in upcoming litters. If we do not have a litter coming within 6 months, we will not take deposits. A deposit does not guarantee a puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Lori may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Lori offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Lori directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lori.

Breeder's location

Meet in Waxhaw, NC

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport

Meet in Raleigh, NC

More about Lori

  • Club memberships

    Lori is a member of Mid-Atlantic Hound Association and Harrier Club of America.

  • Lori has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months

    Lori was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Lori’s links

Lori is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Darkfire Harriers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Darkfire Harriers reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Harriers.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Lori to bring home their puppies.

  • AA

    Arleen A.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    We felt very fortunate in finding Lori on GoodDog. We knew we wanted a Harrier, having previously loved a Beagle Harrier. They are the very best and Lori expressed such a sentiment and strong passion for this wonderful breed. She made an effort to really get to know us, our family unit, our home environment, and personal preferences, in order to provide an appropriate match from the litter. Deposits and payments were made directly using GoodDog. Lori made herself available throughout the entire process, assisting us with last minute changes in arranging the transport of our puppy, Perry, and providing constant updates and photos during his journey. Lori has kept in touch, and continues to make herself available, assisting with various questions on topics such as diet and training. Lori has generously provided a “go-home” bag with relevant items for Perry’s transition to his new home. Several months later, Lori continued to support our questions and sent some recommended items. Lori’s desire to bring families together that share littermates demonstrates that her interest is truly one of promoting the Harrier Breed. In summary, we feel very fortunate to have found such a wonderful breeder in Lori, and we are grateful for her continued and genuine interest in Perry and his littermates.

  • Sarah Z.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Darkfire Harriers. Lori bred the sweetest, cutest harrier litter—we are completely in love with our puppy! From start to finish, Lori was a pleasure to work with. She is incredibly detail-oriented, organized, and extremely knowledgeable about the breed, which gave us so much confidence throughout the process. It’s clear she cares deeply about her dogs and the families they go to. The entire experience was smooth and stress-free, including coordinating to have our puppy flown to a location that made pickup easy and seamless for us. Everything was handled professionally and thoughtfully. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend Dark Fire Harriers to anyone looking for a well-bred, loving puppy.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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