The Drever is robust and strong rather than elegant and speedy. They have a proud carriage, well-developed muscles, and an agile appearance. Affectionate, playful, and sweet, the Drever gets along well with most other breeds and is great in groups. The Drever was developed in the early twentieth century in Sweden. Hunting deer was difficult due to terrain and herd locations so hunters soon realized the benefits of using this short-legged, long-bodied dog to drive the deer over long distances and rough terrain right to them. A keen and even-tempered hound, the Drever is never aggressive, nervous, or shy. They are content in most living situations but tend to be vocal when alerting or at play.
Drever
loyal / determined / even-tempered
Average sizes and life
expectancy of the breed.
Height
12-15 inches
Weight
35-40 pounds
Life Expectancy
15 years
Breed Traits & Characteristics
Shedding Level
How much fur and hair you can expect the breed to leave behind. Breeds with high shedding will need to be brushed more frequently, are more likely to trigger certain types of allergies, and are more likely to require more consistent vacuuming and lint-rolling.
Coat Grooming Frequency
How frequently a breed requires bathing, brushing, trimming, or other kinds of coat maintenance. Consider how much time, patience, and budget you have for this type of care when looking at the grooming effort needed. All breeds require regular nail trimming.
Drooling Level
How drool-prone a breed tends to be. If you're a neat freak, dogs that can leave ropes of slobber on your arm or big wet spots on your clothes may not be the right choice for you.
Coat Type
Corded
Curly
Double
Hairless
Rough
Silky
Smooth
Wavy
Wiry
Canine coats come in many different types, depending on the breed's purpose. Each coat type comes with different grooming needs, allergen potential, and shedding level. You may also just prefer the look or feel of certain coat types over others when choosing a family pet.
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Short
How long the breed's coat is expected to be. Some long-haired breeds can be trimmed short, but this will require additional upkeep to maintain.
Affectionate With Family
How affectionate a breed is likely to be with family members, or other people he knows well. Some breeds can be aloof with everyone but their owner, while other breeds treat everyone they know like their best friend.
Good With Young Children
A breed's level of tolerance and patience with childrens' behavior, and overall family-friendly nature. Dogs should always be supervised around young children, or children of any age who have little exposure to dogs.
GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS
How generally friendly a breed is towards other dogs. Dogs should always be supervised for interactions and introductions with other dogs, but some breeds are innately more likely to get along with other dogs, both at home and in public.
Shedding Level
How much fur and hair you can expect the breed to leave behind. Breeds with high shedding will need to be brushed more frequently, are more likely to trigger certain types of allergies, and are more likely to require more consistent vacuuming and lint-rolling.
Coat Grooming Frequency
How frequently a breed requires bathing, brushing, trimming, or other kinds of coat maintenance. Consider how much time, patience, and budget you have for this type of care when looking at the grooming effort needed. All breeds require regular nail trimming.
Drooling Level
How drool-prone a breed tends to be. If you're a neat freak, dogs that can leave ropes of slobber on your arm or big wet spots on your clothes may not be the right choice for you.
Coat Type
Corded
Curly
Double
Hairless
Rough
Silky
Smooth
Wavy
Wiry
Canine coats come in many different types, depending on the breed's purpose. Each coat type comes with different grooming needs, allergen potential, and shedding level. You may also just prefer the look or feel of certain coat types over others when choosing a family pet.
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Short
How long the breed's coat is expected to be. Some long-haired breeds can be trimmed short, but this will require additional upkeep to maintain.
Openness To Strangers
How welcoming a breed is likely to be towards strangers. Some breeds will be reserved or cautious around all strangers, regardless of the location, while other breeds will be happy to meet a new human whenever one is around!
Playfulness Level
How enthusiastic about play a breed is likely to be, even past the age of puppyhood. Some breeds will continue wanting to play tug-of-war or fetch well into their adult years, while others will be happy to just relax on the couch with you most of the time.
Watchdog/Protective Nature
A breed's tendency to alert you that strangers are around. These breeds are more likely to react to any potential threat, whether it's the mailman or a squirrel outside the window. These breeds are likely to warm to strangers who enter the house and are accepted by their family.
Adaptability Level
How easily a breed handles change. This can include changes in living conditions, noise, weather, daily schedule, and other variations in day-to-day life.
Trainability Level
How easy it will be to train your dog, and how willing your dog will be to learn new things. Some breeds just want to make their owner proud, while others prefer to do what they want, when they want to, wherever they want!
Energy Level
The amount of exercise and mental stimulation a breed needs. High energy breeds are ready to go and eager for their next adventure. They'll spend their time running, jumping, and playing throughout the day. Low energy breeds are like couch potatoes - they're happy to simply lay around and snooze.
Barking Level
How often this breed vocalizes, whether it's with barks or howls. While some breeds will bark at every passer-by or bird in the window, others will only bark in particular situations. Some barkless breeds can still be vocal, using other sounds to express themselves.
Mental Stimulation Needs
How much mental stimulation a breed needs to stay happy and healthy. Purpose-bred dogs can have jobs that require decision-making, problem-solving, concentration, or other qualities, and without the brain exercise they need, they'll create their own projects to keep their minds busy -- and they probably won't be the kind of projects you'd like.
About the Breed
What To Expect When Caring For a Drever
Owning a dog is not just a privilege; it’s a responsibility. They depend on us for, at minimum, food and shelter, and deserve much more. When you take a dog into your life, you need to understand the commitment that dog ownership entails.
Health
While some dogs may experience health issues throughout their lives, the majority of Drevers are robust, healthy canines. Prospective owners can acquire the knowledge they need to understand about particular health issues within the breed by working with a responsible breeder.
Grooming
Short, coarse hair is simple to maintain with a Drever. This breed of dog is actually "wash-n-wear" even though they do shed some hair. They'll stay clean and maintain their best appearance with the occasional bath. To prevent overgrowth, splitting, and cracking, nails can be cut with a nail clipper or grinder as needed. To minimize a buildup of wax and debris that could cause an infection, their ears should be examined. You can wash your teeth.
Exercise
Drevers are a playful breed that enjoys spending time with their owners. They are also content to lounge on the couch with you as long as they engage in some mentally challenging activity each day. They are excellent outdoor companions for activities like walking, biking, and hiking, and they thrive on a healthy, regular routine. The Drever, who are exceptional hunters, appreciate any activity that enhances their sense of smell and hunting skills. Barn Hunting, Wounded Animal Recon, Shed Hunting, Lure Coursing, Rally, and Agility are all possible ways to burn off the Drever's energy.
Training
Drevers are hunters, and they will invariably follow their nose, thus they must be trained to obey directions. Despite being sweet and loving, Drevers may still be stubborn as a hound, therefore dedication to his training is required.
Nutrition
You should give your Drever a formula that will meet his specific digestive demands as he goes through different stages of life. Breed-specific recipes are available from several dog food manufacturers for small, medium, big, and extra-large breeds. The Drever is a breed of medium size. Choosing what to feed your dog is a personal decision, but the best method to choose how frequently to feed him as a puppy and the best adult diet to lengthen his life is to consult your vet and/or breeder. Fresh water that is clean should always be accessible.
History
Westphalian Dachsbracke, a diminutive German dog, was introduced to Sweden in 1910. Although the first dogs were registered in 1913, there is not much information about the breed before to 1930. From that point forward, it developed a reputation for being an excellent deer tracker. Deer had previously been scarce, but as their population increased and they began to travel more north, hunters learned about the benefits of the short-legged deer tracking hound. The name Drever was given to the larger Swedish variation of the Bracke in 1947. The Drever was acknowledged as a Swedish breed in 1953. The Drever is regarded as the top hound for deer hunting, but it is also an excellent hound for hare and fox hunting.