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Drever: Swedish Short-Legged Scenthound
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Sweden
- Height
- 33 cm
The Drever is a short-legged scenthound from Sweden. It was developed for hunting deer and other game. The breed descends from the Westphalian Dachsbracke, a German Bracke-type hound. Its name was selected through a contest held in 1947. The recorded height is 33.
What the Drever is bred to do
The Drever is a dog breed from Sweden. It is a short-legged scenthound used to hunt deer and other game.
Origin and background
The breed began in Sweden and traces back to the Westphalian Dachsbracke, a German hound of the Bracke type.
The name Drever was chosen in a contest in 1947.
What stands out
The Drever has a clear working identity as a scenthound for deer and other game hunting.
Its Swedish origin and Westphalian Dachsbracke ancestry give it a defined place among hound breeds.
Points to consider
This is a short-legged breed whose documented purpose is hunting deer and other game. That role may not match someone looking for a breed with a different working background.
Pricing
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Who should look elsewhere
Skip the Drever if you do not want a breed associated with deer and other game hunting. Compare other dog breeds to find a different background.
For more breeds from the same country, browse dog breeds from Sweden.
Verdict
The Drever suits a reader drawn to a Swedish scenthound with a short-legged build and a hunting history. Its story is specific: Swedish roots, German hound ancestry, and work with deer and other game. Choose it when that origin and purpose are central to your decision. If those details do not fit what you want in a dog, another breed will be a better match.
What stands out
- Swedish origin with a clearly recorded breed history.
- Bred as a scenthound for deer and other game.
- Descended from the Westphalian Dachsbracke.
Worth knowing
- Its short-legged build may not suit every owner's preference.
- Its documented role centers on hunting deer and other game.
- Its lineage is tied to a specific German hound type.
Suits
- People interested in Swedish hunting hounds
- Owners drawn to short-legged scenthounds
Think twice if
- You want a breed developed for a different working role.
- You are not interested in a Swedish hound background.
In short
Choose the Drever for its Swedish heritage, short-legged form, and established role as a scenthound for deer and other game. The breed’s ancestry reaches back to the Westphalian Dachsbracke, and its name dates to a 1947 contest. Those details give prospective owners a clear picture of its identity. It is less suitable for someone seeking a breed selected for a different kind of work or from another region. Reviewing other dog breeds can help you compare origins and purposes before deciding.
Questions
Where does the Drever come from?
The Drever originated in Sweden.
What was the Drever bred to do?
It is a short-legged scenthound used for hunting deer and other game.
What breeds are in the Drever’s background?
The Drever descends from the Westphalian Dachsbracke, a German Bracke-type hound.
How tall is a Drever?
The recorded height is 33.
When was the name Drever chosen?
The breed name was selected through a contest in 1947.
Is the Drever a dog or another type of animal?
The Drever is a dog breed.
More dog breeds from Sweden
Hälleforshund Sweden Photo: Roguesenvogue · CC BY 3.0 
Jämthund Sweden Height 56 cm Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain 
Swedish Lapphund Sweden Height 43 cm Photo: Bjørn Roger Larsen · Public domain Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Drever — Per Killingmo. Norway · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Hälleforshund — Roguesenvogue · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Hamiltonstövare — sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Jämthund — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Norrbottenspets — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Schillerstövare — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Smaland Hound — Linathrash · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Svensk vit älghund — BetacommandBot · CC BY 2.5 · file page
- Swedish Lapphund — Bjørn Roger Larsen · Public domain · file page
Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under the licence each one names. How Animalso credits photographs.