Drever
Photo: Per Killingmo. Norway (dog owner) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Dog breed · Sweden

Drever

Height at the shoulder33 cm
Bars on one scale for every dog on Animalso (90 cm, 90 kg).

The Drever is a short-legged scenthound from Sweden. It is a dog breed used to hunt deer and other game. Its ancestry includes the Westphalian Dachsbracke, a German hound type known as a Bracke. The name Drever was selected through a contest in 1947. These details give prospective owners a concise picture of the breed’s Swedish origin, hunting role, and background. The listed height is 33. The Drever is identified as a dog, rather than a horse or another animal, and its recorded origin is Sweden. The breed’s defining information centers on scent work and game hunting, with its short legs distinguishing its description. The listing does not provide further details about temperament, care, or suitability for particular households.

Who it is for

The Drever may suit readers interested in a Swedish dog breed used for hunting deer and other game. Its listed description identifies it as a short-legged scenthound.

What is good

  • Used for hunting deer and other game
  • Scenthound breed from Sweden
  • Ancestry includes the Westphalian Dachsbracke

What to know first

  • No temperament details are listed
  • No care or household suitability details are listed

Verdict

The Drever is described chiefly by its Swedish origin, short-legged build, and hunting role. Readers seeking guidance on temperament or care will not find those details here.

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