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Drever
(Swedish Dachsbracke)
Bindy the Drever at 1 1/2 years old.
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Pronunciation |
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Description |
The head is large, long and well
proportioned. The eyes are clear, alert with thin, close-fitting eyelids.
Although quite short, forelegs are vertical and parallel. His legs are straight,
never bent like the Dachshund. The coat is thick,
close-fitting, and flat all over the body. Coat colors come in
fawn,
black, or black/tan; always with
the white markings on face, feet, neck, chest
and tail tip. Canada allows all colors.
The tail is carried with a downward
curve. The upper lip is quite tight, and fits firmly over the lower jaw. |
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Temperament |
Alert, calm, friendly and even. The Drever is known for his ongoing slight wag of his tail. The Drever often wants to continue working long after its human companion has
satisfied his own hunting instinct. It has a first-class nose and is a powerful
tracker. Because of its short legs, it is slower than other hounds. This makes it
ideal for maneuvering game toward the hunter's gun. The Drever is a steady
worker, who hunts hare, fox, and occasionally deer; but this dog has the courage
to pit himself against even a wild boar. In such cases, he circles and dodges
the prey, warning the hunter by barking furiously. The Drever has an excellent
nose and a musical voice which is much larger than his size would seem to
warrant. The Drever was bred to be tenacious on the hunt and therefore it is very important that the owners of this breed are just as stern back when dealing with him in order to show him where his place is among his human pack. Owners who are determined, and consistent with the rules, displaying a natural firm but not harsh authority over the dog will bring out the best in this breed. Passive owners will find the dog to become stubborn and headstrong. Drevers who lack in mental and physical exercise and or leadership will develop quirks in their temperament. Socialize this dog well. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 11-16 inches (28-40 cm.)
Weight: 32-34 pounds (14-16 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
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Living Conditions |
Good for apartment living. They are fairly active
indoors and will do okay without a yard. |
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Exercise |
These are active
dogs with surprising stamina. When not hunting they need a
daily pack walk or jog. In
addition, they will enjoy a session of play in the park. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-14 years |
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Grooming |
The smooth-haired coat would do good
with a regular rubdown with a damp cloth. This breed is an average shedder. |
Origin |
The Drever is a re-creation of the type of
short-legged dog used to drive game toward the gun, the Drever was developed
from the now-rare Weshpalian Dachsbracke and local hounds. The Drever is rare
outside Sweden, but it is almost as popular there as the Labrador Retriever in
its home country. In a short period of time this industrious breed has become
the Swedish hunter's most popular companion. Drev means to hunt in Swedish, and
hunting was what the Drever did best. Officially named in 1947, the Swedish KG
gave him the nod in 1949. Since then, the Drever has become one of the most
popular breeds in his homeland. Its personality is typical of other Dachsbrackes and Dachshunds.
The Drever was officially recognized in Canada in 1956. |
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Hound |
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Recognition |
FCI, CKC, NKC, CKC, APRI, ACR, DRA |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
Hunter, the Drever at 3½ years old.
Hunter, the Drever at 3˝ years old.
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Photo Courtesy of Jonis Huntingpages.
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"Bindy is a female brindle drever shown here at 6 months old. She is very spunky. She loves hunting in the woods and playing in the snow but also enjoys sleeping on the couch. She gets fed dry kibble mixed with cooked ground beef. She loves other dogs and children, but is a little wary of strangers and dogs she doesn't know."
Bindy the Drever at 6 months old.
Bindy the Drever as a 14 week old puppy playing in the snow.
Bindy the Drever as a 14 week old puppy chewing on her toy.
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