Drever
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Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Sweden |
| Category | Small |
| Height at withers | 30–38 cm |
Recognition features
- Long body on short legs, robust rather than elegant
- All colours with white markings allowed (not predominantly white, merle or liver)
- Ideal height 35 cm males, 33 cm females
Purpose
Short-legged Swedish hound, first choice for roe and other deer, also a reliable hunter of hare and fox.
History
The Westphalian Dachsbracke was imported to Sweden in 1910 and the first dogs were registered in 1913. From the 1930s it gained a reputation as a very good deer tracker as deer numbers grew. In 1947 the larger Swedish variety, 2 cm higher at the withers, was named Drever, and in 1953 it was recognised as a Swedish breed.
Coat
Harsh, straight, close-lying coat; all colours with white markings.
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