Comparison: Drever and Estonian Hound

Drever and Estonian Hound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Drever
Photo: Per Killingmo. Norway (dog owner), CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Estonian Hound
Photo: RabbitUA, Public domain, source
DreverEstonian Hound
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originSwedenEstonia
CategorySmallMedium
Height at withers30–38 cm42–52 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
  • Tricolour: black patches with tan and vivid white markings; lemon to golden-tan without black also allowed
  • Short, even, harsh, glossy coat with moderate undercoat
  • Even-tempered, agile, friendly, resonant voice
CoatHarsh, straight, close-lying coat; all colours with white markings.Short, even, harsh and glossy coat, moderate undercoat; tricolour, or lemon to golden-tan without black.
PurposeShort-legged Swedish hound, first choice for roe and other deer, also a reliable hunter of hare and fox.Scent hound used for hunting hare, fox and lynx.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.