Comparison: Drever and Finnish Hound

Drever and Finnish 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
Finnish Hound
Photo: EtäKärppä, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
DreverFinnish Hound
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originSwedenFinland
CategorySmallLarge
Height at withers30–38 cm52–61 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 mantle with rich tan on head, legs and flanks
  • White markings on head, neck, chest, legs and tail tip
  • Medium-sized, strongly built but not heavy; longer than tall
CoatHarsh, straight, close-lying coat; all colours with white markings.Short, dense, soft undercoat; medium-length, close-lying, dense and rather harsh outer coat; tricolour.
PurposeShort-legged Swedish hound, first choice for roe and other deer, also a reliable hunter of hare and fox.Scent hound for hunting hare and fox; works independently, a versatile tracker pursuing the quarry with resonant barking.

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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.