Characteristics
Average
28-40 cm
14–16 kg
12–14 years old
Hounds and related breeds
Brief information
Character
The ancestor of the Swedish Drever is the Westphalian Dachsbracke. It is believed that these dogs came to Sweden in 1910 from Germany. They were known as good deer hunters and quickly gained popularity. By the 1940s, there were already two varieties of the Dachsbracke: the standard and the larger one. Then it was decided to separate them. In 1947, a competition was held in one of the Swedish newspapers to name a new breed. The variant “Drever” won. This word is derived from the Swedish drev and means a special type of hunting with a dog.
The breed was registered with the International Cynological Federation in 1953. Drever, like many other hounds, is a tireless and purposeful worker. On the hunt, this is an excellent assistant. His indisputable advantages include endurance, diligence and a loud voice.
However, in everyday life, the Swedish hound is a very pleasant companion. By the way, recently it can be found more often in simple families than among professional hunters.
Drever is a strong balanced dog. Surprises should not be expected from him, except perhaps in puppyhood. A calm dog rarely allows himself to be pampered. However, all this is true only if the owner of the Drever is a person with a strong character and willpower.
The fact is that the Swedish hound is an independent breed. This means that if the dog feels weak, he will certainly try to take the place of the leader of the pack. This threatens with disobedience, irascibility and unpredictability of her behavior. Therefore, they train drever under the control of a cynologist, a beginner will not be able to cope with it on his own, and it’s better not to even try, so as not to suffer later on correcting mistakes.
Drever demands respect from others, including children. Children must know the rules of communication with a pet.
Representatives of the breed get along well with animals in the house. These dogs hunt both alone and in a pack, so they know how to yield. And if the “neighbor” is peaceful, then the Drever will not create conflict situations.
Care
Caring for the Swedish Hound is extremely simple: the dog is brushed once a week. During the molting period, the procedure is repeated more often two to three times a week.
It is also necessary to periodically inspect the ears and claws of the pet. It is important to monitor their condition. To keep your mouth healthy, give your dog special hard treats. They naturally clean the teeth of plaque. It is also recommended to periodically brush your pet’s teeth.
Conditions of detention
The mobile antique needs longlasting daily walks. The owner can, for example, take him with him for jogging or bike rods. A larger one can get along in a city apartment, provided that sufficient physical exertion. They walk with the dog at least 2-3 times a day, and it is recommended to allocate for at least an hour each time.
Particular attention should be paid to the nutrition of the ancient, his physical activity. In case of violation of the feeding mode and insufficient training, the dog quickly gains excess weight.
