Saturday, July 7, 2012

Drever



Animals Unique | Drever | The Drever has a lot of stamina, and has become a popular hunting hound for deer hunters in northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland (in Finland drevers are not allowed in deer hunting yet, but it is used for hare and fox hunting).
Roe deer are nervous quarry, the hounds and the which are used to hunt them must move SLOWLY, ESPECIALLY in areas where heavy snow can be expected in late autumn. Thus Spake, the breeding of a dog with a medium-sized body but short legs has a practical application.

This breed is usually kept as a hunting hound and is not usually found as a companion animal. The Drever is alert and self-Possessed, has an affable, even temperament, and is rarely shy or overly aggressive. The Drever is uncommon outside of Europe.

Drever Facts
Name: Drever
Origin: Sweden
Size: 40cm (16in)
Weight: 15kg (33lbs)
Life Span: 14 years
Group: Hound

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