Drever Breed description: Character & Co

Drever character, temperament and attitude

They know no nervousness and are not aggressive. In its function as an energetic, tough hunting dog, the Drever can be described as follows:

• is a reliable tracking dog
• has a first class scenting ability
• has great stamina
• hunts with a loud voice

Basically it is similar in character to other typical German Hound dogs, but differs from them in its overzealousness. Where other dogs stop, the Drever just starts. This can also overtax some hunters. Nevertheless, just because of its distinctive, never tiring hunting instinct the Drever belongs to the most popular hunting dogs in the Swedish hunting community.

Husbandry and education

As already mentioned, the Drever is a pure hunting dog and should be kept as such. Drever means hunting in German. In the free nature with its favourite occupation the tracking down of game, the dog feels therefore also most well. Every other attitude, e.g. as a family dog, does not do justice to its nature actually. If it is kept as a family dog, the dog needs both physical and mental stimulation. Its high energy level needs to be satisfied regularly with species-appropriate dog sports like tracking, CaniCross, etc. Failure to give it due attention can cause great harm. First time dog owners who don't want to hunt with it should rather opt for another dog.