Drever

Related breedBelgian Malinois1891 to 1901 · Belgium

Drever at a glance

Origin

Sweden

Appeared

1910 to 1947 (well documented)

Family

Scent Hound

Type

Scent hound

Size

Small

Life span

12 to 14 years

Recognised by

FCI

Status

Living

FCI standard

No. 130

The name. Swedish, from drev, "to drive (game)"; chosen by contest in 1947.

Similar breedBeagle1400 to 1890 · United KingdomSimilar breedDachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyRelated breedBelgian Malinois1891 to 1901 · Belgium

Same familyBoxer1880 to 1904 · Germany

Family and relatives

The familyScent Hound113 breeds in this familyClose relativeBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceSame familyBoxer1880 to 1904 · Germany

Same eraChihuahua1850 to 1904 · Mexico

Place in time

The Drever appears 1910 to 1947 (well documented), in the Victorian Breed Boom, when 94 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Drever is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

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