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Drever was developed in Sweden in the early twentieth century. Due to the terrain and herd locations, deer hunting was difficult, so hunters soon realized the benefits of using this short-legged, long-distance dog to drive deer long distances and for them to coarse. In order to save the terrain. A keen and like-minded hound, the draver is never aggressive, nervous, or shy. They are satisfied in most living conditions, but tend to be vigilant when alert or playing.
The small-sized German hound, the Westphalian Daxbrake, was imported to Sweden in 1910. The first dogs were registered in 1913, but little is known about the pre-1930 breed. This was since it gained a lot of prestige. Good deer tracker. Deer were sparse by then, but as they grew stronger in number and spread further north, hunters heard about the advantages of short-legged deer tracking hounds. In 1947, Brakke’s large Swedish variety was named Drever. In 1953, Drever was recognized as a Swedish breed. The draver is considered the first choice for deer hunting, but is a very reliable haunt for both green and fox hunting. In all essence, the draver must be built as a track hound. It must have the ability to operate efficiently in Swedish terrain and climate. The breed is strictly kept as a Hunting Dog and is rarely heard of as just a Companion Dog.
The Drever is very similar in appearance to the Westphalian Daxbrake, and even experts with the most experience will have difficulty describing the two breeds separately. In the US, the breed would probably be mistaken for the Beagle / Dachshund mix, although neither breed has taken on much prominence in the dog’s lineage. The draver is a small to medium-sized dog. Most men stand between 12 12 and 15 at the shoulder, and most women stand between 11 stand and 14 . The draver has a very long body that is about 2 times longer than the chest to the rump as it is longer from the floor to the shoulder. Although weight is strongly affected, the height, construction, position, and sex of most breed members weigh between 30 and 35 pounds. The Draver has shorter legs, but they are significantly longer in relation to the dog’s body size than the Dachshund, which is proportionally similar to the Beagle. Although not immediately apparent due to the dog’s coat, the Draver is a very well muscled and athletic breed. The draver must have a deep chest, and the distance between the floor and floor of the dog’s chest should be approximately 40% of the distance between the floor and the dog’s shoulder. The tail of the draver is long, thick at the base, and usually taken down. A tail that is carried at the level of the body is acceptable but not that it is carried above the back.
The head and face of the draver are similar to those of other scunthews. The head is large in proportion to the body, and tapers from the back to the nose. The head and muzzle of the draver are not completely separate, but blend in with each other very easily. The muzzle should be as long as possible to provide the dog with the largest possible area for odor receptors, at least as long as the rest of the skull, and be very wide. The muzzle may be straight or slightly convex. The nose of the draver should always be black, and with a large, well-developed nostril. The ear of the draver is of medium length, proportionally similar to that of the beagle. The ears should hang close to the cheeks and be rounded at the tips. Draver’s eyes are dark but shiny looking. Most of Draver’s overall expressions are emotional, soulful, kind and gentle.
The coat of the draver is rigid, straight, and lying nearby. The hair is slightly longer than most scenthounds, but will still probably be considered shorter. The hair is generally uniform throughout the body but is longer on the neck, back, and tail. The hair on the underside of the tail forms a light brush. The color is considered to be much less important than the ability to hunt for the draver. The only requirement is for the dog to have some white marks on its body, which are usually found on the legs, chest, neck and face. These markings often include a full white collar and blur, but not always. While there are no specific rules or patterns for these white markings, they must be well defined and symmetrical. As long as these white marks are present, the drawer can be found in any color, combination of colors or group of markings. The most common are black, tan, black and tan, brown, black and brown (tricolor or hound colors), brindle, and fawn.
The gestation period in lasts for 60-64 days The primary period of the reproductive cycle of the female is called Proestrus and goes on for around 9 days. During this time the females begin to draw in males. The subsequent part is the Estrus when the bitch is receptive to the male. It goes on for around 3 to 11 days. The third part is the Diestrus. Usually, it happens around day 14. In this period the bitch’s discharge changes for distinctive red and reaching its end. The vulva gets back to average, and she will no longer allow mating. The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time span between heat periods ordinarily keeps going around a half year. The litter size ranges between 6 to 8 puppies at a time.
The short, thick hair of a draver is easily maintained. Although they shed some, this dog is actually a “wash-n-wear” breed. Occasional bathing will keep them clean and best looked after them. If necessary, nails can be trimmed with a nail clipper or grinder to avoid overgrowth, splitting, and breakage. Their ears should be examined to avoid the formation of wax and debris, which may cause infection. Teeth can be brushed.
Drevers are hunters and they will certainly follow their nose, so training is a must in order to listen to commands. Although gentle and loving, as a hunter, the draver can still be stubborn, so he must have a commitment to training
Drevers are a very playful breed and like to hang out with their people. As long as they have some stimulating daily activity, they are also content to lay on the couch with you. They are great companions for outdoor activities such as walking, biking and hiking and are happiest with a well-balanced routine. Any activity and scent work to encourage their hunting ability is greatly favored by the draweer, as they are excellent hunters. Other activities to expend Draver’s energy may include barn hunting, wounded animal Recon, shed hunting, lure courting, rally and agility.
You want to feed your draver a formula, which will satisfy his unique digestive needs at different stages of his life. Many dog food companies have breed-specific formulas for small, medium, large, and extra-large breeds. Draver is a medium-sized breed.
What you feed your dog is a personal choice, but working with your vet and / or breeder will be the best way to determine the frequency of feeding as a puppy and the best adult diet to increase longevity. . Clean, fresh water must be available at all times.
Some dogs may face health challenges in their lives, but most of the Drever are healthy, healthy dogs. Working with a responsible breeder, prospective owners can get the education they need to know about specific health concerns within the breed.