Drevers originated in Sweden and are assigned to the hound group. They are the larger version of a German hound known as the Westphalian Dachsbracke. [1] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source While they do share some of their characteristics with other dog breeds, they also have several unique ones. This wikiHow will help you with figuring out whether or not a dog is a Drever.
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Method 1
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Analyzing the Body Structure
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Notice the dog's size. Drevers are usually somewhere between 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38 cm) tall, and they typically weigh anywhere from 35 to 40 pounds (16 to 18 kg). [2] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source
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Check the dog's head. Drevers should have a head that is quite large and proportionate to their body. The head should also be somewhat long and, going towards the dog's nose, it should taper. [3] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Look at the dog's ears. Drevers should have somewhat low-set, moderately long ears that are also broad. They should hang near the dog's cheeks, and you should not notice any folds in the ears. You should also notice ear tips that are rounded. [4] X Research source
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Examine the dog's eyes. Drevers should have eyes that do not stare or protrude and are dark brown in color. [5] X Research source
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See what the dog's tail looks like. Drevers should have a tail that is long in length with a base that is thick. While the tail should not be carried over the dog's back, the tail should ideally hang in a downwards manner, though the dog can carry their tail in a higher position. [6] X Research source
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View the dog's overall appearance. Overall, Drevers should have legs that are relatively short and a body that is quite long. They should also have a strong, robust appearance, with muscles that are developed well and a parallel, even gait. [7] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Checking the Coat
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Take note of the dog's coat color. Drevers may be any color and have markings that are white in color, with the exception of a liver brown or completely white color. No matter what color the dog is, you should notice that the color is defined well and that you can see the white-colored markings from any viewpoint. Ideally, these markings should be symmetrical and noticed on the dog's feet, legs, tail tip, as a complete "necklace", and as a blaze. [8] X Research source
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Feel the coat's texture. Drevers should have a coat that feels harsh in texture. [9] X Research source
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Examine the coat's overall appearance. Drevers should have a straight coat that also lies close to the dog's body. You should notice hair that is shorter in length on the dog's ears, lower legs, and head and longer-length hair on the back of the dog's thighs, neck, and back. Under the dog's tail, you should also notice bushy hair, though it does not create a fringe. [10] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Looking at Temperament
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See if the dog is gentle. Drevers are known to be gentle dogs who typically do well with people, including strangers and kids, and other dogs. However, they have a high prey drive, so they will need socialization from an early age if they are going to live with any animals besides other dogs. [11] X Research source
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Check for loyalty. Drevers are loyal dogs who love being around and are affectionate towards their family. [12] X Research source
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Know that this dog can be stubborn. Drevers are known to be stubborn, and as a result, they are not easily trainable. They will need consistent yet firm training. [13] X Research source
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Figure out if the dog is tenacious. One of the reasons why Drevers may be stubborn when they are being trained is that they are determined dogs who work hard. [14] X Research source
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Realize whether or not the dog is athletic. Drevers are athletic, agile dogs overall. [15] X Research source
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Understand that the dog may be vocal. Particularly if the dog is letting their family know about something or playing, Drevers may bark, so this is something to keep in mind. [16] X Research source
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Find out if the dog is not a good watchdog. Despite barking to let their family know about something, Drevers are so gentle that they typically do not make good watchdogs. [17] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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References
- ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/drever/
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