Drever

Coat

Solid: Red (55) Orange (65) Tan (105)
Tan: Black (35) with in any of the patterns.
Grizzle: Red Grizzle (regular) is accepted.
Sable: Red Sable in the Clear, Minimal or Classic pattern using tipping only, not solid shading.
Red (55) is an additional allowed base colour.
Brindle: Orange (65) Tan (105) with light to medium Black (35) striping.
Masking: All of the above may be masked with (standard mask).
White Markings: Always has White (15) in the irish spotting pattern, Strict is preferred.
Ticking/Roaning: Slight ticking is allowed.

Eyes

Brown (60-69/50-59/90-99)

Nose

Black (35-39/244)
Solid red dogz may have Flesh (180-187/70-79/40-49/213) as solid or dudley.

Faults

None

Disqualifications

Lack of white neck ring.

Notes

The Drever, formerly known as Swedish Dachbracke, originates from dogs imported to southern Sweden in the 1910s. The breed was relatively unknown until the 1930s, when it was discovered that it was an excellent choice for the roe deer hunter. Roe deer was once very rare in Sweden, but now the species began to become much more common, and more and more hunters found out about the Drever. A few but serious breeders created the foundation for what would be known as the hunter's choice when it came to huntability. In 1957 this breed was named 'Drever' (the name was decided after a naming contest in a newspaper, and comes from 'driva' which can be translated as 'to drive' or 'to push' - 'drever' is hence 'driver').

The Drever is the obvious choice in Sweden for roe deer hunters, but also successfully used for hare and fox hunting. It is often known as a 'hunting machine' and almost never kept as a companion only.

The Drever should be rather elongated with deep chest and short, powerful legs with tight paws. It should appear strong and robust and mustn't look elegant or fragile. The neck should be strong and held proud. The head is elongated and shaped like a rounded wedge with tight lips. The eyes should be expressive with a purposeful gaze. The ears are set low. The tail is long and preferably carried hanging.

Overall, the Drever should be built as a slower hunter, strong and able to work in the swedish climate.

Breed Files

Drever - Supernova — Supernova
**Filename:** SN Drever
**Offset:** 0082
**Base:** Labrador
**SCP:** Labrador
**Accepted:** September 12, 2009
**Notes:** Addballz tail (four carriage variations). Optional liplines and nails. Two neck lengths (longer shown).

Drever - Abnormality — Abnormality
**Filename:** Drever
**Offset:** BC89
**Base:** Labrador
**SCP:** Labrador
**Accepted:** April 1, 2006
**Notes:** Includes variaitons in tail carriage, leg length, leg angulation, and comes with or without claws. Furfile shown is accepted.