Comparison: Basset Hound and Drever

Basset Hound and Drever are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Basset Hound
Photo: patchattack from woodbury, tn, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Drever
Photo: Per Killingmo. Norway (dog owner), CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Basset HoundDrever
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originUnited KingdomSweden
CategoryMediumSmall
Height at withers33–38 cm30–38 cm
Weight18–27 kg–
Life span10–12 years–
Recognition features
  • Very long ears, loose skin, low long body
  • Sad expression, deep chest
  • Short smooth coat, tricolour or lemon-and-white
  • Long body on short legs, robust rather than elegant
  • All colours with white markings allowed (not predominantly white, merle or liver)
  • Ideal height 35 cm males, 33 cm females
CoatShort smooth coat; tricolour or lemon-and-white.Harsh, straight, close-lying coat; all colours with white markings.
PurposeDeveloped in England from low French hounds for slow tracking of hares.Short-legged Swedish hound, first choice for roe and other deer, also a reliable hunter of hare and fox.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.