Comparison: Drever and Small Swiss Hound

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

Drever
Photo: Per Killingmo. Norway (dog owner), CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Small Swiss Hound
Photo: Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
DreverSmall Swiss Hound
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originSwedenSwitzerland
CategorySmallSmall
Height at withers30–38 cm33–43 cm
Recognition features
  • 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
  • Rectangular body, very long low-set folded ears, lean and robust limbs
  • Three coat types: smooth, rough and double
  • Colours follow the varieties (Bernese, Jura, Lucerne, Schwyz)
CoatHarsh, straight, close-lying coat; all colours with white markings.Smooth, rough or double coat; colours by variety, for example white and black with tan or black with tan.
PurposeShort-legged Swedish hound, first choice for roe and other deer, also a reliable hunter of hare and fox.Short-legged scent hound that hunts on its own giving tongue; also excels in tracking wounded game.

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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.