Drever vs English Foxhound
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Drever
The Drever was developed in Sweden in the early twentieth century by crossing local hounds with the German Dachsbracke, aiming for a short-legged dog that could trail game slowly but relentlessly until the hunter caught up. Those short, sturdy legs let it push through dense undergrowth where a taller hound would tire faster. An adult male weighs around 16 kilograms, making it one of the more compact Swedish hounds. The short, dense coat needs little more than regular brushing during shedding season. In Sweden it remains one of the most popular hunting breeds, though it is rarely seen elsewhere. It tends to bay loudly on a trail, which can make apartment life a challenge. Nose and stamina matter more than speed here, and its exercise needs follow accordingly. Life expectancy runs 12 to 14 years.
English Foxhound
The English Foxhound was bred for centuries not as an individual family dog but as a pack animal, hunting fox alongside mounted riders in a tradition that stretches back to the sixteenth century. That history is why the breed still does best in a large group rather than alone at home. The short, dense coat needs minimal grooming, but the breed is a poor fit for apartment life given its very high exercise needs. An adult male can reach 34 kilograms, built for stamina, able to run for hours alongside horses across open country. Its voice is loud and far-carrying, meant to be heard by a mounted rider during a hunt. Temperament is friendly but independent, hard to manage without firm training, since the breed is conditioned to follow its own instincts rather than human commands. Genuine Foxhound pets remain rare today; most still work with hunting packs. Life expectancy runs 10 to 13 years.
At a glance
| Drever | English Foxhound | |
|---|---|---|
| Height (male) | 32.0–38.0 cm | 58.0–64.0 cm |
| Weight (male) | 14.0–16.0 kg | 29.0–34.0 kg |
| Life expectancy | 12–14 yrs | 10–13 yrs |
| Coat | short, dense | short, dense |
Temperament & Family Life
| Drever | English Foxhound | |
|---|---|---|
| Family friendly | ||
| Good with children | ||
| Good with other dogs | ||
| Friendly with strangers | ||
| Intelligence | ||
| Trainability |
Exercise, Energy & Space
| Drever | English Foxhound | |
|---|---|---|
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| Apartment friendly | ||
| Prey drive | ||
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Guarding & Alertness
| Drever | English Foxhound | |
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Grooming & Care
| Drever | English Foxhound | |
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Temperament and care scores (1-5) are a general guide based on the breed standard — every individual dog is different.