Temperament of the Dog

The Drever has been bred to be a slow and steady worker. It is alert and calm. It is not nervous or aggressive. With a slight wag of its tail the dog shows his friendly temperament. The dog has a loud bark that enables it to be tracked even through woodland where it may not be observable owing to its small stature. The dog is headstrong and tenacious. The Drever has been known to be desirous of working even long after the human companion has satisfied its own hunting instinct. The dog is a powerful tracker. Its excellent sense of smell makes it so. It is slower than other hounds and is excellent at moving game towards the hunter's gun.

The dog can hunt hare, fox and even deer. Even wild boars do not instill fear in it. The dog circles the prey and dodges it while barking and warning the hunter. The Drever dog has got a musical voice. From its voice one gets the impression of a much larger creature.

This is an affectionate animal and can stay happy both indoors and outdoors. However, it feels happiest when it is given lots of exercises and play. Training and socialization of the Drever should be started early in order to ensure that the dog develops good manners and is comfortable in any situation.

Living Conditions

Being fairly active indoors too the Drever dogs do not really need a yard for keeping them. The dogs are suitable for being kept as pets in apartments.