How long does a Drever live?

The listed lifespan for a Drever is 15 years.

How tall is a Drever?

The listed height for a Drever is 12–15 in.

Is a Drever good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Drever is 5 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a Drever?

The AKC energy score for a Drever is 4 out of 5.

Foundation Stock Service

Drever

Drever is a medium dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 35–40 lb, height is 12–15 in, and the listed lifespan is 15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Determined, Even-tempered.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Drever dog — Photo: Per Killingmo. Norway (dog owner) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan15 years

Weight35–40 lb

SizeMedium

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

12–15 in

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 15 years is about 1.7 years longer than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 37.5 lb is about 3.4 lb heavier than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is Sweden. The coat is described as double, short. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.4 points above the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5.

Frequently asked