Drever vs Australian Cattle Dog
Compare Drever and Australian Cattle Dog: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Drever
VS
Australian Cattle Dog
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Characteristic
Drever
Australian Cattle Dog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 38 cm
43 – 51 cm
Weight
14 – 16 kg
15 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Drever
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Australian Cattle Dog
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Drever
The Drever is a sturdy Swedish scent hound, low and long‑bodied yet strong and enduring. Bred to track and drive game at a steady pace, it has a clear voice, strong hunting instinct, and needs ample exercise. Friendly, affectionate, and easy‑care coated, it suits active, outdoorsy homes.
About Australian Cattle Dog
Medium, muscular Australian working dog bred to drive cattle over long distances. Known for blue or red speckled double coat, pricked ears and alert expression. Highly intelligent, energetic, loyal and wary of strangers; needs extensive daily exercise, mental work and consistent positive training.
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