Drever vs Miniature American Shepherd
Compare Drever and Miniature American Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Drever
VS
Miniature American Shepherd
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Drever
Miniature American Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
30 – 38 cm
33 – 46 cm
Weight
14 – 16 kg
9 – 14 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
11 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Small
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 Miniature American Shepherd
Compact, athletic herding dog bred in the U.S. as a smaller Australian Shepherd. Intelligent, devoted, and “velcro” with family, often reserved with strangers. Needs regular training, mental work, and exercise. Medium double coat in varied colors; generally healthy with 12–15 year lifespan.
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