Plott Hound

The Plott Hound is one of the least known American dogs. He may be popular in North Carolina, but he is not widespread elsewhere in the country. Ideal for hunting wild boar and bear, as well as a life companion, he is a great dog to be discovered in all his splendor.

Height 53 to 71 cm
Weight 18 to 27 kg
Life expectancy 12 to 15 years
Home country Germany

Quick Overview of the Plott Hound

Temperament

  • Intelligent
  • Easy to educate
  • Energetic and determined hunting dog
  • A real pooch with his family

Appearance

  • Agile and very athletic appearance
  • Enduring
  • Solidly built, fit for work
  • Large skull

Health

  • Robust and very sturdy
  • Rarely ill
  • Generally enjoys good health
  • Long life expectancy

Temperament of the Plott Hound

Unlike other dogs, the Plott Hound has two completely different personalities.

Energetic, imposing, courageous and very aggressive when hunting, the Plott Hound also has a gentle, friendly temperament that is very pleasant in family.

He is perfectly suited to all family situations, regardless of the age of the family members. He loves everyone.

Very intelligent and loyal, his education is relatively easy.

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Breed Appearance

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With an agile and very athletic appearance, the Plott Hound is a large, beautiful, muscular dog with great stamina.

His silhouette reveals his speed and great physical capacity. His muscular appearance is neither heavy nor massive.

Solidly built, he's a dog that can work for a long time. His size and imposing physique make him a courageous dog when hunting game.

Height

Between 55 and 71 cm (21.65 to 27.95 inches) for the male
Between 53 and 63 cm (20.87 to 24.80 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 23 and 27 kg (50.71 to 59.52 pounds) for the male
Between 18 and 25 kg (39.68 to 55.12 pounds) for the female

Color

The color of his coat can vary from brindle yellow, to brindle fawn, brindle red, brindle brown, brindle grey and brindle black.

Maltese, slate grey and blue brindle are also allowed. Some dresses have a bit of white on the feet and/or chest.

Hair

His short to medium length hair is shiny and smooth.

Morphology

His head has a large skull, and he also has a broad, square muzzle. His eyes are a beautiful dark color.

His large ears are hanging down nicely. His large nose is generally black. His strong, long tail is carried high and hooked.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group , section and is #

Tips About this breed

Originally hunting wild boar and bear, he is endowed with great abilities and many skills, allowing him to survive the very dangerous sport of big game hunting.

His courage and determination make him an exceptional companion for all hunters. Wild boars and bears do not frighten him.

This big and beautiful dog is affectionate and loves to be cuddled when he is at home. He is no danger to children.

With the family, he becomes very gentle and faithful. He must follow and participate in all activities when he at home.

He will be as happy during an outdoors game of ball as during a movie in the evening, comfortably installed at his master's feet, in the warmth of the living room.

Despite his size, he can live anywhere as long as he can enjoy regular trips outdoors.

The Plott Hound needs exercise, and if he has to live in the city, he will need to spend time outside to be totally happy.

Since he has a strong voice, and still uses it occasionally, an apartment may not be ideal for him, but a city house with a large garden will make him very happy.

Health of the Plott Hound

Robust and sturdy, this hunter is rarely sick, generally enjoying excellent health.

No disease or pathology affects the breed. He usually enjoys a very good lifespan for such a large breed. He is very hardy.

GROOMING

An energetic brushing ensures a healthy dress. His drooping ears should be checked regularly. No other particular maintenance is necessary.

History of this breed

This breed, not recognized by the FCI, is said to have arrived in the United States around 1750. Originally from Germany, he was brought to American soil by Johannes Georg Plott, an emigrant at the time.

This dog was then widely used in Germany to hunt wild boar. Bred for his great hunting stamina, his numbers grew in the mountains of western North Carolina, where the Plott family settled when they arrived in the United States.

Henry Plott, son of Johannes, also settled there around 1800. He is the origin of the Plott Hound's reputation as an incredible hunter for big game.

In the country, there is even a mountain range called Baumes Plott, named after this family. The Plott family kept the breed as such, without adding any crossbreeding.

Shortly after 1800, a hunter from Rabun Gap, Georgia, who owned leopard spotted dogs, heard about Plott Hounds bred in North Carolina.

He was so impressed by the dog's abilities and skills that he borrowed one of them from the kennel to start a breeding program by mating him with one of the female dogs from his leopard spotted kennel. This was his only attempt at crossbreeding, as he later returned to his original kennel.

The breed was received in 1946 by the UKC (United Kennel Club) and in 2006 by the AKC (American Kennel Club).

This large hound, originally used for hunting, is greatly appreciated as a companion. He can easily adapt to all family situations.

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