Appearance
Country of Orgin: U.S.A. |
Height: 21-28in. |
Weight: 50-80 lbs. |
Coat: Short, Smooth |
Color: Variety of Brindles |
Plott Hound |
The Plott is a very athletic looking breed. They come in a variety of brindles with white patches appearing on the chest, stomach, and feet. Males range in sizes of 21-28in. and females from 20-26in. Males may weight anywhere from 50-80lbs. and females 45-55lbs. They have natural long folding ears that hang beside the head, and a long smooth tail. Plotts should have a look of strength, endurance, and fearlessness.
Behavior
The Plott Hound is very loyal and gentle to his handler, but bold, tenacious, and fearless as a hunter. They are an intelligent breed that is easily trained, and willing to give you their all. Wth early socialization and training, Plotts should get along find with other household pets. They are very well behaved with children, and very loyal to their family pack. This breed is considered the top of the hunting hounds.
History
Johnathon Plott and his brother brought hounds from Germany to the U.S. in the 1700's to the mountains of North Carolina, and began breeding these hounds until they got the desired breed of dog that was needed for wild boar and bear hunts. The breed that was developed was a very quick and agile dog with a bugle call that was later dubbed the Plott Boar Hound by his neighbors, and was also called the best hunting dog of all hounds. The Plott Hound is a favorite among big game hunters, because of their remarkable tracking ability and tenatiousness, and fearlessness to track, corner and hold a bear or wildboar until their handler arrived. The Plott Hound made it's first appearance at the 2008 Westminster dog show.
