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Plott Hound

Plott Hound

5.0
12 - 14 yearsLife Expectancy

Athletic, streamlined, and powerful scent hound with distinctive brindle coat, known for its intelligence, courage, and exceptional tracking ability. Originally bred for big-game hunting including bear and boar.

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Traits:
  • Low Shedding
  • Low Drooling
  • Easy Grooming
  • Quiet

Breed Statistics

  • Energy LevelN/A
  • TrainabilityN/A
  • PlayfulnessN/A
  • ProtectivenessN/A
  • BarkingN/A
  • DroolingN/A
  • Good with ChildrenN/A
  • Good with Other DogsN/A
  • Good with StrangersN/A
  • SheddingN/A
  • Coat Length0/5
  • GroomingN/A

Physical Attributes

Height (Male)20 - 25 inches
Height (Female)20 - 25 inches
Weight (Male)50 - 60 lbs
Weight (Female)40 - 55 lbs

Breed History

Developed in the mountains of North Carolina by German immigrant Johannes Georg Plott from German Hanoverian Schweisshunds brought in the 1750s. Perfected over generations for big-game hunting in the Appalachian Mountains. The only coonhound breed not descended from foxhounds and official state dog of North Carolina.