Dog
Group:
Hound 
Plott Hound Champions
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Pronunciation:
plot hound
Breed Description:
The Plott Hound breed of dog is a medium sized breed of dog that should be compact and athletic. This is a muscular breed and there should be no excess on teh square build. The head should have a long muzzle and flat skull and the overall appearance should be of a well-balanced dog. The ears should hang on the side of the head and should be medium in length while the tail should be tapered and long. The top line of the Plott Hound should be level.
The coat of the Plott Hound should be smooth and while a double coat is sometimes seen, it is preferred for the dog to only have one coat. The hair should be very short but it should cover the dog completely. It should have a fine texture and a natural gloss to it. The Plott Hound can be found in a number of colors including buckskin, brindle or any color, black, brindle with a black saddle and black with brindle. The main emphasis on color is that it should be a bold and striking color instead of muted. White is only allowed in a small marking on the feet and chest.
Temperament:
The Plott Hound breed of dog is a courageous breed that is known for being very loyal and protective of their family. This is a breed that is affectionate and devoted and while they can be stubborn, they are usually very easy to train and live with. The Plott Hound does very well with children and are often very gentle and patient with them. In addition, they do well with other dogs but they do have a strong prey drive and may attack other non-canine pets. The breed is usually considered reserved by people who don't know them but once a Plott Hound has warmed up to someone, there is no limit to the attention they will lavish on them.
Height:
The average height for a Plott Hound is between 20 to 24 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Plott Hound is between 45 to 55 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Plott Hound breed of dog is considered to be a very healthy breed and currently, the only health problem that is seen is Gastric Torsion, which is also known as bloat.
Living Conditions:
The Plott Hound breed of dog is not recommended for apartments and really need ample room to run in. In addition, a fence yard is a must since they will chase after scents and many have been injured by traffic because of this nose down approach to trailing. The Plott Hound is a breed that does very well as an outdoor dog provided they have proper cover from the elements.
Exercise:
The Plott Hound breed of dog is a very energetic breed of dog and will need about 60 minutes of exercise each day to stay healthy and happy. It is important to note that the breed will become very destructive if they are bored so exercise is very important. In addition, it is important to keep them on leash when they are not in a secure area since the Plott Hound will follow anything that smells interesting, heedless of the world around him.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 14 years
Grooming:
The Plott Hound breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom and they require little to no maintenance to keep their coats healthy. On average, you should expect to brush your dog on a weekly basis to remove dead hairs and dirt. A wipe down with a damp cloth will keep them clean and they should only be bathed when it is absolutely necessary. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and nails should be clipped once or twice a month.
Origin:
The Plott Hound breed of dog is one of only a handful of breeds that were developed in the United States and is the official dog of North Carolina. The breed was originally developed as hunting dogs used for hunting a range of animals including raccoons, wild boar, bears and cougars. The breed was developed in the mid 1700's and can owe their development to Johannes Georg Plott, who brought several Hanoverian Schweisshunds to North Carolina from Germany. These dogs were the direct ancestors of the Plott Hound and the breed itself is more to do with the line of dogs that Johannes Plott trained for hunting bears. The Plott Hounds became very popular and eventually, the breed was purchased by a number of breeders who wanted to further their development. One many, by the name of Blevins, introduced the Black and Tan Hounds to the Plott line and from this litter, the Plott Hound was developed into what we know today. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
