Plott Hound
Germany · short smooth coat
Next to the average dog it is dog-friendly, wash-and-go, not for small children, and vocal. Day to day it needs a lot of exercise and sheds very little.
Find out if a Plott Hound suits youA good fit if…
- there is already a dog at home
- you would rather not vacuum daily
- people come and go a lot
Think twice if…
- your days are mostly indoors
- you share walls with neighbours
- this would be your first dog
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
The Plott Hound, often referred to as the Plott, is a large scent hound, originally bred for hunting bears. In 1989, the North Carolina General Assembly designated the Plott Hound as the official State Dog. The Plott Hound was first registered with the United Kennel Club in 1946. Plott Hounds were recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 and were exhibited at the Westminster Show in 2008.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
