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The Plott Hound is a large scent hound, specifically a coonhound, originally bred for hunting boar.
History: The Plott brothers brought their dogs with
them from Germany to the United States. They bred the dogs
with neighboring dogs until they obtained the dogs they
desired. Later, their neighbors referred to the type of dog as
a "Plott," named after the brothers.
The Plott Hound breed originated in the mountains of North
Carolina around 1750 and is the only breed known to have
originated in this State. Named for Jonathan Plott who
developed the breed as a wild boar hound, the Plott Hound is a
legendary hunting dog known as a courageous fighter and
tenacious tracker. It is also a gentle and extremely loyal
companion to hunters of North Carolina. The Plott Hound is
very quick of foot with excellent treeing instincts and has
always been a favorite of big-game hunters.
The Plott Hound has a brindle-colored coat and a bugle-like
call. It is also only one of four breeds known to be of
American origin.
The Plott Hound was officially adopted as the North
Carolina State Dog on August 12, 1989. (Session Laws of North
Carolina, 1989, c. 773; G.S. 145-13).
Appearance: The Plott Hound should be athletic,
muscular, and agile in appearance. It should be of moderate
build and proportion, being neither low-set and heavy, nor
leggy and light. Its expression should be one of intelligence,
confidence, and determination. Its skin should not be baggy
like that of a bloodhound.
The Plott may have an identification mark on the rump used
to identify the dog when out hunting. Such a mark is not to be
penalized when evaluating the dog.
Size: It is approximately 50 to 63.5 cm (20 to 25
in) at the withers for males, 50 to 58 cm (20 to 23in) for
females. Males should weigh 23 to 27 kg (50 to 60 lb). Females
should weigh 18 to 25 kg (40 to 55lb)
Coat and colour: The coat is smooth, dense, hard,
and fairly fine in texture. The colour is almost any shade of
brindle. Small white patches are permissible on the feet and
chest.
Temperament: Eager to please, loyal, intelligent,
alert. Aggressive, bold, and fearless hunter. Disposition
generally even, but varies among strains, with a distinction
sometimes appearing between those bred for big game and those
bred as coonhounds.
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