Plott Breed Information

The Plott Hound breed is a muscular and medium-sized dog with large and long ears. Their long tails will be held high when the dog is alert. The dog gets along well with children. This breed is not recommended for apartment life because of their tendency to wander and requirement for a lot of space. Outdoor living is acceptable as long as proper shelter exists.

AKC Breed Group: Miscellaneous.

Breed Weight: 45 - 55 lbs.

Breed Height: 20 - 24 inches.

Color(s): any shades of brindle, blue and buckskin.

Coat: fine, smooth, glossy, and moderately thick. Some are double coated with soft, short, and thick undercoat.

Characteristics and temperaments: The Plott Breed makes a good companion for the family. Being loyal and intelligent, this dog learns fast. This breed tends to droll and slobber. They are also considered the hardiest of the coonhounds. When it came to searching, they were developed to search for coyotes, wolves and wildcats.

Care: The short coat is easy to groom. Remove dead hairs with a comb and brush. Check the long ears to make sure they're clean. After hunting, check for conditions.

Training and activity: These dogs require a lot of exercise. They have strong muscles with rather lean-boned. These combinations turn into a high endurance and stamina dog. They appreciate the opportunity to run freely, but make sure you have a secured or fenced yard because they tend to follow interesting scents. Socialize and train this breed as a puppy with simple obedience training like walking on a leash.