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Of the many breeds of Hounds, the Plott Hound has many distinctive, characteristics and traits that make it both, a working dog and pet. As the name suggests, Plott Hounds are renowned hunters that will hunt just about any animal, such as deer, wolf puma, coyote and even bear. In fact, they are considered as the best bear hunters around. What makes the Plott Hound such a good hunter is its phenomenal stamina. Here's some information on Plott Hounds.

Breed evolution

The Plott Hound has a long history that goes back to the 1750's. Although the ancestor of this breed was brought from Germany by Jonathan Plott and his brother, the country of origin, according to records, is the United States. The dog that Plott introduced to the US was the Hanoverian Hound. The Plott family conducted cross-breeding involving Blevin Hounds, Curs and Blood Hounds and the resultant breed was the Plot Hounds that we see today.

Appearance

The Plott Hound is a medium-sized, muscular dog with a dense, short and glossy coat. Its coat has a variety of colors that include non-solid, black, grey, tan, red, brown, yellow, brindle and blue. Overall, it must have a streak color effect. The large and long drop ears of Plott Hounds are their most visibly distinct characteristic. They have long tails that are usually wagged high when alert, and also when alert, a Plott Hound will wrinkle its forehead. This dog also drools and slobbers a lot, a factor that must be kept in mind, especially if you have expensive carpets, rugs, and upholstery in your home.

Behavioral Traits

If you are looking for a brave, enthusiastic and active dog then you can buy Plott Hound puppies for sale or Plott Hound for sale. The reason it makes such a good pet is because it is easily trainable and co-exists with just about anyone. Plot Hounds are extremely friendly and get along well with children, other home pets and all adult members of the family. Apart from this, they are also very intense, determined and adamant particularly while put to work in the field where they are extremely happy to be. The Plott Hound is also intelligent, loyal and has sharp scent skills. It is extremely brave and will face any large animal without fear. Despite being friendly, it is wary of strangers. By adulthood, Plott Hounds stand between 21 and 27 inches tall and weigh between 40 and 75 lbs.

Healthcare and exercise

A Plott hound has a habit of eating very fast and this can cause gastric torsion and possibly fatal twisting of the stomach, referred to as bloat. Apart from these dog health hazards, Plot Hounds are a healthy breed. They have a life span of 12-14 years and a litter size of 4-10 Plott Hound Puppies. Owing to its good stamina and outdoor heritage, the Plott Hound needs plenty of exercise and space. It would make a good working dog and pet for people living in rural areas and is not particularly suited to apartment living.

The choice to own a Plott Hound is yours. If you have a large home with enough fenced space around it and have a daily job to perform for your dog, the Plott Hounds are possibly the pet for you.

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