Generally, coonhounds originate from foxhounds but are you aware that the Plott Hound does not have a foxhound ancestry? This fact has made the Plott Hound a unique breed. In US of A this breed of hunting dog is classified as a coonhound. Unlike other breeds classified as a coon hunter, the Plott Hound hunts raccoons as well as big game. Due to the dog's immense strength and fierceness as well as its ability to fearlessly face bears, boars, mountain lions and other large game, utilizing the dog to hunt a raccoon is considered an insult to its abilities.
Fans of this breed have to thank a German family for bringing these dogs to the United States and for continuing its development. Hanoverian Schweisshunds were brought to North Carolina in 1750 by German immigrant Jonathan Plott. These dogs are excellent hunters of boars in Germany but in North Carolina, the dogs have adapted well to hunting raccoons, mountain lions, bears and other large game. To acknowledge the Jonathan Plott's efforts in developing this outstanding breed of hunters, the dogs were named Plott's Hounds.
Just by looking at the medium sized well muscled and strong boned body, it will be easily apparent that the Plott Hound is strong and powerful. A Plott Hound has a shiny smooth coat that comes in several color variations. Bridled coat though is predominant in this breed. A distinct physical feature of this breed is the webbed toes. A Plott Hound pursuing a prey would carry its tail high over the back.
A Plott Hound is a hunter but it can be a home companion too. Any body that had the chance of hunting with this dog would be amazed by its hunting abilities as well as the fierceness and its strength. Hunting is the first love of this breed but a Plott Hound also makes a loving and protective home companion.
Plott Hounds are usually hunted in packs thus this dog would do well in a household where there are other dogs. This is an intelligent breed thus it would easily learn to appreciate and to participate in the activities of the children. A Plott Hound though has the typical hound stubbornness thus it would need socialization and training to make the dog easier to control. Another plus in keeping this breed for a pet is its minimal grooming requirements but being a working breed this dog would have high exercise requirements. This breed is not recommended for apartment dwellers. A Plott Hound has high exercise requirements thus the owner has to make sure that the pet is given opportunities to exercise everyday.
Fans of this breed have to thank a German family for bringing these dogs to the United States and for continuing its development. Hanoverian Schweisshunds were brought to North Carolina in 1750 by German immigrant Jonathan Plott. These dogs are excellent hunters of boars in Germany but in North Carolina, the dogs have adapted well to hunting raccoons, mountain lions, bears and other large game. To acknowledge the Jonathan Plott's efforts in developing this outstanding breed of hunters, the dogs were named Plott's Hounds.
Just by looking at the medium sized well muscled and strong boned body, it will be easily apparent that the Plott Hound is strong and powerful. A Plott Hound has a shiny smooth coat that comes in several color variations. Bridled coat though is predominant in this breed. A distinct physical feature of this breed is the webbed toes. A Plott Hound pursuing a prey would carry its tail high over the back.
A Plott Hound is a hunter but it can be a home companion too. Any body that had the chance of hunting with this dog would be amazed by its hunting abilities as well as the fierceness and its strength. Hunting is the first love of this breed but a Plott Hound also makes a loving and protective home companion.
Plott Hounds are usually hunted in packs thus this dog would do well in a household where there are other dogs. This is an intelligent breed thus it would easily learn to appreciate and to participate in the activities of the children. A Plott Hound though has the typical hound stubbornness thus it would need socialization and training to make the dog easier to control. Another plus in keeping this breed for a pet is its minimal grooming requirements but being a working breed this dog would have high exercise requirements. This breed is not recommended for apartment dwellers. A Plott Hound has high exercise requirements thus the owner has to make sure that the pet is given opportunities to exercise everyday.
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