Plott Hound

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The Plott Hound is a large fragrance dog, originally bred for wild boar hunting. The Plott Hound is one of the most unknown dog breeds in the United States, even though it is a North Carolina state dog. In 1989, the North Carolina General Assembly set the Plott Hound as the official State Dog.

The Plott Hound was first registered at the United Kennel Club in 1946. Plotts was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 and exhibited at the Westminster Show in 2008.

Chosen for their tracking and hunting skills, two Plott Hound puppies have been trained as K9 deputies for the Guilford County Sherriff Department.

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The Plott Hound is generally athletic, muscular, and lively in appearance. These breeds are rarely low or heavy and usually have a medium build. Unlike some other dogs, Plott's skin is not loose. The Plott is a strong but strong female dog, with a different mottled coat. His appearance shows capacity for speed, stamina and endurance. The Plott may have an identification mark on it that is used to identify dogs when hunting. Such marks are not subject to sanctions in conformational performances.

Coat and color

The Plott Hound's hair should be smooth with medium, short or medium-length texture, and has a smooth, glossy appearance. According to the National Hound Association, dog hair should be deflected. Reinforced is defined as a "sequential or streaked effect or black or brown hairstyle with lighter or darker hair color received: striped yellow, red stripe, brown, brown dappled, dappled black, damp gray, and maltese (gray slate, blue stripes). "Acceptable colors are one of the above-mentioned brindles. Black with striped trim in alternative. The association states that while some whites on the chest and/or legs are allowed, white elsewhere is a mistake.

Size

A Plott Hound should measure approximately 20 to 25 at (55-71 cm) in the withers for males, 20-23 in (53-63 cm) for women. Men should weigh 50 to  £ 60 (23-27 kg). Women should weigh 40 to 55 pounds (18 to 25 kg).

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History

Of the seven breed United Kennel Club (UKC) registered coonhounds, Plott Hound is the only one who does not trace his ancestors to the foxhound.

The Plott Balsams, a mountain range in North Carolina, was named for the Plott family, whose ancestor, (Johannes) George Plott (c.1733-1815), immigrated to North Carolina in the late 18th century from Germany. Plott Hound dogs breed from hunting dogs, also named for Plotts.

The ancestors of Plott Hounds today are used to hunt wild boars in Germany. Derived from Germany, in 1750 Johannes "George" Plott emigrated to the British colony of North Carolina. He brought some boars (five Hanoverian Hounds, used to hunt bear and wild boar) with him. These dogs have been raised for generations for their stamina and virility. George and his wife, Margaret, with their families settled in the mountains in western North Carolina. Although there is no evidence that Plott ever came to western North Carolina, his son Henry settled there sometime between 1801 and 1810 (as census disclosed) and was responsible for the later development of Plott Hound.

Plott supposedly maintains his tension completely, not making outcrosses. In 1780, Plott's package fell into the hands of Henry Plott.

Shortly thereafter, a hunter living in Rabun Gap, Georgia, who had breeds his amazing "dog leopard", heard the fame of The Plott Hounds and came to North Carolina to see for himself. He was so impressed that he borrowed one of the studs of Montraville Plott for a year to breed into his own prostitute. This single cross is the only known example of a new blood introduced into Plott Hound since it first came to this country. Eventually Mont decided not to carry on this breeding practice and handed over all the leopard dogs, back to their original breeding practice.

Another cross may occur around 1900. G.P. Ferguson, a neighbor of the Plott family in North Carolina at the time, was a major influence on the Plott type. He did a careful study of the Blevins and Cable dogs of that era. The extent to which he uses this bloodline in his Plott breeding program is unknown.

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References

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Bibliography

• Strike and Stay: The Plott Hound Story , Bob Plott, The History Press, 2007, ASIN: B0061S3YLW, pp.Ã, 25-30

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External links

• Plott Hound on Curlie (based on DMOZ)

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