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Plott Hound
A.K.A. :Plott, Plotthund
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| Overview: | The Plott hound was bred by the Plott family beginning in the mid 1700s. The breed was used for tracking raccoons and bear in the mountains. The breed is seen only in the eastern USA and is generally used by hunters. |
| Breed Group: | Hound |
| Weight (lbs): | 51-60 |
| Height (in): | 20-24 |
| Colors: | brindle and blue |
| Coat: | The coat is short and thick |
| Character: | The Plott hound is clever, loyal and loving. |
| Temperament: | The Plott hound gets along very well with children and other dogs. |
| Care: | The Plott hound needs to be bathed infrequently and brushed occasionally. Keep the ears clean to avoid infections. |
| Training: | The Plott hound should be given obedience and leash training. If used for hunting, it should be trained for this purpose. |
| Activity: | This breed needs a lot of exercise. They like to run in open spaces, but should be kept a fenced yard to prevent them from tracking animals and getting lost. |
| Country of Origin: | USA |
| Health Issue: | Gastric problems from over eating; can be avoided by giving smaller quantities of food more often and waiting before exercise after meals. |
| Life Expectancy: | 12-14 |
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COPPER - Plott Hound (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Plott Hound
Male, Young
USA Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Plott Hound (medium coat).
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Winnie
Plott Hound
Female,
USA Westminster, MD, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Plott Hound. All of the animals posted on our site have been temperament tested. While not all are in the immediate area, once we have processed and approved your...
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Plott Hound
Female, Senior
USA Tavares, FL, USA
Date listed: 09/24/2025
Dog Breed: Plott Hound (medium coat). Hi there! I am newer to the shetler and the team is still getting to know me!
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Plott Hound
Male, Baby
USA Redwood City, CA, USA
Date listed: 09/10/2025
Dog Breed: Plott Hound (medium coat).
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Plott Hound
Female, Baby
USA Redwood City, CA, USA
Date listed: 09/10/2025
Dog Breed: Plott Hound (medium coat).
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Plott Hound
Male, Young
USA Louisville, KY, USA
Date listed: 09/10/2025
Dog Breed: Plott Hound (medium coat).
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Plott Hound
Male, Young
USA Houston, TX, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Plott Hound (medium coat).
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Plott Hound
Female, Young
USA San Antonio, TX, USA
Date listed: 08/06/2025
Dog Breed: Plott Hound (medium coat).
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Jake
Plott Hound
Male, Baby
USA Greenville, IL, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Plott Hound (short coat). Hi, my name is Jake and I'm about 22 weeks old. Me and my litter mate, Maggie, were rescued by Bond County Humane Society from a kill...
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Tonya
Plott Hound
Female, Young
USA Maryville, TN, USA
Date listed: 08/27/2025
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