Plott Information

The Plott Hound are named after the Plott men who owned and bred these dogs. The Plott family bred these dogs for over 200 years. They were mountain men who bred the family dogs and used them to hunt bear and boar.

As Plott men built their homes and raised their families all over the Smoky Mountains, their dogs became known by their family name and were referred to as the Plotts' Hounds. During that time hounds of similar breeding and type were raised by other mountain families and were likewise called bye their owner's family name.

After many generations the dogs needed an out cross. A Plott breeder chose another well respected family hound, the Belvins. The result was so exception that the Plott family even used them in their own breeding program. Because of this breeding program, some brindle Plott hounds have a black saddle.

They are a hunting hound that brings big game to bay or tree. They are intelligent, alert and confident. They are noted for their stamina, endurance, agility, courage and aggressiveness when hunting.

Males should be 20-25 inches tall and weigh 50-60 pounds. Females should be 20-23 inches tall and weigh 40-55 pounds. Their coat is smooth, fine and glossy. Their colors can be any shade of brindle.