The Plott Hound is a large scent hound, specifically a coonhound, originally bred for hunting boar.
The Plott Hound is one of the least known breeds of dog in the United States, even though they are the state dog of North Carolina .
The Plott Hound should be athletic, muscular, and agile in appearance. It should be neither low-set and heavy, nor leggy and light: it has medium build. Its expression should be one of intelligence, confidence, and de...
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The Plott Hound is a large scent hound, specifically a coonhound, originally bred for hunting boar.
The Plott Hound is one of the least known breeds of dog in the United States, even though they are the state dog of North Carolina .
The Plott Hound should be athletic, muscular, and agile in appearance. It should be neither low-set and heavy, nor leggy and light: it has medium build. Its expression should be one of intelligence, confidence, and determination. Its skin should not be baggy like that of a Bloodhound. The Plott is a strongly built yet moderate hound, with a distinct brindle-colored coat. Their appearance suggests the capacity for speed, stamina and endurance. The Plott may have an identification mark on the hound used to identify the dog when out hunting. Such a mark is not penalized in conformation shows.
The Plott Hound's fur should be fine to medium in texture, short or medium in length, and with a smooth and glossy appearance. According to the National Plott Hound...
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