Plott Hound

The Plott hound is a hunting dog originally bred in North Carolina. Named for the Plott Brothers, German immigrants who first brought the dogs to America and trained them to track boars, the breed made its first appearance in competition at the Westminster Dog Show in 2008.AKC: Plott History

The Plott hound is considered a healthy breed with traditional health issues that are common in most dogs. One unusual health problem is gastric torsion, caused by the dog's tendency to eat too fast.Puppy Dog Web: Plott Hound The Plott hound demands plenty of exercise since it is a generally energetic breed. Since they have a high level of endurance, it is recommended that they live in an area with a spacious yard.Puppy Dog Web: Plott Hounds

The Plott brothers first brought their dogs from Germany to North Carolina. When they arrived in America they proceeded to develop and breed a type of dog that would be excellent at tracking scents and hunting wild boar. The hound's sense of smell is so strong, that some dogs can track a wounded animal on a trail with a scent that is a week old.AKC: Plott Did you know?

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