LargeHound Group

Plott Hound

The Plott Hound traces to the Plott family of North Carolina, who imported German boar-hunting dogs in 1750 and maintained a single-family lineage for over 200 years.

Calculate Plott Hound age

Lifespan13 yrrange 12–14

SizeLargeHound Group

Weight40–60 lb18.1–27.2 kg

Senior at6 yrgeriatric at 10

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About

About the Plott Hound

The Plott Hound traces to the Plott family of North Carolina, who imported German boar-hunting dogs in 1750 and maintained a single-family lineage for over 200 years. It is the only American coonhound without Foxhound ancestry; AKC recognition dates to 2006.

Aging

How Plott Hounds age

Not in RVC VetCompass and limited OFA data; breed-standard estimates indicate 12-14 years. Hip dysplasia is the primary working-breed orthopedic concern; ear infections from pendulous ear anatomy compound in warm-humid climates.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 13 yr · range 12–14 Senior careSenior at 6 · geriatric at 10 Common health issues3 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 40–60 lb(18.1–27.2 kg)
Height: 20–25 in(50.8–63.5 cm)
Coat type: Short
Colors: Gray BrindleBlue BrindleBlack BrindleBlackYellow BrindleTan BrindleOrange BrindleMalteseBuckskinRed BrindleBrown BrindleChocolate Brindle

Temperament

How Plott Hounds tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

confidentfearlessalertloyal

Energy
4/5
Trainability
4/5
Good with kids
3/5
Good with other dogs
5/5
Shedding
2/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr
Hip Dysplasia
Description and veterinary guidance for Hip Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Breed-club documented; working-breed orthopedic concern..
Moderatetypical onset ~3 yr
Chronic Ear Infections
Description and veterinary guidance for Chronic Ear Infections land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Pendulous ear anatomy; working-field exposure..
Moderatetypical onset ~6 yr
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
Description and veterinary guidance for Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Deep-chested conformation shared with related coonhounds..