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Plott Hound
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Germany
About the Plott Hound
The Plott Hound, also called the Plott, is a large scent hound from Germany. It was originally bred for hunting bears, giving the breed a clear working purpose. The Plott Hound is identified as a dog, with Germany listed as both its origin and origins. Its history includes several recorded milestones. The breed was first registered with the United Kennel Club in 1946. The American Kennel Club recognized it in 2006, and Plott Hounds were exhibited at the Westminster Show in 2008. In 1989, the North Carolina General Assembly designated the Plott Hound as the official State Dog. Together, these facts describe a large hunting hound with German origins and later recognition in major American dog organizations and events.
What stands out
- Large scent hound
- Originally bred for bear hunting
- Germany listed as origin
- United Kennel Club registration in 1946
- Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006
Worth knowing
- Bred for a specific hunting role
- No size or care details listed
Who it suits
It suits readers interested in a large scent hound bred for bear hunting. It may also interest people researching the breed’s registration and recognition history.
In short
The Plott Hound is a German-origin scent hound known for its bear-hunting background. Its later registrations, recognition, and state-dog designation mark important points in its recorded history.
More dog breeds from Germany
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Plott Hound — Canarian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Affenpinscher — Ingunn Axelsen · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- dachshund — Ellen Levy Finch · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Deutsche Bracke — Rumo · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
- Dobermann — Fran Hogan · CC BY 2.5 · file page
- Eurasier — Ekta · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- German Longhaired Pointer — Ottilie Stüwe · Public domain · file page
- German Pinscher — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- German Shepherd — Erick Drumss Hernández · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
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