One of the oldest breeds of hunting hounds in this country is the Plott Hound. The origin of this unique breed dates back to 1750 when Johnathan Plott emigrated to the United States from Germany. Plott brought hounds with him that had been bred in Europe for the purpose of chasing wild boar. The product of long years of careful and selective breeding, the Plott Hound is known as a thoroughly satisfactory big game hound and a competitive participant in the sport of coon hunting in North America. The dogs are excellent companions, but their high energy level requires daily exercise. Plott Hounds typically stand 22 inches at the shoulder and weigh 50 pounds. Their short, thick, dense coats are usually brindle. Saddled brindle (primarily black with brindle legs), and smokey blue are acceptable color patterns, while buckskins are barred from registration. These dogs, and other coonhound breeds, compete in hunting trials with the AKC and in UKC events. .
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