May 06 Breed of Month -
Plott Hound Dog Information

More Facts and Information

• Originally bred to hunt bear and boar.

• Originated in the mountains of North Carolina.

• State dog of North Carolina.

• Named for its breed founder, Jonathan Plott.

• Well known for it's courage, endurance and tenacity.

• A favorite of big game hunters, they are now classified as a coonhound.

• Very social, they can make great pets with the right socialization and training.

• Plott Hounds need regular and thorough exercise to release it's inexhaustible energy.