Another new addition to the AKC showed his stuff at the Westminster Dog Show; the Plott Hound. Bred in America as a hunting dog, the Plott has a long and distinguished history. Read more about this wonderful breed.
The Plott Hound dates back to 1750 when sixteen-year-old Johannes Plott brought five Hanover Hounds from Germany to his new home in America’s Great Smoky Mountains. The descendants of these dogs proved to be fearless hunters of large animals, particularly bears. Only a strong, bold dog can hold his own with an angry bear; the Plott showed his abilities as a bear tracker and fighter during the 1800’s when bears were a scourge to ranchers who lost cattle and sheep to marauding black bears.
In the 1900’s the breed was crossed with other hunting hounds to create the Plott as we know him today. Maintaining their fierce courage, Plotts also battled boars and mountain lions, a feat few hunting hounds are capable of doing. The AKC officially recognized the breed in the Hound Group in 2007.
Plotts are energetic and eager to please, loyal and courageous. However, they are stubborn and independent, making them somewhat difficult to train. They are wary of strangers and other dogs. The Plott is a dog that belongs on a farm or ranch; they don’t do well in urban areas. Look for them by their beautiful bridle coat and focused, intelligent eyes.
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