Plott Hound

The Plott Hound is a medium-sized scent hound known for its distinctive brindle coat and athletic build. It is described as loyal, alert, courageous, intelligent, and devoted. Originally developed in the mountains of North Carolina, this breed was perfected over generations for big-game hunting, including bear and boar. The Plott Hound is the only coonhound breed not descended from foxhounds and is the official state dog of North Carolina. Its short coat is easy to care for, but individual temperaments can vary.

The Plott Hound was developed in the mountains of North Carolina by German immigrant Johannes Georg Plott. He brought German Hanoverian Schweisshunds to the United States in the 1750s, and the breed was perfected over generations for big-game hunting in the Appalachian Mountains. The Plott Hound is the only coonhound breed not descended from foxhounds and is recognized as the official state dog of North Carolina. Its origins are rooted in the United States, specifically North Carolina, and it belongs to the Hound group. Recognition status varies by registry.