Please view my about me page for a brief insight on me, my history, and the history of my dogs. The plott hound would make a great companion for a jogger, hiker and especially a hunter. It should be neither lowset and heavy, nor leggy and light. Being a big game hunter, the plott hound was used in 1960 by the emperor of japan to hunt bears that were attacking villagers and their animals. In 1992 smoke was the high scoring male of the year for the npha. He hails from the mountains of western north carolina and is the only coonhound breed not descended from the foxhound.
The plott hound is considered the hardiest of the coonhounds. The black and tan coonhound is a trail and tree hound that is, a scent hound developed to hunt racoon hence the derivative in the breeds name. Our goal is to breed the best bloodlines to create well rounded quality hounds ready to do what. American plott association american plott association. In 2008 the first appearance at the westminster dog show. Plott hound dog breed information american kennel club. Yet, even today most major dog organizations, kennel clubs and publications. He is one of several coonhound varieties and is distinguished by his black and tan markings. Of the seven breeds of united kennel club ukc registered coonhounds, the plott hound is the only that does not trace its ancestry to the foxhound the plott balsams, a mountain range in north carolina, are named for the plott family, whose ancestor, johannes george plott c. The plott hound, one of four breeds making its debut on the green carpet this week at the westminster kennel club dog show, is unlikely to melt the. The plott hound, a hound with a curious name and a unique history, is a rugged, relentless hunting dog who is a mellow gentleman at home but fearless, implacable, and bold at work.
Hicks rough ridge slick and hicks rough ridge dolly. The plott hound is a large scent hound, originally bred for hunting bears. The plott hound was first registered with the united kennel club in 1946. Bob plott, a resident of statesville, has spent most of his career in manufacturing management and martial arts instruction. And the plott hound was one of four new breeds to be recognized at the westminster kennel club dog show this year. We have pups each spring from top females and reproducing males. The plott hound is the only breed known to have been developed in north carolina and in 1989, they were officially recognized as their state dog.
Night champion and show champion in the ukcuntied kennel club. He is writing a book on its history and has hours of taped interviews with. The plott hound is best suited to life in the country, and makes a fine outside dog. Tar heel junior historian association, nc museum of history originally titled historical hound. Feb 12, 2008 the plott hound, one of four breeds making its debut on the green carpet this week at the westminster kennel club dog show, is unlikely to melt the hearts of television viewers. It does not necessarily correspond with official recognition by the akc nor with its standing as a separate breed or variety at westminster. The plotts have double coats which are smooth and glossy.
In 1989, north carolina named the plott hound as its official state dog. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. I hope you enjoy visiting and please feel free to contact me for more information. Plott hound comprehensive owners guide hibbard, linda on.
The american kennel club operates by a club of clubs structure meaning clubs apply for approval to be licensed to hold certain event types. The athletic, muscular, and fleetfooted plott hound became north carolinas state dog in its the only ukc united kennel club registered coonhound that doesnt have the foxhound as its ancestors. The plott hound still boasts the purest bloodline of all the coonhound breeds. This line of plotts have stood the test of time and are now one of the most sought after bloodlines in the plott breed.
Plott ridge kennels at plott ridge kennels we take pride in preserving and perpetuating the legacy of the oldtime multipurpose plott dog. Oct 24, 2016 of the seven breeds of united kennel club ukc registered coonhounds, the plott hound does not trace its ancestry to the foxhound. Plott hound dog names popular male and female names wag. Plott hounds were recognized by the american kennel club in 2006 4 and were exhibited at the westminster show in 2008.
The plott hound is an agile, muscular dog with a short, often brindle colored coat and historic mountain heritage. The ukc recognized the plott hound as a specific and unique breed in 1946. Its also recognized by the united kennel club as the plott hound, where its part of the scenthound group. The origin of the breed trace back to the early colonial dogs and probably contain the blood. Check out the plott dog breed on animal planets breed selector. In 1998, the american kennel club recognized the plott as a distinctive breed and in 2007 they were moved into the hound group. The national plott hound association was formed in 1965.
This coonhound breed traces its history to germany and a strain of foxhounds that were the foundation stock for the plott, according to dogtime. The breed is recognized by the american kennel club and classified as a member of the hound group. Reprinted with permission from tar heel junior historian fall 2008. Quote i have a female plot redbone hound that im looking to breed do u know anyone that could healp me. The plott hound is extremely easy and quick to groom. The plott hound is one of only six coonhound breeds registered with the united kennel club ukc. The apa, has been instrumental in setting the breed standard for the american kennel club, and the world tree dog registry and is currently working with the united kennel club to modify their plott breed standard. The plott hound was first registered with the united kennel club in the 1946. Today, the breed is part of the american kennel club hound group, where its known as the plott. Dual night champion and show champion pr longshores georgia cody. Bob is a member of the american plott association, the national plott hound association and the north carolina bear hunters association. Sophomore album from the plott hounds recorded live on analog tape equipment at the pearl recording studio in minneapolis, mn. American kennel club plott hound association of america. The plott hound loves children and looks out for them as if they were his own.
I still have dogs today that go back to the female pup i started with, moses soaky creek jody. Smoke also was a senior grand night and a grand show champion in akc american kennel club. The plott hound, one of four breeds making its debut on the green carpet this week at the westminster kennel club dog show, is unlikely to melt the hearts of television viewers. The plott hound follows his nose so installing a fence isnt a bad idea. Akc is the head club of all the clubs that have been approved. Plott hound information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. The plott hound is a type of coonhound bred to hunt large game. This date is determined by westminster kennel club records and is somewhat arbitrary. There are many different types of clubs that are approved to be licensed. They can be found anywhere from narrow village pathways to the busiest city streets of india. He was also a nphanational plott hound association high scoring dog overall of the year in 1991.
Plott dogs can make good pets in uk if they match your iifestyie. It is our mission to see that every breed registry maintains an accurate standard for the plott dogs. The sixtyfour 64 member field for the 2020 pkc pup shootout has been confirmed. Strike and stay the story of the plott hound is the brand new book about my. Most hounds share the common ancestral trait of being used for hunting. Plotts are smart, loyal, and loving family companions. The plott hound is a cunning and confident biggame hunting dog with a fierce and tenacious nature on the trail and an even, affectionate and loyal temperament in the home. It eats large quantities of food quickly, which makes it susceptible to gastric torsion and lifethreatening twisting of the stomach. In 1989, the north carolina general assembly designated the plott hound as the official state dog. The plott mound breed standards were adopted by nkc after studying desired standards by the hunters of plotts in hope that these standards will help breeders and show judges to select dogs that best meet the desired standards. As hog hunting goes, the local hog hunters around here hunt whatever will do the job, but it seems that they really like the crossbred dogs.
Nov 14, 2015 plott hounds, like any breed, make great pets and family companions in the right situations, according to the american kennel club. Ch pr wheelers showtime midnight iris, owned by mark wheeler of wynnewood, oklahoma, handled by lory galbreath. Not having been recognized by the american kennel club until 2006 they have remained a mysterious breed. The goals and purposes of this breed standard include. All presale orders will be shipped 1 week in advance. The plott hound is not recommended for apartment life. The plott hound is the official state dog of north carolina. Oct 20, 2017 he also won numerous hunts in the pkcprofessional kennel club. Its ancestors came from germany where they were used for boar hunting. He also won numerous hunts in the pkcprofessional kennel club. Continental kennel club recognizes and publishes ckc breed standards for hundreds of dog breeds. The plott hound should be athletic, muscular, and agile in appearance. Of the 7 breeds of coonhounds recognized by the united kennel club, the plott alone does not trace its ancestry from foxhounds. In forming this organization, charter members sought to return to the original and accurate breed standards, recognize the buckskin as a true plott, give big game hunters a more active role and voice in breed matters, and make the hound owning public aware.
Each approved breed has what is called a parent club or national club. Others demonstrate a phenomenal gift of stamina as they relentlessly run. The plott dog specializes in big game such as bear, hogs, and cats. Plott hound full profile, history, and care the spruce pets. These days you can find plott dogs participating in tracking and treeing competitions at american plott association breed days. The event is scheduled for friday, february 28th and saturday, february 29th, 2020 at the isle of capri casino in lula, mississippi. Detailed information for club plott hound association of america. Pocahontas plott kennel plott bear and coon hounds. In germany, the dogs were used to hunt wild boar, and they became. My current dogs are based around two dogs that me and my brother allen moses had. And, of those seven breeds, we can be most certain of the plott. The plott is a beautiful, strongly build yet moderate hound, with a distinct brindle colored coat.
The work is authored by bob plott, the greatgreatgreat grandson of german immigrant johannes plott, the man credited with bringing the breed to america in 1750. Author and breed expert bob plott reveals the fascinating people and places that have shaped the history of the plott hound. Todays plotts are known for their great courage and stamina. Aug 14, 2017 writer frank methven wrote extensively about the plott hound for decades, and the methven award remains one of the most coveted big game hunting awards in the world. There were ten plott hounds used on this hunting expedition. Not only are our dogs a source of pride to us, they are a part of our family heritage. The plott hound should do well on a highquality dog food, whether commercially manufactured or homeprepared with your veterinarians supervision and approval. They have won in hunts all over the country and consistently treed bear from the swamps of north carolina to the mountains of west virginia and canada. Bill gave me my first plott hound when i was 16 years of age. Call for more information an to book the hog hunt of a life wey elsmorth got five hogs on his hunt this year.
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