Pocahontas plott kennel plott bear and coon hounds. There were ten plott hounds used on this hunting expedition. Dual night champion and show champion pr longshores georgia cody. The plott hound is considered the hardiest of the coonhounds. Hicks rough ridge slick and hicks rough ridge dolly. 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. Plotts were recognized by the american kennel club in 2006. My current dogs are based around two dogs that me and my brother allen moses had. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Its also recognized by the united kennel club as the plott hound, where its part of the scenthound group. 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. Author and breed expert bob plott reveals the fascinating people and places that have shaped the history of the plott hound. Cosponsored by pkc, purina, and the isle of capri casino, the winner drives home in a brandnew pickup truck.
Detailed information for club plott hound association of america. The plott dog specializes in big game such as bear, hogs, and cats. The plott hound was first registered with the united kennel club in the 1946. Bob plott, a resident of statesville, has spent most of his career in manufacturing management and martial arts instruction. Plott hound dog breed information american kennel club. The national plott hound association was formed in 1965. 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. Todays plotts are known for their great courage and stamina.
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. Oct 20, 2017 he also won numerous hunts in the pkcprofessional kennel club. These days you can find plott dogs participating in tracking and treeing competitions at american plott association breed days. He hails from the mountains of western north carolina and is the only coonhound breed not descended from the foxhound. Night champion and show champion in the ukcuntied kennel club. And, of those seven breeds, we can be most certain of the plott. The plott hound should do well on a highquality dog food, whether commercially manufactured or homeprepared with your veterinarians supervision and approval. The plott hound is the official state dog of north carolina.
The plott hound is a type of coonhound bred to hunt large game. 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. He is one of several coonhound varieties and is distinguished by his black and tan markings. Please view my about me page for a brief insight on me, my history, and the history of my dogs.
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. Check out the plott dog breed on animal planets breed selector. He also won numerous hunts in the pkcprofessional kennel club. He was also a nphanational plott hound association high scoring dog overall of the year in 1991. Today, the breed is part of the american kennel club hound group, where its known as the plott. They can be found anywhere from narrow village pathways to the busiest city streets of india.
American plott association american plott association. And the plott hound was one of four new breeds to be recognized at the westminster kennel club dog show this year. Best dog breeds for every game animal find details on the north carolina state dog, the plott hound canis familiaris. It should be neither lowset and heavy, nor leggy and light. There are many different types of clubs that are approved to be licensed.
Tar heel junior historian association, nc museum of history originally titled historical hound. The plott hound is extremely easy and quick to groom. Not only are our dogs a source of pride to us, they are a part of our family heritage. Our goal is to breed the best bloodlines to create well rounded quality hounds ready to do what. Others demonstrate a phenomenal gift of stamina as they relentlessly run. Not having been recognized by the american kennel club until 2006 they have remained a mysterious breed. The plott hound follows his nose so installing a fence isnt a bad idea. 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. The plott hound is a large scent hound, originally bred for hunting bears. The plott hound should be athletic, muscular, and agile in appearance. This coonhound breed traces its history to germany and a strain of foxhounds that were the foundation stock for the plott, according to dogtime. Call for more information an to book the hog hunt of a life wey elsmorth got five hogs on his hunt this year.
Plott hound comprehensive owners guide hibbard, linda on. Sophomore album from the plott hounds recorded live on analog tape equipment at the pearl recording studio in minneapolis, mn. 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. The plott hound was first registered with the united kennel club in 1946. 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. This date is determined by westminster kennel club records and is somewhat arbitrary. The plott hound is one of only six coonhound breeds registered with the united kennel club ukc. Each approved breed has what is called a parent club or national club. The plott hound would make a great companion for a jogger, hiker and especially a hunter. Akc is the head club of all the clubs that have been approved. The plott hound is an agile, muscular dog with a short, often brindle colored coat and historic mountain heritage. 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. Plott hound full profile, history, and care the spruce pets.
We have pups each spring from top females and reproducing males. In 2008 the first appearance at the westminster dog show. The plotts have double coats which are smooth and glossy. Bob is a member of the american plott association, the national plott hound association and the north carolina bear hunters association. Ch pr wheelers showtime midnight iris, owned by mark wheeler of wynnewood, oklahoma, handled by lory galbreath. The sixtyfour 64 member field for the 2020 pkc pup shootout has been confirmed. In 1998, the american kennel club recognized the plott as a distinctive breed and in 2007 they were moved into the hound group. The plott hound is not recommended for apartment life. He is writing a book on its history and has hours of taped interviews with. The plott is a beautiful, strongly build yet moderate hound, with a distinct brindle colored coat. The origin of the breed trace back to the early colonial dogs and probably contain the blood. 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. The goals and purposes of this breed standard include. The american kennel club operates by a club of clubs structure meaning clubs apply for approval to be licensed to hold certain event types.
American kennel club plott hound association of america. In 1992 smoke was the high scoring male of the year for the npha. It eats large quantities of food quickly, which makes it susceptible to gastric torsion and lifethreatening twisting of the stomach. All presale orders will be shipped 1 week in advance. Smoke also was a senior grand night and a grand show champion in akc american kennel club. 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. The event is scheduled for friday, february 28th and saturday, february 29th, 2020 at the isle of capri casino in lula, mississippi. It is our mission to see that every breed registry maintains an accurate standard for the plott dogs. Bill gave me my first plott hound when i was 16 years of age.
This line of plotts have stood the test of time and are now one of the most sought after bloodlines in the plott breed. Most hounds share the common ancestral trait of being used for hunting. Yet, even today most major dog organizations, kennel clubs and publications. I hope you enjoy visiting and please feel free to contact me for more information. In 1989, the north carolina general assembly designated the plott hound as the official state dog.
In 1989, north carolina named the plott hound as its official state dog. 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. Plotts are smart, loyal, and loving family companions. The plott hound still boasts the purest bloodline of all the coonhound breeds. The breed is recognized by the american kennel club and classified as a member of the hound group. 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. Quote i have a female plot redbone hound that im looking to breed do u know anyone that could healp me. Nov 14, 2015 plott hounds, like any breed, make great pets and family companions in the right situations, according to the american kennel club. 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. In germany, the dogs were used to hunt wild boar, and they became. Plott ridge kennels at plott ridge kennels we take pride in preserving and perpetuating the legacy of the oldtime multipurpose plott dog. Continental kennel club recognizes and publishes ckc breed standards for hundreds of dog breeds. Plott hound information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. It does not necessarily correspond with official recognition by the akc nor with its standing as a separate breed or variety at westminster.
Of the 7 breeds of coonhounds recognized by the united kennel club, the plott alone does not trace its ancestry from foxhounds. 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. Reprinted with permission from tar heel junior historian fall 2008. The plott hound is best suited to life in the country, and makes a fine outside dog. The ukc recognized the plott hound as a specific and unique breed in 1946. 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. Strike and stay the story of the plott hound is the brand new book about my. 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. 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. Its ancestors came from germany where they were used for boar hunting.
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