Plott Hound Dog
INTRODUCTION
Plott Hound Dogs are Loyal, Alert, and Intelligent dogs they are from the Hound group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 158. A day’s work seems nothing for this dog. Also, it is very affectionate towards its family, but regular exercise is needed to keep it fit and healthy. Plott Hound Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, Bold, Alert, Loyal
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Germany, North Carolina
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Plott is described as bright, kind, confident, and courageous. He’s loyal to his family and somewhat wary of strangers although he usually warms up quickly to them
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Plott Hound Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Brown Brindle, Black Brindle, Tan Brindle, Blue Brindle, Red Brindle
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 26 - 32in (66 - 81cm)
Length: 29 - 35in (74 - 89cm) -
TAIL
Rather long, moderately heavy, strong at the root and tapering to the end. Some brush. Carried free, well up and saber like
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WEIGHT
Female: 18 - 25 kg
Male: 23 - 27 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
About 5 to 8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Black and Tan Coonhound
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1989
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ORIGIN
Germany, North Carolina
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very Friendly to humans
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
