Plott Hound
| Plott Hound | |||||||||
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| Other names | Plott Plotthund | ||||||||
| Origin | United States | ||||||||
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| Notes | State dog of North Carolina (designated in 1989) | ||||||||
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The Plott Hound is a large scent hound, originally bred for hunting bears. In 1989, the North Carolina General Assembly designated the Plott Hound as the official State Dog. The Plott Hound was first registered with the United Kennel Club in 1946. Plott Hounds were recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 and were exhibited at the Westminster Show in 2008.
Chosen for their tracking and hunting abilities, two Plott Hound puppies have been trained as K9 deputies for the Guilford County Sheriff's Department in North Carolina.