Those magnificent Plotts

Im starting this thread for anyone interested in, or already in Plott Dogs... My family has owned and hunted them for over 70 years. My Father told me about them when I was a boy. His Grandfather owned and hunted them in the North Georgia mountains. I became immersed in the breed through magnificent stories handed down to me by my father beside the campfire.. These dogs will always have a special place in my heart. The Plott is the only Coonhound in North America that cannot trace their ancestry back to the Foxhound... They are fierce fighters on game. Displaying unbeleivable courage in the face of some of the most determined of quarry, these dogs are quite relentless in their pursuit . Once a very popular Coonhound, their talents have now been utilized primarily on Big Game. Excelling on Bear and Dangerous Cats, the Plott has become the primary choice when in pursuit of these toothy animals. I encourage you to share any Plott stories and pics! Heres some more pics of boomslangs Frau.... Her hunting days are over, due to a injury sustained during a bear hunt several years back... But you cant tell her that! Boomslangs Frau.... [br][link={e_FILE}public/1238367627_861_FT0_frau_005.jpg][img:width=400&height=421]{e_FILE}public/1238367627_861_FT0_frau_005_.jpg">[/link][br][br][link={e_FILE}public/1238367627_861_FT0_frau_044.jpg][img:width=400&height=533]{e_FILE}public/1238367627_861_FT0_frau_044_.jpg">[/link][br][br][link={e_FILE}public/1238367627_861_FT0_159.jpg][img:width=400&height=341]{e_FILE}public/1238367627_861_FT0_159_.jpg">[/link][br][br][link={e_FILE}public/1238367627_861_FT0_160.jpg][img:width=400&height=300]{e_FILE}public/1238367627_861_FT0_160_.jpg">[/link][br]

They're one of a kind! Thank you for your post.

As a cat guy. Who loves dogs. I can really appreciate a dog that has great line. http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/919/65021996.JPG Nice to see you back on MD! Richard :)

Great to see you too Rich! Hope all has been well for you.... I saw a really nice looking exotic at a friends home. Thats a cute cat! Looked like an owl!

Great International Plott site.. Hunting pics using Plotts in the Anatolian Mountains!!!!! http://www.outdoorplotts.com/

Some great looking juvenile Plotties. [br][link={e_FILE}public/1238378838_861_FT62746_plott_pups_treed_1_-_11a_feb_2006.jpg][img:width=400&height=320]{e_FILE}public/1238378838_861_FT62746_plott_pups_treed_1_-_11a_feb_2006_.jpg">[/link][br][br][link={e_FILE}public/1238378838_861_FT62746_dutch_pups_6_-_30_jan_2007.jpg][img:width=400&height=320]{e_FILE}public/1238378838_861_FT62746_dutch_pups_6_-_30_jan_2007_.jpg">[/link][br]

Wow.... great to see you still here my friend.

[quote1238467442=boomslang] Great to see you too Rich! Hope all has been well for you.... I saw a really nice looking exotic at a friends home. Thats a cute cat! Looked like an owl! [/quote1238467442] Thanks Boom! That cute cat. Was Misty, our Blue point Ragdoll. That passed in 05. She is one of the reasons Iam on MD. Someday I may tell that story. Is the Plott family still involved with the breed? Richard :)

Hmmmm.... I have no clue, I know that Jonathan died a long time ago. Good question! He brought the dogs over in 1730-1750... So Its really doubtful!

I was wondering what the background is on the breed is, you say not foxhounds but bloodhound seems to be there?

Hanoverian Hound was the primary influencing breed.... When He brought the dogs over from Germany they were already crossed... The Plotts used them primarily on Bear. Anyone whos hunted dogs will tell you that Plotts are by far the fiercest fighters on game of all of the hounds... If a Bear wont go to tree, unlike Black and tans that will heat the Bear up. Plotts will do whatever it takes until the Bear pulls bark. They are one of the few breeds that one really doesnt need to use catch dogs with. As they will hold Hogs on spot till you get there. Many Cat hunters have recognized them in the past 30 years as being irreplaceable. They're frightningly intelligent fighters when holding quarry.

[quote1238472427=boomslang] Hmmmm.... I have no clue, I know that Jonathan died a long time ago. Good question! He brought the dogs over in 1730-1750... So Its really doubtful! [/quote1238472427] Interesting Read :http://www.slate.com/id/2184281/

If anyone else here owns Plotts I'd love to see some photos!