And, of those seven breeds, we can be most certain of the plotts heritage and the men most responsible for its development. The plott hound is an interesting hound with a tenacious nature. Dec 08, 2017 plott is the author of five award winning books strike and stay the story of the plott hound 2009, a history of hunting in the great smoky mountains 2008, legendary hunters of the southern highlands 2009, colorful characters of the great smoky mountains 2011 and plott hound tales. The story of the plott hound 2007, a history of hunting in the great smoky mountains 2008, legendary hunters of the southern highlands 2009 and colorful characters of the great smoky mountains 2011all. It contains a lot of the old mountain folk lore and information, which is a vital part of our history and heritage that needs to be preserved. We have found the documentation that in fact the plott family did come to america in 1741, which is about 1750. Of particular interest to many who seek apa membership is the associations annual publication, the brindle book. Plott hound history and background officially recognized as the state dog of north carolina, the dogs history is rooted in germany, where people valued hanoverian schweisshunds for their quality to hunt wild boars and locate injured game by a weekold trail. It will also be of considerable value to those concerned with the regions human history.
Father and mother had come as children from germany, had married in philadelphia, were to reading, or as the germans say, pulled redingen in pennsylvania, and then before the revolutionary war with many other germans moved to north. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. John plott, monts oldest son, preferred a hot nose dogone that could find a scent quickly. The book also teaches readers the breed characteristics of the plott hound. The plott hound is a medium to large dog originally bred to hunt big game, like bear or wild boar, but over time came to be used more often to hunt raccoons. Bob plott is a third greatgrandson of johannes george plott, who first brought the plott bear hounds to america. Chosen for their tracking and hunting abilities, two plott hound puppies have. In 1989, the north carolina general assembly designated the plott hound as the official state dog. This little book is essential reading for those interested in the great hunters of western nc. The plott hound has a very interesting history and is one of the few southern american breeds of dogs that have been almost exclusively developed by one family. Nov 14, 2015 plott hounds, like any breed, make great pets and family companions in the right situations, according to the american kennel club.
George plott and the plott hound plott family history. The plott s first nature is to sniff up a cold trail and follow it to the end, yet the plott makes the transition to family dog with ease, being eager to please and loyal. Plott hound dog breed information american kennel club. Dogs that will always have your back top 10 best guardian dogs for your home duration. The plott, which has an average lifespan of 11 to years, is not prone to any major health concerns. Recognized now as one of the premier hunting dogs in america, the plott bear hound is unique among hunting dog breeds because it descends from germanic stock rather than the traditional english foxhound. 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. The plott bear hound is the official state dog of north carolina and is widely recognized as one of the worlds premier big game hunting hounds. The history of the plott hound the official nc state dog. As the owner of a plott hound i found this to be an amazing book. Plott hounds were recognized by the american kennel club in 2006 and were exhibited at the westminster show in 2008. It is an ageold struggle, and one that has ensued within the rugged terrain of the great smoky mountains since humans first encountered the region centuries ago.
The plott has again found widespread popularity among many not only due to its talent as a hunting breed but also because of its usage in a variety of law enforcement and public service fields. The plott hound is generally athletic, muscular, and agile in appearance, with a medium build. Plott hound news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2018 learn how and when to remove this template message. Bob plott the bookscolorful characters of the great. He is the author of four other awardwinning books strike and stay. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Plott hound fact sheet luckys plott, a plott hound tale. At home with lucky, the rescue plott hound who sparked her passion for the breed. Plott hound personality, history, and pictures pawculture.
Although many folks know the plott hound is our official north carolina state dog, fewer are aware of the breed s fascinating history. 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. Luckys plott was the first of four books focused on the plott hound. In conclusion, the author of strike and stay not only provides a comprehensive history of the plott hound in appalachia, the author also provides a detailed history of what he considers to be appalachias most venerable plott breeders and their friends. Bob is the author of five award winning books strike and stay the story of the plott hound 2009, a history of hunting in the great smoky mountains 2008, legendary hunters of the southern highlands 2009, colorful characters of the great smoky mountains 2011 and plott hound tales. In 1840 there were 10 plott families living in north carolina. To identify this condition early, a veterinarian may recommend hip exams for this breed of dog.
Unlike some other hounds, the plott hound s skin is not baggy. Plott hound information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. The plott hound is a strongly built yet moderate hound, with a distinct brindlecolored coat. And, of those seven breeds, we can be most certain of the plott. Hence the name millennium in the kennel name, although we got our start with the breed earlier. History of the plott hound waynesville, nc youtube. Plott family history learn more about the plott family. Bob plott about the author bob plott is a third great grandson of johannes george plott who first brought the plott bear hounds to america in the mid18th century, and he is a greatgreat nephew of henry plott who introduced the breed to the great smoky mountains in the early 1800s. Read bob plott s book the story of the plott hound. And in 2009, she wrote and selfpublished a nonfiction book and a teaching guide, tracking plott hound history. Now, thanks to bob plott and his new book, that situation has been rectified.
Johnson and my father, baptist moderator john johnson, in the year of our lord 2000. Please view my about me page for a brief insight on me, my history, and the history of my dogs. In germany, the dogs were used to hunt wild boar, and they became. Bob plott is the author of the story of the plott hound 4. 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 most plott families were found in the usa in 1880. The plott hound s big game hunting skills and gritty nature have gained them notoriety as a highly sought after breed. Its appearance suggests the capacity for speed, stamina and endurance.
Luckys plott is narrated from the firstperson point of view of battle cry, a plott hound. The story of the plott hound 2007, a history of hunting in the great smoky mountains 2008, legendary hunters of the southern highlands 2009 and colorful characters of the great smoky mountains 2011. So how did the plott hound find its way to haywood county. Once published, plott thought what the heck, nothing else has worked so ive nothing to lose, and sent a copy of the book to the north carolina historical association. In 1989, north carolina named the plott hound as its official state dog. The author, bob plott, is the definitive source on this topic. Eugene walker ive read both books, luckys plott, a plott hound tale and tracking plott hound history, north carolinas state dog.
A single membership provides you one voting ballot for our elections and a family membership is given two ballots. Travel to the plott family homestead in waynesville for the history behind north carolinas top dog, the plott hound. He lives with his wife, son and their plott hounds outside of statesville, north carolina. He is an avid outdoorsman and an accomplished woodcarver and sketch artist. Jan 26, 2012 a new book has been published that will be of particular interest to area hunters, outdoorsmen, and dog lovers. The story of the plott hound 2007, a history of hunting in the great smoky mountains 2008, legendary hunters of the southern highlands 2009 and colorful characters of the great smoky mountains 2011all published by the history press. However, some plotts do succumb to canine hip dysplasia chd. Plott has a special connection with the breed he s written about. 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. Plott family of north carolina, who are credited for the famous plott hound. Unlike other running or treeing hounds, the earliest plotts were not of english foxhound origin but rather were imported from germany by the plott family in and around the mid1700s. Plott family history learn more about the plott family clan. Bob and his family also raise plott dogs and they occasionally have puppies for sale at their plott.
A new book has been published that will be of particular interest to area. The fascinating story of the plott hound smoky mountain news. An apa membership entitles you to our well known brindle book, the right to hold office and participate in our annual elections, and also allows you and your dogs to be eligible for our special award nominations. 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. He is the author of four other awardwinning booksstrike and stay. Unique among the six akc coonhound breeds, plott hounds are descended not from english foxhounds but from german hanover hounds.
The story of the plott hound 2007, a history of hunting in the great smoky mountains 2008, legendary hunters of the southern highlands 2009. Of the seven breeds of united kennel club ukc registered coonhounds, the plott hound does not trace its ancestry to the foxhound. The plott hound, a hound with a curious name and a unique history, is a rugged. 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.
Also, great history on the area of the western north carolina. A single membership provides you one voting ballot for our elections and a. Great book on the history of this truly american dog. The historical foundations of the plott differ from most hound breeds of the united states.
Bob is a member of the american plott association, the national plott hound association and the north carolina bear hunters association. The breeds story began when its original breeder, johannes plott, and his brother enoch left germany in 1750 with their prized hunting dogs. But since 2008, she has penned not one, but four books about north carolinas state dog, the plott hound. In 1750, a german immigrant named johannes plott arrived in. This is an extremely courageous breed, and, as befitting any good hound, can be headstrong. A poignant animal rescue story, luckys plott celebrates important character traits of kindness, empathy, and compassion. The story of the plott hound 2007, a history of hunting in the great smoky mountains. Throughout this book, bob plott pays tribute to what he calls the big five. The plott family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Red knows theres a critter in the yard and doesnt understand why she cant go dig it up. Oct 21, 2010 in 2008, she wrote and selfpublished a childrens book, luckys plott.
Of the seven breeds of ukc registered coonhounds, the plott hound and the american leopard hound do not trace their ancestry to the foxhound. Mont supposedly permitted first outcross to a leopard dog. Nc author is an advocate for our state dog carolina country. The plott hounds big game hunting skills and gritty nature have gained them notoriety as a highly sought after breed. Plott gives the readerdog lover the history of the breed full of stories of hunts and the evolution of the breed as well as its acceptance into the akc. Nov 29, 2017 in conclusion, the author of strike and stay not only provides a comprehensive history of the plott hound in appalachia, the author also provides a detailed history of what he considers to be appalachias most venerable plott breeders and their friends. North carolina had the highest population of plott families in 1840. Have read it several times, and each time i take away a better understanding of the breed, as well as the. Aug 14, 2017 bob plott is a third greatgrandson of johannes george plott, who first brought the plott bear hounds to america. Great history, great dogs, and bob plotts book is a winner. He hails from the mountains of western north carolina and is the only coonhound breed not descended from the foxhound. There were ten plott hounds used on this hunting expedition.
Then, in 1954 when dad brought home a plott dog i was eight years old at the time and began to teach me the history of the breed that was spawned in the. American plott association american plott association. The plott family history states that, about 1750, a number of hounds came with johannes george plott to america. Bob is the author of five award winning books strike and stay the story of the plott hound 2009, a history of hunting in the great smoky mountains 2008. Of course, they are named for our state breed, the plott hound, and we met some plott family members shown in the. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In fact, the plott hound is one of several coonhound breeds some others are the black and tan coonhound, redbone coonhound, and the treeing walker coonhound.
The book tells the story of battle cry, a plott hound on his first hunt of the year when he is struck by a car, an incident that changes his life. Hound hunting supplies, dog training collars, tracking collar systems and more. History of the plott hound in the mid1700s, johannes plott immigrated from germany to north carolina and brought his five hanover hounds, an ancient breed descended from bloodhounds. Bob plott recognized now as one of the premier hunting dogs in america, the plott bear hound is unique among hunting dog breeds because it descends from germanic stock rather than the traditional english. It is above all the story of the evolution of a truly great america breed of dog that commenced when two youthful brothers, johannes and enoch plott, brought five of their familys hounds with them from germany to america in 1750 and eventually migrated to western north carolina, where the breed was perfected and continues to flourish. The plott hound was first registered with the united kennel club in 1946. George engelmann, a germanamerican botanist, recorded george and margaret plotts early years in america as told by their last son, daniel plott. Iredell county east mooresville intermediate and union grove elementary. The plott hound is a large scent hound, originally bred for hunting bears. First time ever written the most accurate account of johannes george plott, his beloved wife margaret their five sons and four daughters. The plott hound was a large part of their success, and the breed was considered as essential as a good rifle to good hunting.
The history of the plott hound is a great story and one that needs to be told. Her first book, luckys plott, was inspired by the true rescue story of an injured plott hound. He is a loyal and affectionate companion and does well in families with children. Jun 08, 2009 after many turn downs, plott turned his efforts to writing, resulting in a book about the breeds lengthy history. They will certainly create lots of interest in the plott hound. Due to its north carolina roots, specifically in haywood county, the plott was named the official state dog of north carolina in 1989.