Is Plott Hound Playful?

Looking to get a Plott Hound and want to know whether Plott Hound is a playful breed and fun to be around?

According to dog experts, Plott Hound Dogs score out of 5 in the scale of the most playful dog breeds.


Is Plott Hound Playful?

Are Plott Hound Dogs Playful Dogs?

    One of the things we appreciate about canines is their playfulness. But some breeds are usually more playful than others.

    In the spirit of a good time, we scoured through our breed profiles to find the dog breeds that tend to be the most fun loving. It's necessary to bear in mind that most of these breeds are not couch potatoes or shrinking violets and, in fact, normally need lots of mental and physical stimulation so they don't become bored.

    You should remember that all dogs are individuals - not all Labs are obsessed with playing fetch, and there are possibly even some Portuguese Water Dogs who don't like water.

    Obviously, with any of these breeds, a dog's health and age will influence his level of liveliness. So even with these breeds, you should have a veterinarian analyze your canine to make sure there are no underlying conditions before initiating any exuberant activities.

    Top 5 Most Playful Dog Breeds

    1. English Springer Spaniel - A lively and versatile breed, they are usually has plenty of energy and usually enjoys a good play session-- especially if it's with his family. Encourage his playful nature through activities like fetch, hiking, agility, flyball and tracking.

    2. Labrador Retriever - Labs are typically fun-loving and playful demeanors are definitely part of it.

    3. Papillon - Pappillion's are small, smart and spunky, this breed needs to be entertained - or she'll find a way to delight herself.

    4. Bearded Collie - These dogs are known for his signature welcoming, and is generally a boisterous and exuberant breed who will amuse you with his clownish antics.

    5. Beagle - This breed is led by his nose, and likes to have lots of possibility to use his strong sniffer. That can be as easy as your hiding treats around your house or taking him on long, meandering walks outdoors.

Is Plott Hound Playful

Plott Hound Information

The Plott is a no-frills dog, built to follow cold trails at speed over rough terrain and through water in all weather, and to grapple with large animals, including bear, once cornered. It is streamlined and agile, yet powerful with great endurance. The hair is short to medium in length, fine to medium coarse in texture. When trailing, the Plott is bold and confident, not backing down from a challenge. Its voice is open and unrestricted, with a loud bugle-like chop or bawl.

Bred for generations as a bear and coon dog, 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. This is an extremely courageous breed, and, as befitting any good hound, it can be headstrong. Plotts can be wary of strangers, but generally warm up quickly. They are not as gregarious with other dogs as some hounds, and true to their bear-hunting heritage, can be ferocious fighters if pushed. They may tree the family cat!

What to do if you lose your Plott Hound

If your Plott Hound Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Visit the nearby vets to see if someone has handed in your lost pet.

4. Call the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Plott Hound

If you find a Plott Hound Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your suburb.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet Clinic who can scan the animal’s microchip and call the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.