
Breed Profile
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
- WEIGHT: 80 to 150 lbs
- HEIGHT: 26 to 29 inches
- COLOR(S): Fawn with black mask, or a variety of colors.
- BREED GROUP: Working
Breed Profile
Plott Hound
WEIGHT: 40 to 60 lbs
HEIGHT: 20 to 25 inches
COLOR(S): Orange, liver, brindle, tan, red, gray, black, or blue.
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DESCRIPTION
TEMPERAMENT
The Plott Hound is loyal and intelligent. They also have good scent skills and great courage. They are very brave in the face of large animals, including 500 lb. bears! Plotts are determined, skilled, and adamant about their job. They get along with both children and other pets, as long as it is not what they are supposed to hunt! They are very friendly, and very enthusiastic. Plotts are an active breed that is very trainable. They can be wary of strangers.
GROOMING
Hair is fine - medium coarse, usually short - medium length, gives the dog a smooth, glossy look. It is very dense. They require minimum grooming.
HEALTH
They eat fast so they are prone to gastric torsion and life-threatening twisting of the stomach, also known as bloat. Other than this, they are a healthy breed.
EXERCISE
High exercise with moderate care. Plott Hounds need lots of physical exercise as compared with other breeds; they have a lot of endurance and stamina. Long walks or coldtrailing trips are best for exercise.
TRAINING
Plott Hounds are at a high training level. They have superior hunting instincts.
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