How long does a Plott Hound live?

The listed lifespan for a Plott Hound is 12–14 years.

How tall is a Plott Hound?

The listed height for a Plott Hound is 20–25 in (male), 20–23 in (female).

Is a Plott Hound good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Plott Hound is 3 out of 5.

When is a Plott Hound full grown?

The growth size band for a Plott Hound is up to 24 months.

Hound Group

Plott Hound

Plott Hound is a large dog in the Hound Group. Adult weight is 50–60 lb (male), 40–55 lb (female), height is 20–25 in (male), 20–23 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Alert, Intelligent.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Plott Hound dog — Photo: Canarian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight50–60 lb (male), 40–55 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupHound Group

Height

20–25 in (male), 20–23 in (female)

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13 years is about 0.4 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 50 lb is about 9.2 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is United States. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.3 points above the group average of 3.7 for the Hound Group. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 171 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: No recommended health tests. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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