Bloodhound vs Plott Hound
Compare the Bloodhound to the Plott Hound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bloodhounds and Plott Hounds.
Bloodhound
Plott Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
20-25 Inches
Weight
80-110 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Bloodhound
Plott Hound
Origin Country
France
United States
Origin Year
1000 AD
1750 AD
Bloodhound
Plott Hound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bloodhound
Plott Hound
Bloodhound
Plott Hound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bloodhound
Plott Hound
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
High
Bloodhound
Plott Hound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
High
Medium to High
Bloodhound
Plott Hound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bloodhound
Plott Hound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bloodhound
Plott Hound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bloodhound
Plott Hound
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
12-14 Years
Bloodhound
Plott Hound
Bloodhound
Plott Hound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Bloodhound
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