Plott Hound vs Dutch Shepherd
Compare the Plott Hound to the Dutch Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Plott Hounds and Dutch Shepherds.
Plott Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-25 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Plott Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Origin Country
United States
Belgium
Origin Year
1750 AD
1898 AD
Plott Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Plott Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Plott Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Plott Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Plott Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Low to Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
None
Plott Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Plott Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Plott Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Plott Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Plott Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Plott Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Wooly
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Long
Plott Hound
Dutch Shepherd
