Plott hound

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noun

1. an American hound having a brindled coat, used especially in hunting bears and wild boars.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Plott hound¹

Probably named after J. Plott, 18th-century American who bred dogs

Example Sentences

For most of her life, my Plott hound, Murphy, would roo at people in public places who were doing things that seemed wrong to her.

From Washington Post

She is a Plott hound — a sleek, muscular animal bred over generations to hunt bear and wild boar, prized for its speed and stamina and courage.

From Washington Post

I’ve been told that the Plott hounds are the best bear dogs in the country.”

From Project Gutenberg