How tall is a Plott Hound?

An adult Plott Hound stands about 23 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Plott Hound considered a large dog?

Yes — at 23" / 55 lb, the Plott Hound falls into the large-breed size class (shoulder height 23–27"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #90 tallest.

How does a Plott Hound compare to a person?

At 23" tall, a Plott Hound stands about 36% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Plott Hound Size Compared to a Person

A Plott Hound stands 23″ at the shoulder and weighs about 55 lb — that puts it at 36% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #90 by shoulder height and falls into the large-breed size class (Large breeds, 23–27").

Plott Hound next to a person at scale — 23-inch shoulder height, 55 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Plott Hound at 23″ / 55 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Plott Hound compares

	Plott Hound	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	23″	64″	-41″
Weight	55 lb	135 lb	-80 lb

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About the Plott Hound

The Plott Hound is a powerful and determined scent hound with deep American roots, originally bred by the Plott family in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina for hunting wild boar and bear. As the state dog of North Carolina, this breed carries a proud heritage of courage and tenacity. Plotts are muscular and athletic, with a distinctive brindle coat and a deep, melodious voice that echoes through the mountains.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Large size class with shoulder height closest to the Plott Hound.

Airedale Terrier — 23″ / 60 lb (same height)
Boxador — 23″ / 65 lb (same height)
Catahoula Cur — 23″ / 73 lb (same height)
French Mastiff — 23″ / 110 lb (same height)
Gerberian Shepsky — 23″ / 55 lb (same height)
German Wirehaired Lab — 23″ / 65 lb (same height)
Huskita — 23″ / 65 lb (same height)
Irish Water Spaniel — 23″ / 62 lb (same height)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Plott Hound?: An adult Plott Hound stands about 23 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Plott Hound considered a large dog?: Yes — at 23" / 55 lb, the Plott Hound falls into the large-breed size class (shoulder height 23–27"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #90 tallest.
How does a Plott Hound compare to a person?: At 23" tall, a Plott Hound stands about 36% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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