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Name	Plott Hound	American Foxhound	Treeing Walker Coonhound
Origins	United States	United States	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	166	187	131
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound breeds.	Plott Plotthund	No data available	Walker
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound? Compare adult weight ranges.	40-75 pounds (18-34 kg)	65-75 pounds (29-34 kg)	Male: 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg), Female: 40-60 pounds (18-26 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	70 pounds (31.5 kg)	Male: 60 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22 kg)
Height Which is taller, Plott Hound or American Foxhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound? Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound height comparison:	20-25 inches (51-63 cm)	21-25 inches (53-64 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Find price differences between these breeds.	$300-$500	$400-$600	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Plott Hound or American Foxhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound?	Frequent: The Plott Hound is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The American Foxhound is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Treeing Walker Coonhound is easier than average to get.

Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which is easiest to train?	Plott Hound dogs are easy to train. See more.	American Foxhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which breed is most alert?	Plott Hound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	American Foxhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which breed is most protective?	Plott Hound dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	American Foxhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound? Compare temperaments.	Alert Courageous Loyal Bold	Loving Independent Intelligent Loyal Tempered Kind Sweet	Loving Confident Affectionate Trainable Clever
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	American Foxhound dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound?	Average: Plott Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: American Foxhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound social needs comparison:	Plott Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	American Foxhound dogs are a social breed. See more.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Plott Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	American Foxhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Plott Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	American Foxhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Plott Hound barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: American Foxhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which breed is most playful?	The Plott Hound is a highly playful breed. See more.	The American Foxhound is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Plott Hound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the American Foxhound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Treeing Walker Coonhound breed.
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Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Plott Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	American Foxhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Plott Hound or American Foxhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	American Foxhound dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Plott Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The American Foxhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Treeing Walker Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which uses mouth most during play?	Plott Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Foxhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Plott Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Foxhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Treeing Walker Coonhound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Plott Hound: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of American Foxhound: 11 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Treeing Walker Coonhound: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The American Foxhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which has fewer health issues?	Plott Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	American Foxhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Plott Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The American Foxhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Treeing Walker Coonhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Bloat Ear Infections Hip Dysplasia Polyradiculoneuritis Skin Diseases Work-related Injuries

Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which breed is most active?	Plott Hound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	American Foxhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Plott Hound or American Foxhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Plott Hound dogs need a lot of exercises.	American Foxhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Plott Hound or American Foxhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound?	Plott Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	American Foxhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Plott Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The American Foxhound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Treeing Walker Coonhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which needs most food?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red Blue Brown	Black Tan Red Blue White Brown	Black White Tricolor
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Plott Hound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The American Foxhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Treeing Walker Coonhound requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which drools least?	The Plott Hound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The American Foxhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Plott Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Foxhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Treeing Walker Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fine	Rough	Dense Shiny Smooth Glossy
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Plott Hound or American Foxhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound? Plott Hound or American Foxhound or {name3 shedding:	Plott Hound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	American Foxhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which is best with kids?	Plott Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	American Foxhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Plott Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	American Foxhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Plott Hound or American Foxhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Plott Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	American Foxhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Plott Hound or American Foxhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound?	Plott Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	American Foxhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Plott Hound or American Foxhound or Treeing Walker Coonhound?	Plott Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	American Foxhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound?	Yes Plott Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Foxhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Plott Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes American Foxhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Treeing Walker Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Plott Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Foxhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Treeing Walker Coonhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Plott Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Foxhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Treeing Walker Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which has most military use?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which has most puppies?	6-10 puppies	5-7 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Plott Hound vs American Foxhound vs Treeing Walker Coonhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2012 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Plott Hound, American Foxhound, and Treeing Walker Coonhound. Which has most recognition?	No data available	No data available	No data available

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