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Name	Plott Hound	Bluetick Coonhound	Black and Tan Coonhound
Origins	United States	United States	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Plott Plotthund	Bluetick Hound	American Black And Tan Coonhound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound? Which is the smallest dog, Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Bluetick Coonhound? Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound weight comparison:	40-75 pounds (18-34 kg)	45-80 pounds (20-36 kg)	50-75 pounds (45-64 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	62.5 pounds (28 kg)	62.5 pounds (54.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound? Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound height comparison:	20-25 inches (51-63 cm)	20-27 inches (51-69 cm)	23-27 inches (58-68 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	23.5 inches (60 cm)	25 inches (63 cm)

Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound? Which is more expensive?	$300-$500	$500-$600	$300-$400
Availability Which is easier to get, Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound?	Frequent: The Plott Hound is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Bluetick Coonhound is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Black and Tan Coonhound is easier than average to get.

Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	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.
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Trainability Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound trainability comparison.	Plott Hound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound?	Plott Hound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Plott Hound dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound? Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Courageous Loyal Bold	Active Friendly Gentle	Intelligent Gentle Outright Tempered Trusting Adaptable Lovable Easygoing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Bluetick Coonhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound?	Average: Plott Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Bluetick Coonhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound social needs comparison:	Plott Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Black and Tan 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.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Black and Tan 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.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound playfulness comparison:	The Plott Hound is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Bluetick Coonhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Black and Tan Coonhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound?	Average: The Plott Hound barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Bluetick Coonhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Black and Tan Coonhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Plott Hound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bluetick Coonhound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Black and Tan Coonhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Plott Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Plott Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bluetick Coonhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Black and Tan Coonhound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Plott Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bluetick Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Black and Tan Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound mouthiness comparison:	Plott Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound?	Plott Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Bluetick Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Black and Tan Coonhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Bloat Krabbe's Disease	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Entropion Ectropion Coonhound Paralysis Hemophilia B
Veterinarian Visits 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 Bluetick Coonhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Black and Tan Coonhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound lifespan comparison. How long do Plott Hound, Bluetick Coonhound and Black and Tan Coonhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Plott Hound: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Bluetick Coonhound: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Black and Tan Coonhound: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Black and Tan Coonhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound? Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound energy level comparison:	Plott Hound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Plott Hound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound?	Plott Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Plott Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Bluetick Coonhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Black and Tan Coonhound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound coat comparison:	Fine	Fine	Fine
Colors What are the original Plott Hound, Bluetick Coonhound and Black and Tan Coonhound color?	Black Tan Red Blue Brown	Black Tan Blue Ticked	Black Tan
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound? Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Plott Hound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Bluetick Coonhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Black and Tan Coonhound requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound? Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or {name3 shedding:	Plott Hound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound?	Medium ⏺ The Plott Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bluetick Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Black and Tan Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the 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 Bluetick Coonhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Black and Tan Coonhound is an average drooler. See more.

Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Plott Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Plott Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound?	Plott Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound?	Plott Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound?	Plott Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Black and Tan Coonhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound?	Yes Plott Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bluetick Coonhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Black and Tan 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.	No Bluetick Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Black and Tan Coonhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Plott Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bluetick Coonhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Black and Tan Coonhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Plott Hound or Bluetick Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound? Which is better for autism?	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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be 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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound?	Not really Plott Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bluetick Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Black and Tan Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Plott Hound and Bluetick Coonhound and Black and Tan Coonhound have?	6-10 puppies	6-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Black and Tan Coonhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1945 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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