Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Redbone Coonhound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Plott Hound	Bluetick Coonhound	Redbone Coonhound
Origins	United States	United States	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	166	132	139
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Other Names	Plotthund, Plott	Bluetick Hound	Redbone Hound, Reds
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	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 2009 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Australian National Kennel Council Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	American Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$300-$500	$500-$600	$600-$800

General Appearance - Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Redbone Coonhound

Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight	40-75 pounds (18-34 kg)	45-80 pounds (20-36 kg)	50-70 pounds (23-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	62.5 pounds (28 kg)	60 pounds (27.5 kg)
Height	20-25 inches (51-63 cm)	20-27 inches (51-69 cm)	21-27 inches (53-66 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	23.5 inches (60 cm)	24 inches (59.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Redbone Coonhound

Coat	Fine	Fine	Fine
Colors	Blue Red Tan Brown Black	Blue Ticked Tan Black	Red Golden
Grooming	Effortless: The Plott Hound requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Bluetick Coonhound requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Redbone Coonhound requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Plott Hounds shed none to minimal.	Bluetick Coonhounds shed moderately.	Redbone Coonhounds shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Redbone Coonhound

Temperament	Alert Courageous Bold Loyal	Friendly Gentle Active	Affectionate Energetic Independent Companionable Familiar Unflappable
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Redbone Coonhound's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Plott Hounds are easy to train.	Bluetick Coonhounds are easy to train.	Redbone Coonhounds are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Plott Hound is a highly playful breed.	Bluetick Coonhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Redbone Coonhound is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Bluetick Coonhounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Redbone Coonhounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Plott Hounds are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Bluetick Coonhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Redbone Coonhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Plott Hounds need for social interaction is average.	Bluetick Coonhounds need for social interaction is average.	Redbone Coonhounds are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Plott Hound barks occasionally.	High: The Bluetick Coonhound is a very vocal breed.	High: The Redbone Coonhound is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Plott Hounds are average watchdogs.	Bluetick Coonhounds are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Redbone Coonhounds are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
Territorial	Plott Hounds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Bluetick Coonhounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Redbone Coonhounds can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Plott Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bluetick Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Redbone Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Plott Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bluetick Coonhounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Redbone Coonhounds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Plott Hounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Bluetick Coonhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Redbone Coonhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Plott Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Bluetick Coonhounds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Redbone Coonhounds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Plott Hounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Bluetick Coonhounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Redbone Coonhounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Plott Hounds adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Bluetick Coonhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Redbone Coonhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.	Redbone Coonhounds 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Redbone Coonhound

Stranger Friendly	Plott Hounds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Bluetick Coonhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Redbone Coonhounds are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Plott Hounds are kid-friendly dogs.	Bluetick Coonhounds are kid-friendly dogs.	Redbone Coonhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Plott Hounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Bluetick Coonhounds are average friendly towards cats.	Redbone Coonhounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Plott Hounds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Bluetick Coonhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Redbone Coonhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Plott Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bluetick Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Redbone Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Plott Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bluetick Coonhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Redbone Coonhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Plott Hounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Bluetick Coonhounds are generally with other pets.	Redbone Coonhounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Plott Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bluetick Coonhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Redbone Coonhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Plott Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bluetick Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Redbone Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Redbone Coonhound

Health Issues	Plott Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Bluetick Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Redbone Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems	No set	Bloat Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Krabbe's Disease	Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Obesity
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	11-12 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Plott Hounds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Bluetick Coonhounds are high energy dogs.	Redbone Coonhounds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Plott Hounds need a lot of exercises.	Bluetick Coonhounds need a lot of exercises.	Redbone Coonhounds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Plott Hounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Bluetick Coonhounds don't need too much sleep.	Redbone Coonhounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	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.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Plott Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bluetick Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Redbone Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	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.	The Bluetick Coonhound is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Redbone Coonhound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Plott Hound vs Bluetick Coonhound vs Redbone Coonhound

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-10 puppies	6-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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