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Plott Hounds Since man started hunting, and using a dog Looking for bear, cats, coon, or a hog He’s needed one, to depend on a lot He’s found no better, than the famous plott
Coming from Germany, a long time ago They’ve helped feed families, this we know Bred for courage, cold nose, and grit Always hunting, not knowing, how to quit Easy to handle, easy to break A sportsman’s choice the plot he’ll take With a steady pace, and a real good mouth The Plott’s the favorite, from the north to the South
When the trail comes to a stop, and it’s time to bay Some may leave, but the plotts will stay Loving their master, and giving their best In all running hunts, they pass the test
With the rig-dog on top, in the back three more It won’t be long, till a bear we’ll score Through the forests, the echoes sound Of the famous,---plott hound
Written by
Bennie R. Needham Mr. Needham, while hunting bear in North Carolina with his friend James R. Brown, wrote this poem in honor of Plott Hounds after he saw the breed’s ability to trail, run, and bay a 530 pound black bear.
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