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The Story of the Plott Hound: Strike & Stay (NC) (The History Press)

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Strike & Stay is without doubt the best history of the wonderful Plott hound that exists. As a North Carolina native, the Plott Hound's having been chosen as the "State Dog" piqued my interest years ago. Now, enlightened by picture-rich Strike & Stay, my interest has only increased. This excellent narrative traces the dog's history from the Black Forest of Germany in 1750 to modern-day recognition as one of the finest dog breeds in the U.S.A, and the world. It is a story engagingly told by the great, great, great grandson of Johannes Plott, whose family first developed the bear-hunting breed for German barons. Sixteen year-old Johannes Plott's 1750 migration to America, his devotion to breeding the finest, most loyal hunting dog in the world, and his descendents' unwavering continuation of that devotion, is a great story for dog lovers, history buffs, hunters and non-hunters. Bob Plott is to be commended for this outstanding work!

My wife and I got a Plott Hound at a local shelter. We tried to find info on-line about them, but there wasn't much. This book provided a good deal. It won't help you train or raise a Plott pup, but it does a good, thorough and balanced job of telling the interesting story of the breed.

It also includes many memorable anecdotes about particular dogs and people associated with the breed.

There seems to be much mythology surrounding Plott Hounds, and Bob Plott, rather than taking sides, is refreshingly willing to tell all sides and admit that he doesn't know which is true, and maybe no one does, leaving it up to us, the readers to decide what if anything to believe in those cases where the facts aren't clear.

I purchased the book on a whim, just for the fact that I'm from North Carolina and had heard my parents and grandparents talk about the Plott hound throughout my childhood. I never knew the full story of the breed. Once I read the history of this fine animal, I became even more aware of the importance that it holds in not only North Carolina history but also why so many sportsmen and animal lovers covet the Plott hound. Reading this book also gave me a greater insight into my own ancestors love of this dog. In a unique way, this book brought back so many good memories of my relatives who are no longer here to share the stories themselves. I just want to commend Mr. Plott for producing such a fine telling of what truly is one of the world's underappreciated treasures, the Plott hound.

This was a gift for daughter who has adopted a Plott Hound, she loves the book about her baby!

I enjoyed this book. It helped me to understand better some of the characteristics of the best dog we have ever owned and in my opinion one of, if not the most interesting breeds. Our Plott Hound needed a home and came to us by luck at three years old and I was amazed at his behavior and intelect as is anyone who meets him. This book clarified that these are characteristics of the Plott breed and not unique to any one Plott hound. Some of the stories would be hard to believe if you don't own a Plott, but they're all believable if you have a one. A good interesting and informative read.

This little book is essential reading for those interested in the great hunters of western NC. The Plott Hound was a large part of their success, and the breed was considered as essential as a good rifle to good hunting. The author, Bob Plott, is the definitive source on this topic, as his family originated the Plott Hound breed. Really great reading, with great old photos!

Bob Plott has a courteous and respectful writing style. He gives credit where it is due and takes no undue credit for himself, although sometimes I think that he should allow himself more. The book is a thorough and entertaining account of the Plott Hound's evolution in this country. It is a must-read book for anyone owning or considering owning one of these great dogs.

Intil we just recently acquired a plott hound/lab mix dog at the humane soc. we'd never heard of a plott hound. This book gives a very interesting history of this dog, where it originated, where it was used in this country and what it was bred for.

Most interestingly it describes our dog to a T. She is the joy of our world and we appreciate the information written. A most enjoyable book.

This is a wonderful book about a wonderful dog. Mr. Plott is a superb story teller and brings to life a true American story of immigration to another country, hardship and ultimately success of a breed of dog and the people that worked so hard in the development of the Plott hound, now the state dog of North Carolina.

I've hunted with Plotts for a couple years in Illinois on raccoon. They are some of the most loyal, intelligent coon dogs a person could ever ask for.

Bob's book is written by someone who not only spent years researching the subject, but he also loves these hounds very much and has Plotts of his own.

If you hunt Plotts, you hunts game with hounds, or you have an interest in learning more in an interesting way, this is for you. One of the best reads I've had in a long, long time.