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Plott Growth Chart
The Plott — or Plott Hound — is North Carolina's state dog, a powerful brindle coonhound bred to track bear and boar through the Smoky Mountains. Bold, gritty, and athletic, Plotts are serious hunting dogs with a distinctive brindle coat. Adult males typically weigh 50-60 lb and females 40-55 lb, with most fully grown between 14 and 18 months.
View weight chart (lb & kg)Calculate Your Plott Puppy's Adult Weight
Enter your Plott puppy's age and current weight for an estimated adult weight range.
Plott weight by age
Typical male and female puppy weight ranges by age, available in lb and kg. Individual puppies may vary.
Most Plott puppies approach adult weight around 18 months, although individuals may finish earlier or later.
These estimated ranges combine the breed's adult weights with a size-based growth curve. They are not measured breed-specific percentiles or health targets. Month labels are rounded approximations; use the week values for each row. How these weight ranges are calculated
Plott Growth Stages
Understanding the typical growth stages helps you know what to expect as your Plott puppy grows.
Neonatal
0–2 weeksPuppies are born with eyes and ears closed, relying entirely on their mother. Rapid weight gain occurs during this period.
Socialization
3–12 weeksEyes and ears open. Puppies begin to explore, play, and learn social behaviors. This is a critical period for development.
Juvenile
3–8 monthsRapid growth continues. Puppies become more independent, start teething, and develop coordination.
Adolescent
8–14 monthsGrowth rate begins to slow. Puppies reach sexual maturity and may test boundaries. Muscle mass develops.
Young Adult
14–18 monthsGrowth is nearly complete. Your puppy is filling out and approaching adult proportions.
Adult
18+ monthsYour puppy has reached their full adult size. Weight should remain relatively stable with proper nutrition.
Plott FAQ
How much will my Plott puppy weigh as an adult?
Adult Plotts typically weigh between 40 and 60 lb — males 50-60 lb and females 40-55 lb. Males tend to land toward the heavier end of that band.
At what age is a Plott fully grown?
Most reach adult weight between 14 and 18 months. They grow tall in the first year and then fill out, so a lanky yearling that still looks unfinished is usually right on track.
How accurate is a Plott puppy weight chart?
It is a helpful guide, but these are athletic working hounds — a lean, leggy dog can weigh several pounds less than a stockier one at the same height. Track your own puppy's trend over several weeks rather than comparing to a single week's number.
How much should a Plott puppy weigh at 12 weeks?
Check the 12-week row in the weight-by-age table above for the estimated range. If your puppy falls well outside that band, re-check the scale, the lb/kg setting, and the age entry first — a single off reading is more common than a truly unusual puppy.
Do male and female Plotts grow differently?
Yes — the standard gives males at 50-60 lb and females at 40-55 lb, so the chart shows separate rows for each. Use the right row for your puppy's sex.