Are Plott Hounds good with cats?

Yes, some Plott Hounds can be good with cats, but it’s important to recognize that this breed has a high prey drive and does best with their feline counterparts when socialized alongside them from an early age.

If you’re considering adopting an adult Plott Hound with an unknown history of how they behave around cats, it’s best to set up meet-n-greets with the household kitty before adoption to make sure your pets will be safe together. 

Introducing and acclimating a Plott Hound who hasn’t been well socialized to a cat may take weeks of slow scent-based and on-leash introductions to ensure they learn not to chase their new feline friend. Still, some Plott Hounds may have too high of a prey drive and are best suited for homes without kitties or other small animals.