Imagine a dog breed so loyal and hardworking for centuries that it became a symbol of an entire state. The Plott Hound, the official North Carolina state dog, is more than just a breed, as it's a ...

Following the yearly National Dog Show this Thanksgiving, many Americans discovered the existence of "state dogs." Not every state has an official dog. In fact, less than half of the United States ...

SALISBURY — At the risk of sounding like an announcer at an American Kennel Club dog show, let’s introduce the Plott Hound. Plotts are big-game hunters and strongly independent hounds. They are known ...

The Plott Hound was designated as North Carolina's official state dog in 1989. This breed is unique among coonhounds, descending from German Hanover hounds brought to the state in 1750. Fewer than ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are cute dogs, funny dogs, and then there’s one special rescue Plott Hound, who looks like she walked straight out of a ...

Carolina country suits this American breed more than the prettied up show world. The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read ...