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 ...

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, one of four breeds making its debut on the green carpet this week at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, is unlikely to melt the hearts of television viewers. In pose-offs against ...

There is a new star in Burlington, and she’s a real dog. A Plott hound, to be precise. Mine Creek Amazing Grace — or Gracie, as she’s known to friends and family — won Best in Breed this week at the ...

Long-time bear hunter Mike Pritchard walked to his dog pens, where, among his other hounds, he has one Plott hound mix named Brownie. Short-haired and long- eared, Brownie sauntered up to the gate, ...

The Plott Hound is not only a passionate hunter but also a sensitive companion–a fascinating combination that makes it a unique breed. Originally bred for hunting bears and cougars, it combines ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Velma is an 10-month-old Plott hound mix who came to HSMO’s Maryland Heights shelter in July from an overwhelmed shelter in ...