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 ...

There are cute dogs, funny dogs, and then there’s one special rescue Plott Hound, who looks like she walked straight out of a child’s crayon masterpiece. With her sweet face, long ears, and adorably ...

The fourth-graders at Clemmons Elementary School were entertained Monday by a Plott Hound dog named “Lucky.” But Lucky is not just any hound. His breed is recognized as North Carolina’s state dog.

The Rowan History Club and N.C. Humanities Council will present Bob Plott and the history of the Plott hound as the club’s program tonight. The History Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Rowan Museum, 202 N.

San Luis Obispo County Animal Services’ shelter volunteer Ellen Perryess shares Huey, a senior Plott hound: Dogs are amazing. They never bother with clocks, calendars or diets. Instead they fill their ...

A Tyrrell County man was charged with animal cruelty Monday after officers found a dead Plott hound and four others starving. The breed, valued for its big-game tracking abilities, is the state dog.