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 ...

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 ...

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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, ...