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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Of the seven breeds of UKC-registered coonhounds, the Plott hound and the American Leopard hound do not trace their ancestry to the foxhound. And, of those seven breeds, there is the most certainty ...

Jack, a 2-year-old Plott Hound mix, has spent nearly his entire life in the shelter system after being abandoned as a puppy in early 2024.

You can't throw a stick around these parts without hitting a pit bull or stray cat; we have plenty of those in our shelters and rescues. Every now and then, though, a rare breed will appear. Buddy is ...