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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Following the yearly National Dog Show this Thanksgiving, many Americans discovered the existence of "state dogs." Not every state ...

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 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 ...

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 ...