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 ...

During bear-hunting season in 1942, the Citizen-Times celebrated the Plott hound, now the state dog, being loaded up here. Writer Jack Ruffing and photographer Frank Clodfelter joined the Hazel Creek ...

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, ...

CULLOWHEE -- A new exhibit focusing on the legendary Plott hound hunting dogs of Haywood County opened Friday at Western Carolina University's Mountain Heritage Center. "Our State Dog: North ...

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 ...

Following the yearly National Dog Show this Thanksgiving, many Americans discovered the existence of "state dogs." Not every state has an official dog. In fact, less than half of the United States ...

Waynesville, NC – As the proud home the official North Carolina State Dog, the Plott Hound, Haywood County is gearing up for the 5th Annual PlottFest as it tracks it’s way back to the Maggie Valley ...

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 ...