Bob Plott, third great-grandson of the breeder of the official state dog of North Carolina the Plott Hound and author of six historical books, will speak at two different times ...

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 ...

SALISBURY — At the risk of sounding like an announcer at an American Kennel Club dog show, let’s introduce the Plott Hound. Plotts are big-game hunters and strongly independent hounds. They are known ...

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 ...

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 ...

Carolina country suits this American breed more than the prettied up show world. The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read ...

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