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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The fourth-graders at Clemmons Elementary School were entertained Monday by a Plott Hound dog named “Lucky.” But Lucky is not just any hound. His breed is recognized as North Carolina’s state dog.

Note: This story was updated on May 6 to correct the day on which the dogs will compete. After more than two years of training, Whitwell residents Alan and Dee Little will be showing two dogs Monday ...

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The youngest member of the Vermont State Police bow-wowed people at the Montpelier Statehouse on Friday. Loki, the 10-week-old Plott hound puppy, her handler Detective Christian ...

Hours: Interested adopters can visit the campuses to adopt from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. All animals ...