A Tyrrell County man was charged with animal cruelty Monday after officers found a dead Plott hound and four others starving. The breed, valued for its big-game tracking abilities, is the state dog.

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are cute dogs, funny dogs, and then there’s one special rescue Plott Hound, who looks like she walked straight out of a ...

Animal: Finn, 5-year-old Plott Hound Mix, #944878. Where: San Diego Humane Society’s San Diego Campus, 5500 Gaines St. Hours: Interested adopters can visit the campuses to adopt from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is proud to introduce K-9 Woodie as the newest member of their K-9 Unit, Animal-Assisted Therapy. AAT K-9 Woodie is a 1-year-old Plott ...

Vermont State Police's newest member is 9 weeks old, loves to play with her coworkers, and has floppy ears that are as big as her head. Did we mention she's a dog? Loki, a Plott Hound, made her social ...