Record #:

21803

Author(s):

Tomlinson, Tommy; Webster, Kyle T. [Illustrator]

Abstract:

Tomlinson recounts the origins of the Plott hound, North Carolina's state dog as of 1999, and its continuance into the 21st Century as a hunting dog, cattle and goat herder, and family protector.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 81 Issue 11, Apr 2014, p19-20, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Plott hound

Record #:

30750

Author(s):

Plott, Bob

Abstract:

The Plott hound is North Carolina’s official state dog, and recognized as a premier hunting dog. This article provides the history of how the dog breed became established in North Carolina and gained popularity among hunters. The history begins with the two German immigrant brothers, Johannes and Enoch Plott, who brought five of their best hunting dogs to America in 1750.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 42 Issue 7, July 2010, p26-27, il, por

Subject(s):

Plott hound; State dogs

Record #:

14468

Author(s):

Tucker, Harry Z.

Abstract:

The Plott Hound breed of dog dates back to 1750 and was originated in the mountains of western North Carolina. As hunters of vicious wild animals, they are without a peer.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 15 Issue 42, Mar 1948, p6-7, f

Subject(s):

Dogs; Plott hound