The Plott Hound (Pixel's breed) is a special dog. Herr Plott came from Germany in the late 18th century to North Carolina. He hunted boar in Germany, but with boar not native to the Americas, he turned his dogs to bear.... and so grew the Plott Hound.The Plott Hound (Pixel's breed) is a special dog. Herr Plott came from Germany in the late 18th century to North Carolina. He hunted boar in Germany, but with boar not native to the Americas, he turned his dogs to bear.... and so grew the Plott Hound. Today, it is the state dog of North Carolina and very loyal and gentle dog. Their instinct to hunt and chase is very strong and their bodies are well-adapted for nimble maneuvering in a variety of woodland environments. I don't hunt, but when I trail, Pixel often carries his lunch and mine too.