Of the six coonhound breeds, the hot-nosed Treeing Walker Coonhound is the most popular. The Treeing Walker Coonhound was developed in the Colonial era from crosses of English Foxhounds. All but the Plott Hound descend from the English Coonhound. The Redbone Coonhound is a very amiable dog overall. The Treeing Walker Coonhound may give an impression of a working dog. The Treeing Walker Coonhound is bred primarily for the mouth, looks, and ability. The Treeing Walker Coonhound lives an average of 12 to 13 years. The Redbone Coonhound has a lean, muscular, well proportioned build. It was followed by the solid red Redbone Coonhound in 1902. The Black and Tan Coonhound is a breed of hunting dog. The third is the English Coonhound, recognized by the UKC in 1905. There are six distinct breeds of coonhound. Bloodhounds specifically were added to many coonhound lines to enhance the ability to track. The Bluetick Coonhound is a breed of Coonhound originating in the United States.