Beagles, Harriers, Foxhounds, Coonhounds and Bloodhounds among others. Other breeds used less often in heraldry include mastiffs, bloodhounds and foxhounds. Various breeds of foxhounds and other hunting hounds were imported from England, Ireland, and France. The Treeing Walker Coonhound was developed in the Colonial era from crosses of English Foxhounds. Other sorts of foxhounds may also be used for hunting stags (deer) or mink. English Foxhounds are also used for hunting mink. American, Penn-Marydel, English, and Crossbred foxhounds. Robert Dixon from Patterdale was killed while following foxhounds on the ridge. The Duke was for some time Master of Foxhounds of the North Staffordshire Hunt. The Master of Foxhounds association lists 179 active hunts as of February 2013. George Luttrell was Master of the West Somerset Foxhounds. A keen foxhunter, Hill was master of the North Shropshire Foxhounds until 1823. Other breeds used were the Otterhound and Foxhounds. He was Master of the Stevenstone Foxhounds. Foxhounds generally display a greatly energetic and protective temperament.