The dogs of this type have search skills and take the trail in difficult weather conditions. They have not gained popularity as a pet or show breed, but they show good working qualities. It is considered the foundational raccoon hound (dog), the rest of the colors are recognized only as varieties of the black and tan type – the Plott, Walker, and Trigg hounds (three, two-color types), the red coonhound and the blue speckled coonhound.