The Midland Fox Hounds was started in 1960 by Ben Hardaway III, grandfather of the current leader of the organization, Mason Hardaway Lampton.  Ben Hardaway's breeding program continues to this day by his son-in-law and grandson is well known in the foxhunting world globally.  Ben Hardaway is also the author of the book Never Outfoxed, a history of his life in foxhunting and his experiences in England, Ireland, France and elsewhere. Midland's bloodlines are in England, Ireland, and Australia.  These hounds are known for their keen scent, cry, and obedience.  Midland has won many hound shows including the Virginia Hound Show at Morven Park, Leesburg Virginia and Bryn Mawr in Radnor Pennsylvania.  The most recent champion hound, Midland Striker, won many shows and his offspring are winning today and are in more than 10 packs.

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