Since 1914, the Bryn Mawr Hound Show has showcased the finest working hounds—Foxhounds, Beagles, and Bassets. Each year, 35–45 packs and 500+ hounds gather at Radnor Hunt for a day of competition, camaraderie, and tradition. From Junior Handlers to Best in Show, it’s the premier event honoring skill, heritage, and passion in the hound community.
Miss Nancy Penn Smith, the daughter of Mrs. W. Plunket Stewart, leads the Foxcroft beagles with Robert Harrison. Hounds at Bryn Mawr, by W. Newbold Ely, Junior. The Sportsman, November 1936, by The Sportsman Publishing Co. Inc.
The Bryn Mawr Hound Show Association works to elevate the quality, knowledge, and responsible stewardship of working hunting hounds in the United States. Our annual hound show, along with year-round collaboration among packs and professionals, provides a respected forum for judging hounds against their standards and identifying the finest breeding stock.
Times are subject to change. For updates, please opt into text alerts. PA announcements will be used sparingly.
Kennels available to exhibitors; adjacent to RH Kennels. Show kennels will be available earlier if needed. Please notify Entry Secretary.
Schedule to be posted here when available.
Schedule to be posted here when available.
Betsy Harris, MFH , President
Anson W. H. Taylor, III, Show Chairman
Sandy McKenna, MB, First Vice President
Nancy Danks, Second Vice President
Nancy Dougherty, MFH, Secretary
Edith Lamb Hollister, Treasurer
Nancy Danks, Entry Secretary
Sally Congdon, Entertainment Chair
Kris Bartosiak, Former Show Secty
Jeff Bowden, Grounds Comm
A. Dunham Hollister, Grounds Chair
Francis B. Jacobs, II, ex-MB, Trophy Chair
Roberta Kankus, Program Chair
Joy Civitella, Vendor Chair
Collin F. McNeil, MFH, Radnor Hounds Fnd
Randall Steinhoff, Stewards Chair
Michael G. Tillson, III, MFH Radnor Hunt Liaison
Esther B. Gansky, MFH (Hon)
Wes Hardin, (Hon)
L. Stockton Illoway, MB (Hon)
Foxhounds Committee
Dr. Steven Thomas, ex-MFH
Anson W. H. Taylor, III
Tad Zimmerman, ex-MFH
Beagle Committee
L. Stockton Illoway, MB
Joan Barrett, MB
Sherry Buttrick, MB
Elizabeth Park, MB
Basset Committee
Ms. Carter Amigh, MBH
Sandy McKenna, ex-MBH
Elizabeth Park, MBH
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Sally Congdon, Chair
Joy Civitella
Carol Kelley
Peggy Matje
Kiley Mueller
Marcia Pontius
Gale Rawson
Trish Steinhoff
Debra Taylor
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English Ring
Mr. Donald Philhower
Millbrook, NY
American Ring
Mr. Gerald Keal
Hume, VA
Penn-Marydel Ring
Dr. John van Nagell, MFH Iroquois Hunt
Lexington, KY
Ms. Knox van Nagell Pfister, MFH
Grand Champion & Best in Show
Dr. Steven Thomas ex-MFH
Mr. L. Stockton Illoway, MB
Cross-Bred Ring
Mr. Charles Montgomery, MFH Mells Fox Hounds
Cornersville, TN
Beagle Ring
Mr. William P. Wiseman, Jr. ex-MB
Crestwood, KY
Basset Ring
Mr. Larry Pitts, MFH
Bedford Hunt, Bedford, VA
Ms. Libby Gilbert, Huntsman
Bedford Hunt, Bedford, VA
Junior Handler Classes
Ms. Katherine I. Schoettle, ex-MB, Ardrossan Beagles, Malvern, PA
Ms. Anne W. McIntosh, MFH, Blue Ridge Hounds, Boyce, VA
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