The ideal Master of Hounds possesses many exceptional qualities: a love for hounds, horses, nature, wild animals, and conservation; a consuming passion for foxhunting’s lifestyle; a dedication to organizing the best hunt and best sport possible; a willingness to sacrifice much of their personal time for the good of the hunt, realizing that the reward will be the privilege of being a Master of Hounds; and a willingness to live by a time-honored code of ethics that identifies you as a gentleman or lady and that your word is your bond.