The American Brittany Club is a member of the American Kennel Club and is the recognized breed sponsor by the American Field.
The Club is composed of many regional or local clubs located from coast to coast. Most hold licensed AKC trial for championship points in the spring and fall seasons. Many hold a specialty (conformation) show also. The regional clubs hold meetings to discuss mutual problems, fun trials, training sessions and other events of interest to their members.
The purpose of the American Brittany Club is to promote cooperation and friendship among the breeders and owners of a Brittany and to encourage the highest standards in breeding, training and showing of Brittanys in the field and in the show ring.
The American Brittany Club holds a National trial in the fall. At this trial a National Champion is named as well as a National Amateur Champion. A National Gun Dog Championship is also held each year. It also holds two National Specialty Shows and three National Futurities(both for field and show). It sponsors National Classic stakes on Quail, Pheasant, Prarie Chicken, Chukar, Gun Dog, and Grouse-Woodcock.
The magazine, The American Brittany, is published monthly and is sent to all members of regional clubs as well as members-at-large as part of their membership dues. The magazine contains reports of trials, shows, and club activities as well as articles on care and training of the Brittany. There are also articles of general interest. It carries a listing of kennels, dogs at stud and trainers.
Yearly membership is $25.00. Membership in one of the regional clubs carries an automatic membership in the American Brittany Club. You may join a regional club or as a member-at-large. Contact an A.B.C. Director for the club nearest you. To see a list of the A.B.C. Directors, Regional Clubs, and phone numbers for the club secretaries, click *HERE*