Being a supporter of a particular dog breed frequently includes participating in a local or regional chapter of the breed’s
parent club. It is the national parent club that compiles the written breed standard honored by the American Kennel Club.
A favorite among sportsmen, the Brittany is celebrated in both field and conformation events. These versatile dogs have no better friend than Franklin resident Kent Patterson. Kent is secretary/treasurer of the regional Music City Brittany Club and also represents the East Central Region as a member of the board of directors of the American Brittany Club, the breed sponsor group for both the American Kennel Club and the American Field, two of the most significant breed registries in the country.
“The Music City Brittany Club is primarily a horseback field trial club with events held in mid-November and early March,” Kent explains. “We sponsor the Dixieland Brittany Championship in November.”
The club is made up of about 40 members in southern Kentucky and middle and west Tennessee. Kent himself has seven dogs and stays active in field trials and hunting.
