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The Greater Milwaukee Brittany Club (GMBC) welcomes members and their families, and you can get involved by attending its events, training sessions, and social gatherings, or by joining the organization directly. The club is a regional club of the American Brittany Club and is celebrating its 59th year. Its two stated goals are encouraging the highest standards in breeding, training, and exhibiting dogs, and promoting cooperation and friendship among owners and breeders. If you own a Brittany, are considering one, or simply want to spend time with people who do, the club's calendar gives you several entry points.
What the Club Does
GMBC pursues its goals by sponsoring:
- Field trials
- Hunt tests
- Conformation and obedience shows
- Training sessions
- Social events
These activities serve both competitive exhibitors and owners who just want structured time with their dogs.
2026 Calendar of Events
The club publishes a yearly calendar. Here is the 2026 schedule as listed on its site:
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| April 11–12 | Spring Field Trial | Bong |
| May 16–17 | Hunt Test | Ottawa |
| May 23–24 | Spring Field Trial | Bong |
| June 13–14 | Training Meeting | Ottawa |
| June 27 | Specialty Show | West Bend |
| August 22–23 | Find Flush Fire, Training | Ottawa |
| September 12–13 | Fall Field Trial | Bong |
| September 26–27 | Fall Hunt Test | Ottawa |
| October 10–11 | Fall Walking Field Trial | Ottawa |
| January 16, 2027 | Awards Banquet | Aliota's, Wauwatosa, WI |
The Fall Field Trial on October 10–11, 2026 takes place at Ottawa Dog Grounds in Eagle, WI, and a premium document (ottawa_2026_october_premium.pdf) is linked from the site for that event.
How to Find Details and Updates
Two channels carry the practical information you need before attending:
- The club website's Event Page — the calendar entries point there for more information on each event.
- The club's Facebook group — the site notes the Facebook page is updated fairly often and invites you to "Join" the group to receive updates.
If you are planning to attend a field trial or hunt test, check the linked premium or event page first, since entry details and closing dates typically live in those documents rather than in the calendar listing itself.
Joining the Club
The club's welcome message explicitly invites you and your family to join, and describes membership as the way to become part of the organization. The site does not publish membership tiers, dues, or an online application form in the material available, so the practical route is to make contact through the site's contact channel or introduce yourself at an event or training session, where members can explain the current process.
A Sensible First Step
If you are unsure whether the club fits you, a training meeting or hunt test is a low-pressure way to see how members work with their dogs and whether the atmosphere suits you and your family. From there, you can decide whether to pursue membership or simply keep attending the events that match your interests.