2026 ABC East Coast Directors Ballot

Mo Pollard

Mo Pollard is a resident of North Carolina in the East Coast Region. He is affiliated with the Northern Virginia Brittany Club and Sooner Brittany Club. He regularly attends events in CT, NC, VA, KS, OK, TX, IA, ME and AR. He has been associated with Brittanys for 13 years and with ABC for 13 years. He is willing to attend the ABC Board of Directors meeting.

Mo is a breeder who participates in Field Trials, shows, Hunt Tests and the Futurity. He is also a Field Trial judge for both AKC and American Field. He has bred and titled various dogs with titles including CH, GCH, FC, AFC, JH and American Field Champion.

Mo has held positions in various regional clubs over the years. He has served as President, club officer, Event Chairman for multiple events and Event Committee member. He continues to support the Field Committee and has also started working within the show community.

In his own words:

My passion for the American Brittany began with my grandfather’s Britt (Piper). When my grandfather was not guiding grouse hunts in the Northern Maine woods, he took us hunting grouse close to home.

Upon returning from serving 32 years in the US Navy, I joined the Central Maine Brittany Club, where I was mentored by numerous club members. Shortly after joining the CMBC, I purchased my first Brittany for grouse hunting. Following in my grandfather’s footsteps, I guided and hunted grouse in the North Maine woods.

It was not long before I wanted to extend my time hunting with dogs, so I started entering Hunt Tests and Field Trials. Since then, I have continued to participate with my dogs earning titles in both venues. Eventually, I wanted to give back to the sport and qualified to judge both Field Trials and Hunt Tests. Additionally, I enjoy supporting my wife Bobbie’s endeavors in the Show Ring.

If elected to the American Brittany Club (ABC) Board of Directors, I hope to collaborate with other Directors and Committee members in improving communications between ABC Leadership and ABC Membership. There are many challenges facing ABC today and in the near future. The most effective way to overcome these challenges will be teamwork by the Leadership and the membership of our American Brittany Club.

I believe there is a place for every member who owns a Brittany in ABC. I would like to utilize my 32 years of Senior Enlisted Leadership Experience in the US Navy to help improve teamwork with ABC’s Leadership and its members.

I want to ensure the membership in the East Coast Region that I will represent that their concerns and opinions are heard by actively seeking out member input and establishing an open line of communication.

Philip Thayer Jr.

Philip Thayer Jr. is a resident of New Hampshire. He is affiliated with the Northern New England Brittany Club. He regularly attends Brittany events in ME, NH, RI, MA, CT, NY and PA and has also participated in events in Canada. He has been involved with Brittanys for 52 years and with ABC for 38 years. He is willing to attend the ABC Board of Directors meeting.

Philip has participated in Field Trials, Hunt Tests, shows, the Futurity and NAVHDA. He is a breeder, and his dogs have earned multiple titles, including CH, GCH, SH, JH, NAVHDA NA and NAVHDA UT. He has received the most NAVHDA awards for Brittanys in the history of the breed. He is also a NAVHDA judge.

Philip has held multiple positions with various clubs, including Director, 1st Vice President for Field, 3rd Vice President for Show, Secretary and Field Trial Chairman. He has coordinated Field Trial and Hunt Test events and has also chaired the Summer Specialty.

In his own words, this is what he says his strongest asset will be serving on the Board of Directors.

As a current board member, I am committed to serving and representing ABC members. When I attend Brittany Club events, I always take the time to talk with Brittany people to discuss any concerns they may have for ABC. I ask for suggestions.

Membership is one of my main concerns. With the amount of Brittany pups sold every year, one would suspect we would have more ABC members. Our low membership is an indication we need to change as an organization if we want to survive.

I have been around long enough to remember what the Brittany world was like 20 to 30 years ago. I have watched ABC shrink while NAVHDA grows. I am open to suggestions on what we need to do to grow the ABC membership.