Owner of award winning dog recognized

The Brunswick County Board of Supervisors recognized Bridgette Clary from Brodnax at the December meeting. Her dog, Angus, won Best of Breed at the National Dog Show held Nov. 15, 2020 and hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. Supervisor Dr. Barbara Jarrett Harris, Chair, third from the left, said she was watching the dog show after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and heard them say the word “Brodnax” and that got her attention. Dr. Harris offered her congratulations on behalf of the board and wished Bridgette much success in the future. Supervisor Bernard L. Jones, Sr., left, Supervisor Dr. Alfonzo Seward, Supervisor John Zubrod, Vice Chair, and County Administrator Charlette T. Woolridge, Ph.D. joined in the presentation. Supervisor Welton Tyler participated in the meeting virtually. Bridgette’s parents are Kim Anderson, Alberta, and Scott Clary, Brodnax. (Sylvia Allen/Brunswick Times-Gazette)

National Championship will air on

ABC on Jan. 17, 2021 at 2 p.m.

LAWRENCEVILLE – The Brunswick County Board of Supervisors recently presented Bridgette Clary from Brodnax, Virginia with a certificate in recognition of her award winning dog, Angus. He won Best of Breed at the 2020 National Dog Show held in Oaks, Penn. hosted by The Kennel Club of Philadelphia on November 15, 2020. The presentation to Bridgette was made at the December meeting.

Bridgette provided more information about the memorable day and about Angus.

“The show aired on TV Thanksgiving Day after the Macy’s Day Parade and Angus got a lot of TV coverage in The Hound Group! It was amazing to sit and watch yourself, and your dog on national television! He also won Best of Breed at the 2020 National Championship held in Orlando, Fla. on December 12, 2020. The National Championship will air on ABC on January 17, 2021 at 2 p.m. EST. Make sure to keep an eye out for Angus in The Hound Group!”

Bridgette said his full registered name is:

GCHB CGCH Stackem Up The Business Breed

His titles mean the following:

GCHB - Grand Champion Bronze

CGCH - Coonhound Grand Bench Champion

Congratulations Bridgette and best of luck in the next competition and beyond!