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Minnesota 4-H State Dog Show

The Minnesota 4-H State Dog Show is an annual event held in the fall after the Minnesota State Fair. The State Dog Show consists of agility, obedience, and showmanship events.

  • September 24-25, 2011 - Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul

Who can attend?

4-H youth, who have completed 4th grade at the time of the show and have earned a blue ribbon at their county show.

What will I do at the State Dog Show?

2011 Activities Schedule posted 9/19/11 (29 K PDF)
2011 Participant Confirmation Letter with Show Details posted 9/19/11 (154 K PDF)

How much does it cost?

2011 Program Fee is $15 plus $15 for each class entered.

Important News from the Minnesota 4-H Dog Project Development Committee:
Every county with Dog Show participants must read the Fundraiser Information Letter below.

Minnesota 4-H Dog Project Development Committee Fundraiser Information Letter

Registration

2011 Member Entry (19 K PDF)
2011 State Camping Reservation Form (25 K PDF)

Does your county have an outstanding youth and/or adult volunteer in the dog project?
If so, nominate them for a youth leader or adult leader award to be presented at the state dog show.
Submit the nomination forms below by September 1, 2011 to the address on the form.
If you need more information, contact Marlene Keller, State 4-H Dog Show Coordinator, at 1-763-757-6618 or via email at marlene_keller @yahoo.com

2011 Dog Project Outstanding Adult Leader Nomination Form

2011 Dog Project Outstanding Youth Leader Nomination

State Dog Show Results

2011 Dog Show Results by County 143 K PDF Available September 27, 2011
2011 Dog Show Results by Class 103 K PDF Available September 27, 2011

2011 Dog Show Agility Results 456 K PDF Available September 27, 2011

2011 Dog Show Champion Photos (information about using SmugMug site)

State Dog Show Resources

    Prior to your County Fair/Qualifying Dog Show:

    Duplicate all materials to distribute in one packet to each 4-Her eligible for the State 4-H Dog Show.

    • Print out the 2011 Show Premium List and all 2011 Show Forms.
    • Set a county deadline for your 4-Hers to return all applicable 2011 Show Forms and fees to your county extension office. Note that checks are made payable to University of MN.

Contact

Brad Rugg
4-H Program Director
ruggx002@umn.edu
1-800-444-4238 (ext. 775)

Amber Runke
4-H Program Specialist
runk0014@umn.edu
1-800-444-4238 (ext. 223)


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