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Dog Skill-a-thon Study Guide

Written collaboratively by Nathan Skadsen; Wendy Sweeter; and Kasee Hieb, former SDSU Extension State 4-H Agri-Workforce Coordinator. Updates provided by 4-H Dog Coordinating Council.

Station 1: Conformation

This station will test the 4-H member’s knowledge on conformation for bites, ears and eyes.

  • Bites, American Kennel Club.

Station 2: Dog Breeds

This station will test the 4-H member’s knowledge of dog breeds. All breeds will come from the American Kennel Club Non-Sporting Group. 4-H members will be given a picture and a short description of the breed to be identified.

Station 3: External Parts of the Dog

This station will test the 4-H member’s knowledge of the external parts of a dog.

Station 4: Dog Health

This station will test the 4-H member’s knowledge of internal and external parasites.

Station 5: Bathing a Dog

This station will test the 4-H member’s knowledge on bathing a dog.

Related Topics

4-H Dog Show