Michigan 4-H Dog Program

It's almost time for the 2026 Michigan State 4-H Dog Show!
Registration is open NOW!! See the below link for registration. All 4-H Youth age 5-19 as of January 1st, 2027 are eligible for this year's show. The show catalog can be found through the registration link.
REMINDER: All Counties must provide a volunteer for every 3 youth, including counties sending only one youth. Counties who do not meet their volunteer quota will not be eligible to send youth to the state show. We rely on your help to keep things running smoothly! No experience required, must be a Gold or Silver volunteer.
To register as a volunteer, youth, or sponsor please see: https://events.anr.msu.edu/26StateDogShow/
If you have questions, please contact Kat VanDouser at [email protected].

It's almost time for the 2026 Michigan State 4-H Dog Show!

Registration is open NOW!! See the below link for registration. All 4-H Youth age 5-19 as of January 1st, 2027 are eligible for this year's show. The show catalog can be found through the registration link.

REMINDER: All Counties must provide a volunteer for every 3 youth, including counties sending only one youth. Counties who do not meet their volunteer quota will not be eligible to send youth to the state show. We rely on your help to keep things running smoothly! No experience required, must be a Gold or Silver volunteer.

To register as a volunteer, youth, or sponsor please see: https://events.anr.msu.edu/26StateDogShow/

If you have questions, please contact Kat VanDouser at [email protected].

Don't forget!! We are accepting submissions for this year's 4-H State Dog Show T-Shirt Contest! All entries must be received by August 1st at 11:59pm.

For more information & contest guidelines, see: bit.ly/3Rdgl82

Questions? Please reach out to Kat VanDouser: [email protected]

State Dog Show registration is coming SOON!
While you wait, we are accepting submissions for this year's 4-H State Dog Show T-Shirt Contest! All entries must be received by August 1st at 11:59pm.

For more information & contest guidelines, see: bit.ly/3Rdgl82

Questions? Please reach out to Kat VanDouser: [email protected]

We're ready to officially announce the date and location of the 2026 4-H State Dog Show! Join us on Saturday, September 19th 2026 at the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds!

Registration and additional details to come in the coming weeks - we hope to see you there!

Questions? Please reach out to Kat at [email protected].

We are thrilled to announce that the updated Michigan 4-H Dog Patch Program Guide is now available! You asked, we listened - this updated guide comes complete with full color graphics for each patch, patch descriptions, new
patch groupings (so that we can add new patches!) and a brand new ordering form!

You can view the new guidebook on our website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/4_h_dog_patch_program

Questions: Kat VanDouser - [email protected]

Like or heart react your favorite one - Kat entered a gingerbread showmanship ring class!

Interested in helping shape the Michigan 4-H Dog program? The Michigan 4-H Statewide Dog Committee is now accepting membership applications!

**DEADLINE EXTENDED!**
We still have a few open seats!

Youth age 13-19 as of 1/1/26, and Approved Gold volunteers are encouraged to apply! Additional details can be found on the application.

The deadline to apply is December 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Link: bit.ly/4-HTeamDog

Questions? Email Kat VanDouser - [email protected]

The long awaited day is finally here - The NEW Michigan 4-H Dog Showmanship Manual is now available!

The manual can be found here:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/michigan-4-h-dog-showmanship-manual

Additional updates, including State 4-H dogs Show results, to come soon!

Questions?
Please contact Kat VanDouser at [email protected].