Hopkins County 4-H Members Win at District Dog Show

 

The District 4-H Dog Show, sponsored by AgriLife Extension, was held on May 3, 2008 in Dallas, TX.  The Dog Show is open to any 4-H member within the 22 counties that make up District IV.   Exhibitors (or their immediate families) must have owned dogs they intend to show for at least 60 days prior to the show.  All breeds, including mixed, are welcome to compete.  Dog and 4-H member teams can compete in eight different classes:  conformation, showmanship, trick contest, costume, dog quiz, dog ID, educational posters, and dog photography. The show stresses teamwork and follows American Kennel Club classes and procedures but is not sanctioned by the AKC.  Beginning dogs are entered in novice classes and more advanced dogs are entered in more demanding classes.  Each class has set commands and conditions under which the dog is expected to perform.  The 4-H Dog Project conforms to the system of 4-H: “A community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.”

 

Hopkins County 4-H members brought home the following winning awards:

Conformation

              Sporting group – 1st place, Zina Brewer

              Toy group – 2nd place, Anfisa Brewer

              Non-Sporting group – 1st place, Elliana Brewer

              Herding group – 1st Logan Miller

              Special group – 1st Ashley Miller

              Best of Show – Ashley Miller

Showmanship

              Jr. Novice – 4th place, Anfisa Brewer

              Jr. Open – 1st place, Logan Miller

              Senior Novice – 3rd place, Zina Brewer

              Senior Open – 2nd place, Ashley Miller

Costume

              3rd place, Ellianna Brewer

              5th place, Anfisa Brewer

Dog Quiz

              Junior - 3rd place tie, Anfisa Brewer & Logan Miller

              Senior – 1st place, Ashley Miller

 

 

Dog ID

              Junior – 1st place, Logan Miller

              Senior – 1st place, Ashley Miller

              Senior – 5th place, Zina Brewer

Educational Posters

              Junior – 1st place, Anfisa Brewer

              Senor – 1st place & Best Overall Educational Poster, Zina Brewer

Photography

              Multiple 1st place awards, Anfisa, Ellianna, & Zina Brewer

              Best Overall Photo – Zina Brewer

 

Great job Hopkins Count 4-H!

 

Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.  For more information contact the local AgriLife Extension Office at (903)885-3443.