Michigan 4-H Dog Program

08/28/2026

Don't forget!

Don't forget, registration ends Monday!!!

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]

08/27/2026

Don't forget, registration ends Monday!!!

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]

08/24/2026

ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER!!

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].

08/10/2026

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].

08/01/2026

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].

07/31/2026

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]

07/10/2026

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]

05/06/2026

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].

01/05/2026

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]