Breeds
This breed is the smallest dog in the world, named after a state in Mexico, and known for its big personality.
Chihuahua
DON'T ever feed your dog this sweet, dark baking ingredient, as it contains a chemical called theobromine which is highly toxic to them.
Chocolate
When showing your dog, you should always keep yourself positioned so you are never doing [this] between the judge and your dog.
This massive, gentle giant is famous for rescue work in the snowy Swiss Alps and carrying a small barrel around its neck.
St. Bernard
DO make sure your project dog always has access to a clean bowl filled with this life-saving liquid, especially after training.
fresh water
This basic showmanship pattern requires the handler and dog to walk straight to the opposite end of the ring, turn around together, and walk straight back.
The down and back
This popular water-loving breed is famous for its thick "otter tail" and comes in three official colors: Black, Yellow, and Chocolate.
Labrador Retriever
DON'T give your dog cooked bones from the dinner table (like chicken bones) because they can easily do this inside the dog's stomach.
Splinter or break
Named after a letter in the alphabet, this pattern requires you to make two sharp 90-degree left turns to form a specific shape.
The "L" pattern
This incredibly fast breed holds the title of the fastest dog in the world, reaching speeds up to 45 miles per hour.
The Greyhound
DON'T let your dog clean up after taco night! These two common, pungent kitchen veggies can damage a dog's red blood cells.
Onion and garlic
When the judge asks you to move in a "Triangle Pattern," you will make this many distinct turns before returning to the start line.
Two turns
4-H classifies dogs into groups. This specific group includes breeds like the German Shepherd and Border Collie, which are born to move livestock.
The Herding Group
DO check the ingredients of sugar-free foods for this specific artificial sweetener, which causes a dangerous drop in a dog's blood sugar.
Xylitol
This is the specific term used when a handler gently adjusts a dog's four paws into the perfect standing position for their breed standard.
Stacking the Dog