Allegany Co 4-H’ers Compete in MD State Dog Quiz Bowl

4-H Paws N Pals Intermediate Dog Quiz Bowl Team members: Lydia D., Caldwell B., Sarah T.

Saturday, October 10, 2009, was the Maryland State Dog Quiz Bowl Contest in Westminster, MD. The 4-H Paws N Pals Club was proud to have two teams competing for the first time ever. This was the first time that any participants from Allegany County participated in the state event. Members of the Intermediate Team included Lydia D., Caldwell B., and Sarah T. Intermediate Team Captain was Sarah T. Members of the Junior Team included Alicia J., and Kaufman B., from the 4-H Paws N Pals Club. Our Junior Team was also joined by Maddie Y., from Frederick County. Junior Team Captain was Alicia J.

Members of the Dog Quiz Bowl Team had been practicing since June to ready themselves for the big competition. Through Dog Quiz Bowl, team members learned about more than 140 different AKC registered dog breeds, dog health, dog diseases, dog first aid, dog breeding, pet ownership and responsibility, and AKC dog sports including Junior Showmanship, Agility, Earthdog events, Tracking, and Rally-O. The Paws N Pals Dog Quiz Bowl Team used an online learning tool specifically designed for their team using dog related information to help them study for the event.

4-H Paws N Pals Junior Dog Quiz Bowl Team: Maddie Y., Alicia J., Kaufman B.

The Junior Team came in 3rd place in the state event. Individual results included Kaufman Butler in 6th place and Alicia Jackson in 7th place. The Intermediate Team came in 5th place. Individual results included Sarah Thomas in 6th place.

After the competition, team members were taken to Applebees Restaurant where they were treated to lunch courtesy of the 4-H Paws N Pals Club.

Congratulations to all the members of the 4-H Paws N Pals Dog Quiz Bowl Team. Great job!

The 4-H Paws N Pals Club will start practicing soon for next years MD State Dog Quiz Bowl Contest to be held in the spring. If you are interested in joining the team, please email Kim Butler, 4-H Paws N Pals Dog Quiz Bowl Coach, at KimButler@4-HPawsNPals.com .

Intermediate Team in competition at the MD State Dog Quiz Bowl Contest

Junior Team Members in competition

Kaufman B. enjoys lunch at Applebees

Lydia D and Sarah T at lunch at Applebees following the MD State Dog Quiz Bowl Contest