4-H Paws N Pals Club participates in AKC Dog Show

4-H Paws N Pals selling their dog bandanas at the Upper Potomac Valley Kennel Club AKC Dog Show

The 4-H Paws N Pals Club was a proud participant in the Upper Potomac Valley Kennel Club’s AKC All Breed Dog Show held at the Allegany County Fair Grounds October 16th through 18th, 2009.

The dog show gave members the opportunity to see how a real AKC dog show was run. Members viewed before hand primping and grooming of the dogs. They got to talk to owners, handlers, and groomers about what the dog show world is all about. 4-H’ers had front row seats to watch all the action in the ring as dogs competed for agility titles, obedience titles, and best in show. Members routed on their favorite breed throughout the 3 day long event.

Matt P. meets a Giant Schnauzer as he gets ready for his big moment in the ring

4-H Paws N Pals members volunteered to be the “Official Pooper Scoopers” of the dog show. Members took turns cleaning up “accidents” in and around the show rings.

The 4-H club was also invited to sell their hand made dog bandanas at the event. Event participants were very complimentary of the club’s wares and supported our club enthusiastically. The club netted $300 in bandana sales at the 3 day event.

The Upper Potomac Valley Kennel Club generously donated $300 to the 4-H Paws N Pals Club in thanks for being the event’s “Official Pooper Scoopers”. Another fun and profitable weekend of activities and learning events with the 4-H Paws N Pals Club.

Caldwell B and Mondo Man, the number 1 King Charles Cavalier Spaniel in the country