Handlers show off dogs at Bernalillo County 4-H fair

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Bernalillo County’s 4-H club hosted a dog fair on Saturday at Expo New Mexico. Contestants showed off how well their dogs follow commands. The show is a culmination of a year’s worth of hard work and constant training.

4-H prides itself on teaching the next generation agriculture and farming, and taking care of dogs is a big part of that. The president of the 4-H Board said the judges are strict, and winning is harder than it may seem.

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4-H holds dog shows yearly. Along with prize ribbons and bragging rights, the grand champion winner is awarded a giant belt buckle.

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