Minnesota State 4-H Dog Project

Dog Judges

Currently, the purpose of the dog judges certification process is to certify judges for state 4-H dog shows.
This will provide consistent judging at state competition.

Counties are not required to use a certified judge at their county fair shows.
You may select the judge of your choice.

Categories of 4-H Dog Judges:

Provisional
In the process of being certified, but not yet completed.

Certified
Have met the requirements to become certified. May be certified in any area (example: Agility only, Obedience only, Showmanship only, Agility & Obedience, Agility & Showmanship, Obedience & Showmanship, or Agility, Obedience, & Showmanship).

Senior
Have been certified for five years and have judged a minimum of 25 shows (at the county, regional, and/or state level) in agility, obedience, and/or showmanship (not 25 of each).

Master
A senior judge who is certified in all three areas with a minimum of five shows (at the county, regional, and/or state level) judged in each area.

Check "On the Calendar" for Judge's ReCertification Dates and Judges Trainings when available

Judges Certification Process	Judges Certification Committee Overview
List of Certified Judges	Judges Certification Committee Members

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reviewed January 2008

Provisional	In the process of being certified, but not yet completed.
Certified	Have met the requirements to become certified. May be certified in any area (example: Agility only, Obedience only, Showmanship only, Agility & Obedience, Agility & Showmanship, Obedience & Showmanship, or Agility, Obedience, & Showmanship).
Senior	Have been certified for five years and have judged a minimum of 25 shows (at the county, regional, and/or state level) in agility, obedience, and/or showmanship (not 25 of each).
Master	A senior judge who is certified in all three areas with a minimum of five shows (at the county, regional, and/or state level) judged in each area.