Animal Science
Boulder County 4-H Dog Project
Cavies, more commonly known as guinea pigs, are easy-to-care-for household pets and are a great way for young people of all ages to get involved in livestock projects in 4-H.
In the 4-H Cavy Project, enrolled members will learn how to perform health checks on their animals, how to care for their animal through nutrition and other practices, how to show their animal, and gain general knowledge about the diverse breeds that make up the cavy family.
All animals and family pets are welcome in this project. Come ready to learn more about your animal/s and share in the joy that is cavy ownership!
Summer 2026 Dog Schedule
- July 22 (1:30 – 5 PM): Boulder County Fair 4-H Dog Agility Contest
Boulder County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena - Aug. 3 (7:30 AM – 3:30 PM): Boulder County Fair 4-H Dog Show, Obedience, Rally, Showmanship
Boulder County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena - Aug. 6 (5 – 6:30 PM): Awards, Boulder County Fair 4-H Dog Show
Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building - Aug. 7 (2 – 4 PM): Small Animal Round Robin Contest
Boulder County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena - Aug. 22-23 (9 AM – 5 PM): State 4-H Dog Contest {Tentative date}
Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, CO - Sept. 19-20 (8 AM – 5 PM): State 4-H Dog Agility Contest
El Paso County Fairgrounds, Calhan, CO
Project Information & Resources
Record Books / e-Records
4-H Record Books are also called e-Records. Each project has its own record book that members are required to complete each year. Record books have a few times to be checked on progress throughout the year:
- June – your 4-H leader will be sure your books are started and up to date.
- Prior to showing at the Boulder County Fair, your record books will be checked by your superintendent to be sure they are up to date and complete as can be in order to participate and show at the fair.
- Final Companion animal record books are due to be received at the extension office by the second Friday in September. (please note: your 4-H Leader may need an earlier deadline for review and signatures.)
Visit the Colorado 4-H website for additional project info and materials.
Related Events
Currently there are no upcoming events scheduled. Please check back for the latest events as they are scheduled.
Contact the Dog Project Team
We are ready to help and support you in your 4-H livestock journey.
Boulder County Fair Dog
Project Superintendent
Dog Project Assistant
Boulder County Specialist CSU Extension
4-H Youth Development Livestock & Animals