About the Contest
The Lancaster County 4‑H Dog Virtual Trivia Contest is an opportunity for 4‑H members to test their knowledge of dog science and skills in working with dogs — as well as expand their knowledge. The contest will be available online Wednesday, May 6, noon–Wednesday, May 13, 11:59 p.m. Preregistration is not required.
The contest consists of questions including, but not limited to, breed identification, dog body language, parasites and nutrition/feed (age/stage). The 2026 contest focuses on working breeds. No study resources are to be used while participating in this contest.
For more information about the Dog Virtual Trivia contest, contact Elizabeth Thiltges at ethiltges2@unl.edu or 402‑441‑7180.
Contest links for each division will be posted on this page.
Study Guide
Age divisions: Junior (ages 8–10) · Intermediate (ages 11–13) · Senior (ages 14–18)
Breed Identification
- Be able to identify various breeds from the Working group.
- Seniors be able to name 25 breeds, Intermediate be able to name 20 breeds, and Juniors be able to name 15 breeds.
- AKC Resource: https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/working
Dog Body Language
- What does wagging tail, whining, growling, digging, jumping, eating grass, hiding, soiling, chewing, biting, etc. mean?
- AKC Resource: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/how-to-read-dog-body-language
Parasites
- Be familiar with common internal parasites in canines: roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, whipworms and heartworms.
- How do they get them?
- How do you prevent them?
- How do you treat them?
- External parasites; fleas and ticks. How do they get them? How do you treat them?
- AKC Resource: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/parasites
Nutrition
- Read label: protein, how much to feed, main ingredients, etc.
- AKC Resource: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/how-to-read-a-dog-food-label