4H DOGS

Superintendent – Marlene Noteboom

Phone - 354-3888

All dogs must be in place by 8 a.m. Monday, opening day of the Fair.

Dogs must be removed between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Wednesday of the Fair.

4H Dog Calendar

Monday                 8:00 a.m.             Dogs on bench for Vet check

                            9:00 a.m.             Obedience Classes

                            1:00 p.m.             Fitting and Showing Classes

                            4:00 p.m.             Costume Class

                            4:30 p.m.             Trick Class

                            7:30 p.m.             Obstacle Course

Tuesday                8:00 a.m.             Dogs on bench for Vet check

                            9:00 a.m.             Obedience Classes

                            1:00 p.m.             Fitting and Showing Classes

                            4:00 p.m.             Costume Class

                            4:30 p.m.             Trick Class

                            7:30 p.m.             Obstacle Course

 Wednesday          9:00 a.m.             Judging Contest

                           10:00 a.m.             Identification Contest (to continue throughout the morning)

                            7:00 p.m.              Show Highlights

4H Dog Department Rules:

1. Health requirements: All dogs entered must be at least 6 months of age at time entries are due. A rabies certificate dated within 36 months of entry is required for each dog entered. All dogs must have distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, para influenza, parvovirus and corona virus vaccinations within 36 months of entry. Proof of vaccinations is required. Any questions, please call the Superintendent. All dogs must have been free from any contact with any infectious illness at least 30 days prior to entry. No female dog in estrus (heat/season) may be exhibited. Fair vet must and will reject any animal with an infectious disease or ectoparasites such as lice, mites, ticks, fleas.

2. Entries can be entered on-line, or forms are due in the Fair office by July 25th. If July 25^th falls on a weekend, entries will be accepted in the Fair office on Monday. See rule #1 on 4-H General Rules & Regulations. Entry must be signed by parent or guardian of each exhibitor assuming any and all responsibility and liability resulting from any action, accidents or misfortune to the dogs, exhibitors and spectators. All exhibitors or clubs participating at this Fair in these events must be accompanied by an adult leader, advisor, and/or parent or guardian. All dogs must be the exhibitor's project animal. A lease or record book is required if the dog is not owned by the exhibitor or exhibitor’s family.

3. All dogs shall be kept on leash except as required for exhibiting purposes and are not allowed to enter into livestock or other exhibit buildings on the Fairgrounds. An exhibit building, exercise and judging areas are provided. A Guide Dog Puppy will be allowed to go out on the Fairgrounds only if the puppy is wearing its Guide Dog Coat, is controlled by its 4-H Puppy Raiser, and is accompanied by an adult.

4. No dog will be crated or muzzled on the bench. Any dog that cannot be benched without causing a problem will be excused from the Fairgrounds. No dog without suitable benching equipment, which includes a leather or web buckle collar and a benching chain with swivel bolt snaps at both ends, will be allowed on the bench, and will be excused from the Fairgrounds. The benching chain should be at least as long as the shoulder height of your dog, maximum length 3 feet. Training collars are not allowed on the bench.

5. No dog shall be left unattended. At least one attendant for every four dogs shall be on duty at all times. The attendants must be a 4-H dog exhibitor or an approved member of the immediate family. No exhibit may be removed from the exhibit building or Fairgrounds to another place without the consent of the Superintendent during the scheduled hours of the show. All dogs will be benched from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. No dogs will be left in the benching area overnight.

6. Each exhibitor is solely responsible for the cleanliness, control, and conduct of their entry. Exhibitors are expected to maintain a clean bench area and shall toilet, exercise and groom their exhibits in designated areas only, and will be responsible for keeping such areas clean and orderly (clean-up equipment is provided). No food will be allowed in the building. This rule will be strictly enforced.

7. 4-H members exhibiting a dog must enter one lot from each Class A, Class B - Lots 1 thru 9, and Class C in order to be considered for Best Overall Showman.. Best of Division will be awarded on total of scores received by the 4-H member showing the same dog in Class A, B, and C. Members not entering classes A, B, and C will not be eligible for Best of Division.

DIVISION 34 - DOGS

CLASS A - FITTING AND SHOWING

Lots may be split according to age groups.

PREMIUMS: 20.00   15.00   10.00

LOT NUMBER

1. Novice class

2. Open class, for exhibitors that have been awarded a blue ribbon in a county or state competition.

Trophies for Overall Grand and Reserve Overall sponsored by Elenbaas and Kulshan Veterinary Hospital.

CLASS B - OBEDIENCE

Only one entry permitted each member per lot.

Trophies for Overall Grand and Reserve Overall sponsored by Elenbaas and Kulshan Veterinary Hospital.

CLASS C - IDENTIFICATION CONTEST

Written test on knowledge of parts of the dog, breeds of dogs, equipment, general care and training. Information sources: current 4-H dog project materials and AKC complete dog book.

PREMIUMS: 5.00   4.00   2.50

LOT NUMBER

1. Identification Contest

CLASS D – JUDGING

PREMIUMS 6.00   5.00   4.00

LOT NUMBER

1. Judging

CLASS E – GAMES – Ribbons only

CLASS F – DECORATED BENCH (CLUB UNIT) – Ribbons only

Judged on: Creativity – 40%, Neatness – 20%, Utility (theme) – 30%, Subject and Background -10%.

LOT NUMBER

1. Decorated bench

CLASS G - HERDSMANSHIP

Judging will be done on a club basis (minimum of four animals). Will be based on display effects, club sign, name or stall cards, cleanliness and orderliness of benching, equipment out of sight or neatly displayed, alleyway swept and neat, educational displays - 60%; exhibitors (youth on duty) appearance, courtesy, conduct and cooperation on job - 30%; Dogs, securely and properly tied on benched, clean and comfortable, regularly cared for - 10%.

PREMIUMS: 26.00   24.00   21.50

LOT NUMBER

1. Herdsmanship

CLASS H - 4-H DOGS SELF-DETERMINED PROJECTS

ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE ENTERED BETWEEN 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday before the Fair. Any shop project, equipment built, sewing project, models, or art project associated with 4-H'ers project.

PREMIUMS: 9.00   7.00   6.00

LOT NUMBER

1. Projects costing over $5.00 to make

PREMIUMS: 5.00   4.00   3.00

LOT NUMBER

2. Projects costing under $5.00 to make

CLASS I - 4-H IN ACTION - See rule #22 in the 4-H General Rules and Regulations

PREMIUM: 5.00

LOT NUMBER

1. 4-H in Action