DEPARTMENT “N” DOG
PROJECT COORDINATOR:
Kellie Wolverton
Phone: 260-3121
Thursday, April 16, 2009
SHOWMANSHIP:
Friday,
April 17, 2009
CHECK-IN:
Friday, April 24, 2009
CHECK-IN:
900 – 10:00 am
SHOW STARTS:
10:00 am
CHECK IN:
4:00 – 5:00 pm
SHOW STARTS:
5:00 pm
April
24, 2009
TAKE PRIDE
IN YOUR PROJECT. PLEASE CLEAN THE BLEACHER AREA AFTER YOUR SHOWS.
All Small Stock General Rules Apply
In the event of conflict between Dog and Small Stock
rules: Dog rules will take precedent.
GENERAL DOG
RULES:
Members and dogs must be actively enrolled in the 4‑H
Dog Care and Training Project ninety (90) days to participate in
All dogs brought to the Fairgrounds must
be licensed with
Aggressive dogs are not permitted in 4-H Dog
competition. Dogs that have shown some aggression but have been worked can be
shown, permitted they have the following: 3 leaders sign off on the dog and
these three leaders have seen the dog’s behavior, tested the dog and the
behavior is no longer aggressive.
Under no circumstances is anyone allowed
to approach the judge or stewards with a dispute or problem during the show. It
must be taken to the Dog Project Director, whose decision will be considered
final for that day. Any grievance will be discussed at the next dog leader
meeting.
Exhibitors are responsible to be ready at ringside
when their class is called or they miss the class. If an exhibitor is exhibiting in another project or class which
conflict with the dog show, member should notify the show superintendents for
all projects involved in case there is flexibility in show order.
Dogs receiving a qualifying score of 170
or above must move up to the next level in pre-novice, pre-graduate novice. Pre-novice
moves to Novice, Novice moves to Pre-Graduate Novice. Dogs may remain in the
Graduate Novice, Open and Utility level for as long as the exhibitor wishes. Dogs
are not allowed to move down levels.
Please refer to class descriptions.
Dogs not entered in the show may not be
brought to the show grounds.
OWNERSHIP, SHOW AND TRAINING:
8.
Dogs must be
trained and shown exclusively in obedience, showmanship and/or agility by the 4-H
member during the project year beginning October 1, 2008 and ending September
30, 2009. Dogs must be 1 year old by fair. Dogs must be owned by youth or
immediate family member. Other situations will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
9.
One of the dogs
in a brace may be owned by or trained in the individual exercises by someone
other than the member showing the brace, provided that the member showing the
brace has done the brace training. A dog may participate in a brace with only one
exhibitor.
10. A 4‑H member may show as many dogs as wished in
Obedience classes, however, all 4‑H members are
limited to one regular obedience class per dog and one dog per class. These
dogs may be entered in either or both of the non-regular obedience classes.
11. A 4‑H member may show one dog in the appropriate
regular (Novice or Open) showmanship class, and two
dogs in the appropriate Brace class.
12. Classes may
be combined in an effort to expedite the show providing that it maintains the
12-dog limit for long sits and downs. Changes will be announced and members
will be given a five-minute warning. Classes will be scored separately.
13. All classes
will be judged by the
14. All
Pre-novice members will hold their leashes in their hands.
15. TEAM: At least two (2) of the four (4) dogs must be
trained no higher than at the level at which the team is entered and no dog may
be entered in a class more than 1 step below what they are being shown at.
16. Posters and other educational displays will be shown
in accordance with the Old Pueblo Hall Building Rules and Guidelines. Exhibits
must be of an original idea and must be original work to be eligible for
competition. Others may be entered for exhibition only. Posters and displays
entered in Old Pueblo Hall must be picked up on the last day of the Fair at
check-out time by the exhibitor. Any
posters, etc. not claimed may be lost. All posters to be judged MUST be
entered on Fair entry form. Posters must be turned in by deadline (See Old
Pueblo Hall Rules)
ELIMINATION
GUIDELINES:
17. Female dogs in season, must
be reported to the leader and to the show superintendent. Females in season
must be kept away from other dogs in marked area and crated. Accommodation will
be made for these females as much as possible. Pregnant, within four weeks of
due date, or bitches with litter four weeks of age or older but still lactating
(producing milk) must have veterinarian approval before being shown. Letter
must be submitted at time of check-in.
18. For the protection of the other project dogs, the
Superintendent and Project Director, jointly with a veterinarian, if available,
have the right to reject any exhibit showing evidence of disease or parasites
and to include lameness, disease or improperly cared for dog.
19. For the protection of the 4‑H members, their
dogs and spectators, aggressive behavior by the dog will eliminate the dog from
further competition at the current Pima County Fair. This decision will be made
by the Project Director and Show Superintendent.
20. Any display of poor sportsmanship on the part of the
handlers will eliminate the handler from further competition at the current
Pima County Fair Dog show. This decision
will be made by the Project Director and Show Superintendent.
21. Dogs must be on leash or crated and attended at all
times. Any loose dog or one, which is
tied and left unattended may be excused from any
further competition that day. This decision will be made by the Project
Director or Show Superintendent.
22. The Pima County Fair,
23. Exhibitors may not accept coaching or training while in
the show ring. Acceptance will result in disqualification from that class. This
decision will be made by the judge, Project Director, and Show Superintendent.
EQUIPMENT AND
CARE:
24. All grooming the day of the show must be done by the 4‑H member.
25. All dogs must be brought to the show on a six (6) foot
training leash and either a flat buckle collar or training collar. Dogs must be
shown only on a show lead or training collar with a 6 foot leash. Nothing
except the leash may be attached to the collar in the ring. Dog licenses should
be attached to a flat buckle collar and removed prior to entering the ring.
26. Exhibitors are responsible for bringing their own
shade, water, and feed for the dogs. Additionally, exhibitors are responsible
for allowing adequate time for their dogs to relieve themselves prior to
entering the ring. ALL MEMBERS MUST CLEAN UP AFTER THEIR DOGS.
27. Rings should be no less than 40 feet by 50 feet, with
at least a 4-foot buffer.
DRESS OF THE
EXHIBITOR:
28. 4-H members are expected to wear the following attire
when exhibiting or performing Obedience and Showmanship at a Fair function: Dark
solid colored pants or skirts (jeans are fine). Collared and long or short sleeved
shirt or blouse and tie combination in 4-H colors. Club vests are optional. Belt,
if loops are provided. Agility and Rally: 4-H members may wear 4-H dress or
club t-shirt (unaltered, sleeved) and long pants/skirt. Closed toe shoes. Dogs
may not wear clothing or other adornments.
AGILITY:
4-H Agility
Rules:
A. 4-H members and their dogs must qualify by:
(1) Being entered in Novice Obedience or demonstrating off leash control or submitting proof of completion of a recognized agility class.
(2) Leader must submit certificate of readiness.
B. All exhibitors enter at their dog's own risk.
A. All exhibitors must agree to abide by all rules and regulations. As outlined in the agility guidelines.
OBEDIENCE: CLASS
DESCRIPTIONS:
If you are unsure about what class you should be in, check with your leader, show superintendent or the project director.
PRE-NOVICE A:
(Junior and Senior) - This class is for first year members with first year dogs only.
PRE-NOVICE B
OPEN:
This class is for any exhibitor that has 1) trained a dog, any dog, in 4-H at that level. 2) a dog that has not received a qualifying score of 170 at the Pima County Fair. 3) experienced dog with new handler.
(Junior and Senior) - This class is for members who have never shown a dog (any dog) at the Novice level ONLY.
NOVICE B OPEN:
This class is for any exhibitor that has 1) trained a dog, any dog, in 4-H at that level. 2) a dog that has not received a qualifying score of 170 at the Pima County Fair.
PRE-GRADUATE
NOVICE:
This class is for any dog that has not received a qualifying score of 170 points at a Pima County Fair at the Pre-Graduate Novice level.
GRADUATE
NOVICE, OPEN & UTILITY:
Are open to any age, any experience handler or dog.
CLASS 1 - OBEDIENCE
1 Pre‑Novice A ‑ Junior (ages 9‑13 First year in project)
2 Pre‑Novice A – Senior (ages 14‑19 First year in project)
3 Pre‑Novice B ‑ Open (ages 9‑19 please see class description above.)
4 Novice A ‑ Junior (ages 9‑13 Dog's first year in Novice level)
5 Novice A ‑ Senior (ages 14‑19 Dog's first year in Novice level)
6 Novice B ‑ Open (ages 9‑19 please see class description above.)
7 Pre-Graduate Novice Open (ages 9-19)
8 Graduate Novice ‑ Open (ages 9‑19)
9 Open (ages 9‑19)
10 Utility Open (ages 9‑19)
11 Pre‑Novice Brace Open (ages 9‑19)
12 Novice Brace (ages 9‑19)
13 Pre‑Novice Team Open (ages 9‑19)
14 Novice Team ‑ Open (ages 9‑19)
15 Pre-Graduate Novice Team (ages 9‑19)
16 Grad Novice Team (ages 9-19)
There are no universally accepted standards for judging a showmanship class, and the winner is the one who, in the judge's estimation, does the best job of showing their dog. In showmanship, as opposed to obedience classes, the heaviest emphasis is placed on the handler's performance and presentation and grooming of the dog. Conformation of the dog is specifically not to be considered.
In showmanship "Novice" means no previous experience in a 4-H dog project.
17 Junior Novice Showmanship (Class only open to first year exhibitors ages 9-11)
18 Intermediate Novice Showmanship (Class only open to first year exhibitors ages 12-14)
19 Senior Novice Showmanship (Class only open to first year exhibitor ages 15-19)
20 Junior Open Showmanship (Class open to any age exhibitor 9-11)
21 Intermediate Open Showmanship (Class open to an any age exhibitor 12-14)
22 Senior Open Showmanship (Class open to an any age exhibitor 15-19)
23 Brace Novice Showmanship (Class only open to first time
exhibitor in Brace (ages 9-19)
24 Brace Open Showmanship (ages 9-19)
Flat Buckle Collars (no attachments of any kind).
25 Level I: Hoops and Tunnels
26 Level II – Off Leash
27 Level III –Off Leash.
28 Novice A
29 Novice B
30 Advanced A
31 Advanced B
32 Excellent
33 Guide Dog Raiser, ages 9 - 19 yr.
See Old
34 Junior Poster (ages 9-11)
35 Intermediate Poster (ages 12-14)
36 Senior Poster (ages 15-19)
37 Club Exhibit