PIMA COUNTY 4-H/FFA

DEPARTMENT “O” COMPANION ANIMALS

 

PROJECT COORDINATOR:

Robyn Morse

5758 S. Helena Strav                           

Tucson, AZ 85706

Phone: 574-2932                                  

SUPERINTENDENT:

Dianne Purcell

6081 W. Broomtail Circle

Tucson, AZ 85706

Phone: 744-4235

CHECK-IN:

Friday, April 17, 2009 10:00 to 11:00 am. &

 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

SHOWMANSHIP:

Friday, April 17, 2009 10:00 am. to 12:00 noon

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

Friday, April 17, 2009 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR PROJECT. PLEASE CLEAN UP THE SEATING AREA AFTER YOUR SHOWS.

All Small Stock General Rules Apply. See specific rules for each Division. See “Section III. A. Judging/Awards/Shows,” for posters and check-ins.

SHOWMANSHIP:

Showmanship for all divisions of companion animals will be held at the same time. Showmanship will be judged on the exhibitor's ability to show their knowledge in handling, fitting, and showing the animal to its best advantage. The judge may also ask questions pertaining to the project. Exhibitors may show only one animal in a division, and may show in no more than two divisions. Highest score to go toward Companion Animal Premiere Exhibition. There will be six show classes, which will be judged using the Danish system. Showmanship standards for each species must be submitted to the Project Coordinator by February 1, 2009, if such standards are not already in place. See the specific rules for each division.

CLASS I – SHOWMANSHIP:

LOT

1 Junior Novice

2 Junior

3 Intermediate Novice

4 Intermediate

5 Senior Novice

6 Senior

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

Presentations will be conducted by project judges. The exhibitor may choose to do a demonstration, illustrated talk, or some other form of public presentation. All divisions will compete in one event. There will be six show classes. Exhibitors in more than one division will be limited to one presentation. Animals must be in a cage, carrying case, or on a leash, according to the rules for each division.

JUDGING/AWARDS/SHOWS:

A. Non-animal exhibits must be checked inbetween 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2009, in accordance with Old Pueblo Building Rules.

B. Exhibitor must be aware of show schedule.Any schedule conflicts must be worked out with the Project Coordinator.

Companion animal premier exhibitor award will go to the one exhibitor scoring the highest in all areas. The following point system will be used:

Showmanship (actual points earned)

Public Presentation (actual points earned)

Paper/Report (5 page min., 1-10 pts)

Records (1-10 pts.)

Poster (actual points earned)

  • Poster, paper/report, records, presentation are to be listed on the Fair entry form. If an exhibitor enters several posters or individual displays, the highest score is counted toward premiere exhibitor’s competition.
  • Paper/report will be on 8 ½” x 11” paper. Paper/Report and posters are to be educational and may include topics such as breeding, training, feeds and feeding, judging breeds, etc.
  • Records should include cost, feed, housing, breeding, income/expenses, etc., on the project.

CLASS 2 – EDUCATIONAL POSTERS AND DISPLAYS

7 Individual Poster - Junior

8 Individual Poster - Intermediate

9 Individual Poster - Senior

10 Individual Display

11 Club Display

MISCELLANEOUS:

A.        "For Sale" signs provided by the Project Coordinator may be posted only after judging.

B.         Leasing of animals is permitted with formal lease agreement signed prior to January 15, 2009.

COCKATIEL AND PARAKEET:

EXHIBITOR:

A. Exhibitors must provide their own cages.

B. Exhibitors are limited to 4 (four) entries in any combination of single birds. Pens will be entered separately, limited to 2 (two) entries. Exhibits must be on display (not covered)  while Fair is open.

SHOWMANSHIP:

A. Exhibitor must show his/her own exhibit in showmanship.

B. Showmanship bird must be entered in abreed class. Clipped wings are recommended.

JUDGING/SHOW/AWARDS:

A. Entering breed must be approved by the  Project Coordinator.

B. The judge may move a parakeet from an American to an English class.

C. Pens must be of the same breed. Pens must be bred and raised by the exhibitor.

CLASS 3 - BREED CLASSES

LOT

12 American Parakeet

13 English Parakeet

14 Cockatiel

CLASS 4 - PEN CLASSES

15 Pen of Three Offspring, same parents

16 Pen of Three Offspring, different parents

17 Pen of Mother and Offspring

18 Pen of Father and Offspring

 

POTBELLIED PIGS

Animals:

A. Pigs must be registered with a recognized registry: IPPR, PPRS or NAPPA. Original registration must accompany animal. Altered males and females need not be registered.

B. Animals purchased from a judge must have been purchased at least six months prior to the Fair.

C. Pigs must meet state and local health requirements.

D. Pigs must be identified by ear-tag, tattoo or microchip.

E. Pigs must conform to NAPPA standards, free of defects and must not exceed maximum  size according to NAPPA standards.

F. No boars will be shown.

JUDGING/SHOWS:

A. Pigs shall be shown on black leash andharness of simple design. Pigs may not be clipped. No bows, ribbons, or decorations in any conformation class. Toenails may be polished the same color as pigment. Substances may be used to enhance the sheen of the coat, but must appear natural and not greasy, slick, or glittery. No animals may be shown that have had cosmetic surgery. Food treats may be used to bait animal in a discreet manner.

B. NAPPA guidelines will be followed.

C. All breeds accepted for show by NAPPA may be exhibited by 4-H/FFA members.

SHOWMANSHIP:

A. Exhibitor must use his/her own animal in showmanship.

SCORECARD FOR CONFORMATION:

                GENERAL CONFORMATION

                Head (eye set, bite, nose)                                                                   5 pts

Front end assembly (neck, withers,chest, and shoulders)            10 pts

                Legs, pasterns knees, feet, & hocks                                                                 15 pts

Back body, (valva, teats, testicles,hips, rump)                                10 pts

POTBELLIED CHARACTERISTICS

                Face, jowl, nose, ears                                                                          10 pts

                Back, belly, tail                                                                                     10 pts

                Stature (size)                                                                                         10 pts

                General appearance i.e. skin & hair                                                   15 pts

Disposition                                                                                           5 pts

Movement                                                                                             10 pts

                                TOTAL                                                                  100 pts

CLASS 5 - ALTERED MALES/FEMALES

19 6 weeks, but under 3 months

20 3 months, but under 6 months

21 6 months, but under 9 months

22 9 months, but under 1 year

CLASS 6 - JUNIOR FEMALES

23 6 weeks, but under 3 months

24 3 months, but under 6 months

25 6 months, but under 9 months

26 9 months, but under 1 year

CLASS 7 - SENIOR FEMALES

27 1 year, but under 2 years

28 2 years and older

CLASS 8 - UNREGISTERED

29 Altered Male/Female - under 1 year

30 Altered Male/Female - 1 year and older

31 Junior Female - under 1 year

32 Junior Female - 1 year and older

33 Senior Female - 1 year, but under 2 years

34 Senior Female - 2 years and older

 

CAT DIVISION:

EXHIBITORS:

A. Exhibitors must provide their own carrying cages, carrying box.

ANIMALS:

A. Cats must be kept on a leash at all times when not in cage or carrying case, except during  showmanship.

B. All cats must be owned/leased by the exhibitor  and meet show entry deadline of January 15,  2009 for shot records.

C. All cats 7 months or older must be altered (spayed or neutered) unless:

                a) the animal is a registered cat, or

b) at the discretion of the Project  Coordinator.

D. Female cats in season, cats 5 weeks or obviously pregnant or lactating may NOT be shown.  Another cat may be substituted, provided approval from the Project Coordinator, Show  Superintendent and the members leader has  been given before the show day.

E. Cats not passing check-in disqualify 4-H member from exhibiting.

SHOWMANSHIP:

A. Exhibitor must use his/her own animal in showmanship.

B. There will be no back-up cat.

C. Cats not passing check-in disqualify exhibitor from showing.

D. Washington State Fitting and ShowingGuidelines will be followed.

 

HOUSEHOLD PET:

 

EXHIBITORS:

A. Exhibitors must provide their own carrying cages or cases.

B. Exhibitors are limited to one animal entry.

ANIMALS:

A. The animals must be kept in the home as apet. Maximum weight of the average adultof each species may not exceed 30 pounds. Maximum length/height of the average adult of each species may not exceed 5feet.

B. Venomous animals are prohibited.

Aggressive animals may be disqualified atthe judge's or Project Coordinator’s discretion.

C. Ownership of animals must be incompliance with Federal and or Statelaws.

D. Animals not passing check-in disqualify exhibitor from showing.

E. Animals for which there is an establishedproject may not be entered as a household pet.

 

FERRET DIVISION:

EXHIBITORS:

A. Exhibitors must provide their own carrying  cages, carrying box.

ANIMALS:

A. Ferrets must be kept on a leash at all times when  not in cage or carrying case, except during  showmanship.

B. All ferrets must be owned by the exhibitor and meet show entry deadline of March 15, 2009 for shot records.

C.       All ferrets 6 months or older must bealtered (spayed or neutered).

D.      Ferrets not passing check-in disqualify 4-H member from exhibiting.

SHOWMANSHIP:

A. Exhibitor must use his/her own animal in  showmanship.

B. There will be no back-up ferret.

C. Ferrets not passing check-in disqualify  exhibitor from showing.

D. American Ferret Association guidelines  will be followed.