SECTION 6 – DOG Please read 4-H Project Exhibit Rules in the General & Natural Resource Division. For more information on displays and projects visit - http://co4h.colostate.edu/statefair/StateFairContestRequirements.pdf Look under Display Hints and Tips and Project Tips
DOG DISPLAY BOARD
Judging: July 26th
Members of this project should schedule an interview judging appointment. See the division general information for Instructions. Entry Requirements: 1. Display Board – 4 ft x 3 ft display board covering any educational topic in the dog project (nutrition, diseases, breeds, training, etc.) 2. Record books and each obedience class, rally class, and/or showmanship class must be entered on the summary form 3. Record books will be turned in at the time of interview judging. Records must be interview judged for members to be eligible to show at fair.
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Class Name Display Board, Jr Display Board, Int Display Board, Sr
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Awards
First through eighth place ribbons will be awarded in each class. Plaques and rosette ribbons will be awarded to the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion.
DOG TRIALS
Obedience/Rally: Emily Bink Showmanship: Judy Rayburn
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Check-In: Saturday, July 24th, crating begins at 7:00 a.m. Judging: Saturday, July 24th, 9:00 a.m., Exhibition Building
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All entrants will be responsible for clean-up after their dog(s). Dogs must be on a leash at all times except when performing exercises off leash in the show ring. No set-up will be allowed anywhere near the rings. Allowable set-up areas will be designated. Spectators must stay at least ten feet from the rings.
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Member must be enrolled in the Dog Project. The member must own his/her project dog individually or in partnership with immediate family members or guardians during the complete duration of the project year. The member must provide the majority of care for the dog(s). Each exhibitor may exhibit a different dog in obedience, showmanship and rally provided they meet qualifications. The member must submit a completed record book for the current year.
DOG ELIGIBILITY RULES
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EXHIBITOR ELIGIBILTY RULES
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Dog(s) entered must be a part of the 4-H Dog Project and a part of the member’s record book and have passed a County Temperament Test or CGC Test. After once earning a score of 80 or above in Rally or a score of 180 or above in Obedience at the County Fair, that same dog is no longer eligible for exhibition in that same division at any following County After once earning a qualifying score in Obedience or Rally at the State Fair, that same dog is no longer eligible for exhibition in that same division at any following State Fair except Obedience: Grad Novice, Open, Grad Open and Utility classes; Rally Advanced-Excellent, Masters A dog with any other rally or obedience title is disqualified from entering the class for which the degree was awarded, or any lower class, except if that title was won less than four months before the State Fair. No bitch in heat, obviously pregnant or lactating bitches will be allowed to compete in classes at the County Fair. Dogs in obvious pain from a previous illness or injury shall not be shown. If a dog is injured at a show, that dog will be excused from the ring. Consideration of a dog’s physical disability needs to be addressed between the handler and project leader before starting the project. A County Fair approved veterinarian or qualified veterinarian technician’s decision on doubtful cases will be accepted as final. Dates of approved current and effective vaccination of the dog for rabies and parvovirus must be provided. Each entrant is required to complete a Dog ID Form and have it on file in the Extension Office by May 1st. It is strongly recommended that all backup dogs also be registered.
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