DEPARTMENT 8 Youth Dog Show
SPECIAL RULES 1. LIMIT: One dog per exhibitor and one exhibitor per dog in Showmanship. Exhibitors may enter more than one dog in Obedience class, Rally class, and Agility. Only one class per dog in each Obedience and Rally event. Exhibitors may enter ONE Standard and/or ONE Jumpers Agility class per dog. 2. Showmanship exhibitors must enter in an Obedience and/or Rally class. Any previous winner of “High in Trial” at the County or State Fair may, but is not required to, omit the Obedience Requirement. Any previous winner of “Best Junior Handler” at County or State Fair may, but is not required to, omit the Showmanship Class Requirement. 3. Eligibility for showing in an “A” class is defined as “no training or showing experience for the handler and/or dog prior to the county’s current project year.” Handlers and/or dogs not meeting this requirement MUST show in a “B” class. Refer to “A” class information in the rules for each show discipline. A. Class – refers to the two classes within certain disciplines and/or discipline levels. The letters “A” and “B” refer to the experience of the youth and dog. B. “A” classes are for handlers or dogs with NO training or showing experience prior to the county’s current project year. “A” classes can never be repeated by the same youth, regardless of what dog is shown. “A” classes can never be repeated by the same dog, regardless of what youth shows that dog. Refer to “A” class information in the rules for each show discipline. C. “B” classes can be repeated by the same youth regardless of what dog is shown, and by the same dog, regardless of who shows that dog. D. Exhibitors are encouraged to move to the next level (i.e.; Beginner Novice to Novice) once they have received three or more qualifying scores. 4. 4-H and FFA Exhibitors must be currently enrolled in a Dog Care and Training project. 4-H and FFA members not currently enrolled in a Dog Care and Training project may enter as an Open Youth. Dogs (pure or mixed breeds) must have been trained by the exhibitor (for 4-H and FFA members as part of his/her project) and must be at least six months old. 5. Dogs must be owned or co-owned by the exhibitor or immediate family member and has been trained by the exhibitor as part of his/her project. 6. 5 – 8-year-old exhibitors are only eligible to show in FOR-EXHIBITION-ONLY (FEO). Exhibitors will receive participation awards only. 7. Exhibitors only may groom and handle dogs on the Fairgrounds. Adults may assist in the loading and unloading of dogs and in the case of a real emergency. 8. Females in season will not be allowed to compete. Owner of a female in season may request a substitution. Please call the Small Animal Coordinators for a substitution. Uncontrolled or aggressive dogs will be excused from the Fairgrounds immediately. 9. A six-foot leash (leather, cloth, or nylon) is required for showing in obedience/Rally classes. Some levels of obedience, rally, and agility require the dog to work off lead. 10. Dogs need their current shots: DHL, rabies, bronchitis. Proof of shots must be stapled to the back of entry form. For online entries, proof of shots must be mailed separately to the Exhibits Department by June 2nd.
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