Companion Animal

COMPANION ANIMAL 

Department G 

Superintendents: Melissa Nicholson and Connie Moore 

Junior Superintendent: Ada Norman  

COMPANION ANIMAL RULES AND GUIDELINES: 

  1. General Animal Science Rules apply to this Department.
  2. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: A 4-H Member may make no more than one entry per class with a maximum of four entries total.
  3. All Companion Animals must have official 4-H ownership affidavits on file for the current year. 
  4. Showing: Exhibitors must be present at time of showing. Participants should bring animal, adequate cage and accessories.
  5. Check- In and Show: Tuesday, July 28, check in at 12:30 p.m. Show at 1:00 p.m or following poultry show. 
  6. Health: Ferrets must be vaccinated for rabies. Any animal showing signs of sickness, disease, or parasite infestation will be eliminated from the show and must be removed from the fairgrounds.
  7. Any class with less than 5 entries will be combined into 1 companion animal class.
  8. Judging of Entries:
  • Entries in the Companion Animal Show are judged on the overall health and appearance of the animal, and the4-H member's presentation and knowledge of the animal; not judged according to breed standards. Mixed breed animals can be entered, and identification is not required.
  • If a judge from another species does not feel comfortable evaluating these exhibits, Interview Judging will be utilized. Exhibitors will be asked questions about production, selection, grooming, handling, care, nutrition, age, sex, and other pertinent items regarding care and management of this exhibit.
  1. Reptiles, Companion Birds and Other MUST be brought to and removed from the fairgrounds on the same day as the contest.
  2. SHOW PROCEDURE: Exhibitors must be present at time of showing. Animals must be housed in a cage at all times of the show unless asked to remove them by the judge. If being shown in a travel cage, exhibitors should bring photographs of the animal’s normal habitat. Each exhibitor will be asked to give a short “showmanship” presentation on their animal. The characteristics, health, and care of the animal should be provided in this presentation. Following the presentation, exhibitors will be interviewed on knowledge of their animal and its care. 

DIVISION 100: COMPANION ANIMAL 

G100003. Ferret. (4 months)  

G100004. Chinchilla. (7 weeks)  

G100005. Guinea Pig. (4 weeks)  

G100006. Gerbil. (4 weeks)  

G100007. Hamster. (4 weeks)  

G100008. Mouse. (4 weeks)  

G100009. Rat. (4 weeks)  

G100010. Hedgehog. (5weeks)  

G100011. Poster. 

G100012. Companion Bird.  

G100013. Reptile. 

G100014. Fish. 

G100015. Other. 

G10000C. Clover Kid Showmanship. 

 

Dawes County Fair Book