DOG
Department G
Superintendent: Buffy Hourt-Allred
Junior Superintendent: Askel Lans
DOG RULES AND GUIDELINES:
- Dog Eligibility: Exhibitor should provide primary care and training for the dog. The dog should reside with the exhibitor or be cared for by the exhibitor for the majority of the year.
- Vaccination: All dogs must be immunized for distemper, hepatitis, parvo and rabies. Some vaccinations are viable for one year and some vaccinations are viable for three years but are specifically designed and administered according to their label. It is not acceptable nor allowed to vaccinate a dog with a 1-year vaccine, and plan to have it in effect for 3 years. The Nebraska State Dog Show Vaccination Record Form (SF 263) must be filled out and signed by a veterinarian and returned to the Extension Office with fair registration forms, no later than July 1st.
- Check-In and Show: Wednesday, July 22, check in at 12:00-12:30 p.m. Show will start at 1 p.m.
- Showmanship: Exhibitors will be judged on the following criteria for showmanship: Knowledge of dog (20); handling (50); dog grooming/condition (20); handler’s appearance (10) for a total of 100 points possible. Nebraska 4-H Scoresheet SF174 will be used.
- Advancement Levels in Obedience Classes: The following applies to progression within obedience classes: Follow rules in Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4-H 420: http://go.unl.edu/4h420.
- Experienced handlers are those showing for the second year or more at any dog show, including AKC, fun matches, etc.
- Handlers and beginning dogs may show only one year in Division A. If continuing as a team, both must advance to Division B.
- Dog and handler in Division B or higher must advance to the next obedience class upon receiving a purple ribbon.
- There is no limit on the number of years a dog may be shown in the Utility Class.
- Dogs with AKC degrees will show as follows: “CD” degree must show in Graduate Novice or higher, “CDX” or “UD” degree must show in Utility.
- The dog will stay in its highest attained class. A “new” handler will enter such class.
- Disqualified Dogs: Females in season, will not be permitted to be shown. Overly aggressive dogs may be disqualified at the discretion of the judge or Superintendent. Lame or crippled dogs will not be permitted to show if it is determined by the Superintendent that it is affecting the health of the dog.
- Baiting: Baiting with food or a toy is not permitted and is cause for disqualification. Handlers may use baiting action without food or toys in showmanship. The judge has the authority to disqualify violators.
- Exhibitor Responsibility: Cleanup shall be the4-H member's responsibility. This includes all areas while on the show site.
- Non-entered Dogs and Puppies: Not allowed in the grooming area or on the show floor.
- While at Fair, all dogs must be on a leash.
Only exhibitors are allowed to groom or work dogs at the show.
DIVISION 700: DOG
G700001. Senior Showmanship.
G700002. Intermediate Showmanship.
G700003. Junior Showmanship.
G70000C. Clover Kid Showmanship.
DIVISION 701: DOG – OBEDIENCE
Beginning Novice requires all exercises to be performed on a six-foot leash. Dogs must heel including figure 8; stand for examination; come on recall; long sit for one minute and long down for three minutes.
G701010. Beginning Novice Division A. Exhibitor and dog in first year of competition.
G701020. Beginning Novice Division B. Exhibitor or dog are beyond first year of competition.
G701025. Beginning Novice Division C, Exhibitor and dog are beyond first year of competition.
G701030. Novice A. Dogs must heel on leash including figure 8; stand for examination off leash; heel free; come on recall off leash; long sit for one minute off leash and long down for three minutes off leash. Dog and Exhibitor are have received a purple in Beginning Novice.
G701035. Novice B. Exhibitor and dog are beyond their first year of Novice Class competition.
G701040. Graduate Novice. Dogs must heel on leash; stand for examination off leash; heel free including figure 8; drop on recall; long sit for three minutes and long down for five minutes both with handler out of sight.
G701045. Advanced Graduate Novice. Exhibitor and dog have received a purple in graduate novice.
G701050. Open. All exercises off leash. Heel free and figure 8; drop on recall; retrieve on flat; retrieve over high jump; broad jump; long sit for three minutes and long down for five minutes, both with handler out of sight. Refer to Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4-H 420 for jump heights/distances.
G701055. Graduate Open. Exhibitor and dog have received a purple in Open.
G701060. Utility. The dog will perform five exercises – the signal exercise; the scent discrimination exercise with leather and metal objects; the directed retrieve; moving stand and examination; directed jumping. Exhibitors must supply their own scent articles and gloves for the directed retrieve.
DIVISION 702: DOG – WORKING
G702001. Working Class. The dog performs exercises, which it has been trained to do, such as tricks, pointing, retrieving, working livestock or other. The exercise cannot be one required in the obedience classes. Credit will be given for dogs performing exercises that show original or developed purpose of breed. The working exercises may not exceed five minutes. Each exhibitor will provide two copies of a brief description of the performance to the Superintendent the day of the show and before entering the ring.
DIVISION 703: DOG – CONFORMATION
***The exhibitor is limited to 3 entries in this division, 1 per class***
***It takes a total of 4 entries per conformation class to judge individual groups separately, otherwise all conformation class entries will be judged together.***
***Best in Show. Each exhibitor in dog conformation will be considered for best in show. ***
G703001. Sporting.
G703002. Hounds.
G703003. Working.
G703004. Terriers.
G703005. Toys.
G703006. Non-Sporting.
G703007. Herding.
G703008. Miscellaneous.
DIVISION 705: DOG – AGILITY
G705001. Agility. Handlers and dogs will be able to compete on agility course.