OTHER PET OR SMALL ANIMAL
DIVISION 95 - COMPANION PETS
PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00
Not more than four small pets may be entered by any one exhibitor. Only standard breeds of gerbils, hamsters, and guinea pigs in healthy condition may be shown. Exhibitors must provide their own equipment. Judging will include:
1. Overall health and appearance of the animal.
2. The exhibitor’s presentation and knowledge of the animal.
All animals should be brought in appropriate housing, either their normal cage or a durable plastic or wire travel cage (not cardboard). Cages must be secure. Exhibitors should provide water and food for all animals as appropriate.
Exhibitor is responsible for the safety and care of the pet during the time it is on the fairgrounds. All exhibits must be removed one hour after judging is completed.
All animals should be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, ringworm, any internal and external parasite and infectious disease. If an animal shows the possibility of being contagious, it will be considered a danger to the other animals in the show and will not be allowed to show. PLEASE, no exhibits with very young babies.
Dress Code - Exhibitors must be dressed at all times in official dress (See Dress Code - Page 6) during the contest. Long pants are required. While hard soled shoes are not required, exhibitors are required to wear closed-toed shoes with non-slip soles. No hats, caps or other types of headgear are to be worn in the show ring. 4-H members will be judged on the neatness of their appearance. This includes but is not limited to: shirt tucked in, appropriate size of clothing, tied shoelaces, etc. Individuals not meeting these requirements will be lowered one (1) ribbon placing in showmanship. For concerns, contact the superintendent in advance.
Age of Animals - All animals must be weaned prior to show. Minimum age of animals to be shown: Ferrets: 4 months; Chinchillas: 7 weeks; Guinea pigs: 4 weeks; Gerbils, Hamsters, Mice, Rats: 4 weeks; and Hedgehogs: 5 weeks.
G095001 FERRET
G095002 CHINCHILLA
G095003 GUINEA PIG
G095004 GERBIL
G095005 HAMSTER
G095006 MOUSE
G095007 RAT
G095008 HEDGEHOG
G095009 MISCELLANEOUS PET
G095010 POSTER (To be entered on Wednesday, July 9)
Poster division can include entries covering any companion animal (including reptiles, companion birds, or others).
Poster should be the size of one full standard poster (should not exceed 22” x 28”) board. Exhibitors should make a poster with information on the proper care of a companion animal (may include companion animals not exhibited in the Companion Animal Show). However, posters should not cover an animal the exhibitor is showing in the Companion Animal Show in another class.