DEPARTMENT COMPANION ANIMAL
PREMIUMS: Purple-$6.50, Blue-$5.50, Red-$4.50, White-$3.50
DIVISION 95 - PETS
- Not more than four small animals may be entered by any one exhibitor. Only standard breeds of gerbils, hamsters, and guinea pigs in healthy condition may be shown.
- These pets will not be required to stay during the fair and they are brought on the day of the show; however, 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. Exhibitors must provide his own equipment.
- Judging will include: 1) Health of animal; 2) Condition of cage; 3) Knowledge of proper care and nutritional needs; 4) Appropriate environment.
- Each exhibitor will be asked to give a short “showmanship” presentation on their animal. The characteristics, health, and care of the animals should be provided in this presentation. Following the presentation, exhibitors will be interviewed on their knowledge of their animal and its care.
- The judge will evaluate the participant on the following basis: animal health and well-being - 35 points, cage evaluation (appropriateness of travel housing as well as description of everyday housing) - 25 points, and overall knowledge and presentation skills - 40 points.
- If the animal is displayed in a travel cage, please prepare a display, such as a poster or photograph(s) showing the animal in his normal home.
- Exhibitor is responsible for the safety and care of the pet during the time it is on the fairgrounds.
- All live animal exhibits must be removed one hour after judging is completed.
- 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: 4 weeks
G095001. FERRET
G095002. CHINCHILLA
G095003. GUINEA PIG
G095004. GERBIL
G095005. HAMSTER
G095006. MISCELLANEOUS OTHER PET
G095007. POSTER - can include entries covering any companion animal (including reptiles, companion birds, or others). Exhibitors should make a poster with information on the proper care of a companion animal that they are showing in another class of the Companion Animal Show. Poster should be the size of one full standard poster (should not exceed 22”x28”) board. Posters will be entered on Wednesday, July 17.