DEPARTMENT DOG PREMIUMS: Purple-$6.50, Blue-$5.50, Red-$4.50, White-$3.50 DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES. PROCEDURE - Those procedures described in Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4-H 420. 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 the majority of the year. VACCINATION - All dogs must be immunized for distemper, hepatitis, parvo and rabies. The Nebraska Dog Show Vaccination Record Form (SF263) must be filled out and signed by a veterinarian and returned as part of the Advanced Entry. The Nebraska Dog Show Vaccination Record Form (SF 263) must document all vaccinations within 1 year or 3 years of the show depending on the vaccine given. All vaccinations must be in effect at the time of the County Fair Dog Show. Explanation: 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. NUMBER OF ENTRIES PER EXHIBITOR - An exhibitor may make no more than two entries in obedience or showmanship classes. For example, an exhibitor may make two entries in obedience, or, one entry in obedience and one entry in showmanship. A dog can be entered in only one obedience class. A 4-H member can be entered in only one showmanship class. ADVANCEMENT LEVELS IN OBEDIENCE CLASSES - Follow rules in Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4-H 420: http://go.unl.edu/4h420. A youth will move up to a ‘transition year’ after they receive 2 purples in a specific class at county or state level competition. Youth will finish their 4-H year at the same level if the second purple ribbon occurs in the middle of their 4-H year. Youth do not have to move up in the middle of a 4-H year. Youth will then have the option to stay in their current class for one additional year (after receiving 2 purple ribbons) called the ‘transition year’. During the transition year, youth will practice the move advanced class (gaining skills such as off leash work) but may compete in their same level. Youth may advance up to the next level more quickly with advice/assistance from a leader and parent to help evaluate skill and readiness of youth and dog. This may especially occur if the youth has had previous dog handling experiences. ADVANCEMENT IN SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES - classes are divided into age divisions. All 4-H dog exhibitors must show their own animals to be considered as participants in the Showmanship Contest. Showman will be allowed to compete in a division each year based on their age or until they win that particular age group. Winners must advance to the next age group. Winners of the Senior division will be ineligible in future dog showmanship contests. DISQUALIFIED DOGS - Females in season will not be permitted to be shown. Lame or crippled dogs will not be permitted to show if it is determined by a show superintendent that it is affecting the health of the dog. Overly aggressive dogs may be disqualified at the discretion of the judge or superintendent. AGE OF DOG - A dog that is exhibited at the Dog Show must be 6 months or older. BAITING-Baiting with food or a toy is not permitted and is cause for disqualification. Handlers may use baiting action without food or toys. The judge has the authority to disqualify violators. Only exhibitors are allowed to groom or work dogs at the show, both in and out of the rings. EXHIBITOR RESPONSIBILITY - Dogs are not allowed on the floor except while in the show ring or 30 minutes prior to the class for check-in. CLEANUP shall be the EXHIBITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY. This includes all areas while on the show site. DIVISION 700 - SHOWMANSHIP Each class will be judged on handler's appearance (10%), grooming and conditioning of dog (20%), coordination of the dog and handler (50%), and general knowledge (20%). Classes are divided into age divisions. G700001. BEGINNING - (Ages 8-9 years, before January 1, of the current year) G700002. INTERMEDIATE - (Ages10-13 years, before January 1, of the current year) G700003. SENIOR - (Ages14-18 years, before January 1, of the current year) G690004. DOG POSTER - (to be entered on Wednesday, July 17, in the 4-H Building) DIVISION 701 - OBEDIENCE Obedience Classes - Follow rules in Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4-H420 to determine class entry. 91 OBEDIENCE CLASSES - Follow rules in Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4-H 421 to determine class entry. PRE-BEGINNING NOVICE - All exercises must be performed on a 6-foot leash. Dogs must heel; figure 8; sit for examination; come on recall-no finish; long sit for one minute. During the sit exercise, the leash must be held by the handler. BEGINNING NOVICE - All exercises must 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 one minute. G701000. PRE-BEGINNING NOVICE EXERCISES A - Both handler and dog are in their first year of county, state or any other dog experience. Dogs being shown may not have completed an AC “leg” toward a “CD” degree. G701005. PRE-BEGINNING NOVICE EXERCISES B - Exhibitor or dog are beyond first year of competition. This class also includes dogs that have been shown previously by others but have not moved past the pre-beginning novice level. G701010.* BEGINNING NOVICE DIVISION A - exhibitor and dog is in first year of competition. Dogs being shown may not have completed an AC “leg” toward a “CD” degree. G701020.* BEGINNING NOVICE DIVISION B - exhibitor or dog is beyond first year of competition. This class also includes dogs that have been shown previously by others but have not moved past the pre-beginning novice level. G701025.* BEGINNING NOVICE DIVISION C - Exhibitor and dog are beyond first year of competition. G701030.* NOVICE - 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. G701035* NOVICE B - Exhibitor and dog are beyond 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 - heel on leash and figure 8 (off leash), drop on recall, dumbbell recall, recall over high jump, recall over broad jump, and long down. 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 - signal exercise, scent discrimination, directed retrieve, moving stand and examination, go out, and directed jumping. 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 – AGILITY Agility Contest to be held at the Boone County Fair on Monday, July 14 at 3 p.m. PROCEDURE—Agility will follow those procedures and classes described in “Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines” 4-H 420 http://go.unl.edu4h420. Refer to “Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines” 4-H 420 http://go.unl.edu4h420 to determine class entry. Wither heights of all agility dogs must be included with advanced entries. Level 1 & 2 Agility classes are run on leash. Level 3, 4, and 5 are all run off leash One of each obstacle noted in each level are mandatory and duplicate obstacles will be added to make up quantities of obstacles in each level. Obstacle equipment needing repair or deemed unsafe by judge will be excluded from the competition. Judge determines the arrangements of the obstacles on the course. Obstacles in course should be numbered to note the obstacle order for the course. Course maps will be made avail- able and posted at time of show registration in designated area(s). Level 5 - youth can use additional equipment for competition that they have access to and can use in practice. Obstacles that are used for agility competition events may be included from (AKC, CPE, USDAA, NADAC, UKC, etc.) Agility Jump Heights - measure dogs at withers to determine jump height: Dogs 11 inches or less - 4 inches Dogs over 11 inches up to and including 14 inches - 8 inches Dogs over 14 inches up to and including 18 inches - 12 inches Dogs over 18 inches - 16 inches G702010.* LEVEL 1 - 6 obstacles - 3 bar jumps which have two bars each, short dog walk, pause box or table, and tunnel (open). G702020.* LEVEL 2 - 10 obstacles—several bar jumps which have two bars each, short dog walk, pause box or table, tunnel (open), and solid panel jump. G702030.* LEVEL 3 - 10 obstacles - same obstacles as Level 2 but dogs run off leash for Level 3. G702040.* LEVEL 4 - 13 obstacles - bar jump which has one bar each, bar jump which has two bars each, tall dog walk, pause box or table, tunnel (open), solid panel jump, teeter totter (seesaw), and weave poles (single set with 6 poles). 92 G702050.* LEVEL 5 - 15-20 of any of the following obstacles such as: bar jump which has one bar each, bar jump which has two bars each, tall dog walk, pause box or table, tunnel (open), solid panel jump, A-frame short, A- frame tall, teeter totter (seesaw), weave poles (single set with 6 poles), weave poles (double set with 12 poles), broad jump, dump jump, triple bar jump, swing bridge, etc. Number of obstacles used for a course will depend on ring size and available equipment at show site. Course layout may include more advanced handling techniques. DIVISION 703 - DOG RALLY PROCEDURE - Rally will follow those procedures and classes described in “Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines” 4-H 421. Refer to “Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines” to determine class entry for each level of competition. G703010.* BEGINNING RALLY - Dog is on leash and there are 5-10 stations G703020.* RALLY 1 - Dog is on leash and there are 10-15 stations G703030.* RALLY 2 - Dog is off leash and there are 12-17 stations G703040.* RALLY 3 - Dog is off leash and there are 15-20 stations