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AWARDS:

Purple - $5.00 Blue -$4.00    

Red - $3.00 White - $2.00

Dog Resources: https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/companion-animal-program/dog-achievement-program/

GENERAL RULES

  1. PROCEDURE-Described in Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4H421 https://extension.unl.edu/sites/unl.edu.ianr.extension/files/media/file/4H421_Dog-Show-Rules.pdf
  2. DOG ELIGIBILTY: 4-H’er should provide primary care and training for the dog. The dog should reside with the exhibitor or be cared for by the exhibitor much of the year. 
  3. VACCINATION-All dogs must be immunized for distemper, hepatitis, parvo and rabies. The Nebraska State Fair Dog Show Vaccination Record Form (SF 263) must be filled out and signed by a veterinarian and returned as part of the Advanced Entry. The Nebraska State Fair Show Vaccination Record Form (SF 263) must document all vaccinations within 1 year or 3 years depending on the vaccine given. All required vaccinations must be given within 1 to 3 years of the show date based on label guidelines. All vaccinations must be in effect at the time of the State Fair Dog Show. Explanation: Some vaccinations are viable for one year and some rabies 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. 
  4. 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 a show superintendent that it is affecting the health of the dog. 
  5. AGE OF DOG-A dog that is exhibited at the county fair must be 6 months or older. Agility dogs must be 18 months or older to participate in competition. 
  6. DRESS CODE- Exhibitors are required to wear a white shirt (or blouse) with the official 4-H chevron attached or a 4-H t-shirt, or a local County t-shirt. Solid blue jeans are required. No headgear is worn in the show ring. Exhibitors shall not display local, county, commercial or other identification while showing at State Fair. Closed toed shoes with a non-slip sole are required. No flip flops or sandals are allowed. 
  7. 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. 
  8. CLEANUP - This shall be the EXHIBITOR'S RESPONSIBILITY. This includes all areas while on the show site. Dogs should use the designated dog exercise area.
  9. SOILING IN THE RING - If a dog has an accident in the show ring, the exhibitor will be asked to stop, clean up and disinfect the area with supplies provided by the show. Ring stewards will be holding the dog’s leash. The exhibitor will finish their class and will be lowered one ribbon placing as a penalty for that class due to soiling in the show ring.
  10. USE OF LEASH – dogs are to remain on leash at all times except under the direction of judge while performing a class in the show ring.
  11. DOG SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES - 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. 

SHOWMANSHIP 

CLASSES

G700010L     BEGINNING SHOWMANSHIP - Handler is in the first or second year of county or state 4-H or any other dog show experience. 

G700020       INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP- (10 – 13-year-olds) 

G700030       SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP- (14 – 18-year-olds) 

DOG OBEDIENCE

CLASSES

G701010       BEGINNING NOVICE DIVISION A – Exhibitor and dog is in first year of competition. All exercises must be performed on a six-foot leash. Dogs must heel including figure 8; come on recall; stand for examination; long sit for one minute and long down for three minutes. The leash may lie on the floor in front of the dog or be held by the handler. 

G701020       BEGINNING NOVICE DIVISION B - Exhibitor and dog is beyond first year of competition. All exercises must be performed on a six-foot leash. Dogs must heel including figure 8; come on recall; stand for examination; long sit for one minute and long down for three minutes. The leash may lie on the floor in front of the dog or be held by the handler. 

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. 

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. 

AGILITY - Refer to Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines to determine class entry and obstacles for each level of competition. If a youth has not had training or practiced on agility equipment, they may not enter a competition due to safety and training experience in agility. 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. Judges determine 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 available and posted at time of show registration in designated area(s). 

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. 

AGILITY 

CLASSES 

G702010       Level 1-6 Obstacles 

G702020       Level 2-10 Obstacles 

G702030       Level 3-10 Obstacles 

G702040       Level 4-13 Obstacles 

G702050       Level 5-15-20 Obstacles