All dogs must be immunized with DHL, rabies, hepatitis and Parvo vaccine.
NOTE: Certificate of vaccination must accompany dog and presented at check in time. Certificate available at https://go.unl.edu/9k0c. Record book required and due at check-in. Use Companion Animal Project Record. Cleanup shall be exhibitor’s responsibility; this includes all areas of fairgrounds.
Females in season will not be permitted at the show. Lame or crippled dogs will not be permitted to show if it is determined by a show superintendent it is affecting the dog’s health. Companion animals only will be shown. 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. Dog exhibitors are able to show a dog shared by a family member. An exhibitor may make no more than one entry per Showmanship and Obedience class. All exhibitors will be expected in Showmanship unless excused by Superintendent.
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. NOTE: Dogs soiling the showing ring (during class) will be lowered one ribbon placing. Baiting with food or toy is not permitted and is cause for disqualification. Any dog that shows aggressive behavior toward other dogs or people will be immediately disqualified and will need to be removed from the fairgrounds at the discretion of the judge. All youth shall wear a Platte County 4-H shirt or a white shirt with 4-H identification; dark pants or jeans and closed toe shoes with a non-slip sole. No headgear is worn in the show ring. The 4-H Dog Show will follow all rules out of the “Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4-H 421”.
Showmanship
An exhibitor will not be allowed to cross enter the same dog into the showmanship contest for a different showman. Showman will be allowed to compete in a division each year based on their age or until they win that particular age group. Winners will advance to the next age group. Winners of the Senior division will be ineligible in future dog showmanship contests. 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%). Special coat trims (such as poodle or terriers) will not count except for being clean and brushed. Classes are divided into age divisions. Clover Kids can exhibit in Showmanship, see Clover Kid Dept. of fair book.
Premium: Purple $6.00; Blue $5.00; Red $4.00; White $ 3.00
Class No.
X 700 10 Junior (8 - 10 years old before January 1 of the current year)
X 700 20 Intermediate (11 - 13 years old before January 1 of the current year)
X 700 30 Senior (14 - 18 years old before January 1 of the current year)
Obedience
Obedience will follow rules in Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4-H 421 to determine class entry and exercises within each obedience class.
Premium: Purple $3.00; Blue $2.50; Red $2.00; White $1.50
Class No.
G 701 10 Beginning Novice Division A - Exhibitor and dog BOTH in first year of competition. Exhibitors incorrectly entered will be moved to Beginning Novice Division B.
G 701 20 Beginning Novice Division B - Exhibitor or dog is beyond their first year of competition.
G 701 25 Beginning Novice Division C - Exhibitor and dog is beyond their first year of competition.
G 701 30 Novice A - Exhibitor and dog have received a purple in Beginning Novice and in first year of Novice class competition.
G 701 35 Novice B - Exhibitor and dog is beyond first year of Novice Class competition.
G 701 40 Graduate Novice - Exhibitor and dog have received a purple in Novice.
G 701 45 Advanced Graduate Novice - Exhibitor and dog have received a purple in Graduate Novice.
G 701 50 Open - Exhibitor and dog have received a purple in Advanced Graduate Novice.
G 701 55 Graduate Open - Exhibitor and dog have received a purple in Open.
G 701 60 Utility - Exhibitor and dog have received a purple in Graduate Open.
Agility
Agility will follow those procedures and classes described in Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4-H421 to determine class entry and obstacles for each level of competition.
Class No.
G 702 10 Level 1 - 6 obstacles
G 702 20 Level 2 - 10 obstacles - running on leash
G 702 30 Level 3 - 10 obstacles - running off leash
G 702 40 Level 4 - 13 obstacles
G 702 50 Level 5 - 15 to 20 obstacles
Costume
Class No.
X 701 70 Exhibitors of all ages. The exhibitor must state a theme for the costume. Costumes can be hand-made by exhibitor or store bought. Judging will be based on originality and creativity.
Versatility
Class No.
X 701 80 Exhibitors of all ages. Exhibitors demonstrate what their dogs can do. Unlike Obedience Class, there are no pattern requirements. Options include: tricks; showing dogs in brace; showing dogs in teams; sporting event activities such as pointing, retrieves, and/or directing hand signals. Exhibitors will describe to the judge the intent of the performance.