General Rules

A family may share a dog between two exhibitors in the family, but the dog may not be entered in the same class for both exhibitors.
An exhibitor may exhibit two dogs.  One must enter showmanship and one must enter obedience.  However, a dog entered in D-10 or D-9 may also be entered in D-13.

Health and Care

Dog exhibitors must submit a dog license number with the entry form and supply advisors with proof of vaccination by entry deadline.  These vaccinations must include DHLPP, Rabies and Bordetella.
Any dogs exhibiting abnormalities or symptoms of sickness, disease, or parasite infestation will be eliminated from the show and must be removed from the fairgrounds.
All dogs to be shown must be 6 months old or older as of the day of the show.

Show Organization

Check-in will begin fifteen minutes prior to the show start time.  All exhibitors must check-in before the show starts.  If the exhibitor fails to check-in with the Jr. Fair dog show officials, the committee has the authority to scratch the exhibitor from all classes.
Eligibility for showing in an “A” class is defined as “no training or showing experience for the handler and/or dog prior to the county’s current project year”.  Handlers and/or dogs not meeting this requirement MUST show in a “B” class.
Division I is a classification of showmanship.  The dog’s conformation is not considered, only the exhibitor is judged.  Judging is based on grooming, handling, member’s appearance and manners.  All exhibitors will be given a letter grade of A, B, or C.
Division II is a classification for obedience judging.  Each class will receive places first through fifth.
Equipment needed:   Showmanship - show lead     Obedience - slip collar, six foot nylon or leather lead
Females in season will not be exhibited separately.  Exhibitors whose dog is in season on the day of the show should not bring the female to the fair.  These exhibitors will be interviewed by the showmanship judge the day of the show.  The showmanship judge will give the exhibitor a grade for the project.
Division II Beginner Novice A is for the first year member and dog only.
Division II Beginner Novice B and Pre-Novice may be flip flopped back and forth after the exhibitor has taken Beginner Novice A until the exhibitor feels ready to move on to “off lead”.
There shall not be any talking between participants and parents, advisors, or other adults once the member has entered the judging area unless as an approved accommodation.  If this occurs, a warning will be issued followed by possible disqualification, if infraction continues.

Safety and Sportsmanship

Dogs must be kept on a leash or put in a crate, except when participating in the ring during judging.
Exhibitors are totally responsible for their dogs while on the fairgrounds.
Exhibitors are expected to clean up after their dogs.
Dogs must not be left unattended.
Any dog that is not under its handler’s control and any handler who willfully interferes with another competitor or that competitor’s dog, will be excused from the ring.
Any dog exhibiting unsafe or threatening behavior at any time before, during or after exhibition MUST be removed from the fairgrounds and will not be permitted to return at any time throughout the Dog Show.  Determination of the show committee and/or judge will be final.
The judge or show officials will immediately excuse from the ring any dog exhibiting unsafe or threatening behavior.
Only the exhibitor’s dog, exhibitor, and show officials are permitted in the show ring area at any time throughout the show.

classes

Division I:  Classification for Showmanship

1.	Showmanship Senior B (15-18 years as of 1/1/24) - can repeat every year with same dog2.	Showmanship Senior A (15-18 years as of 1/1/24) - 1 year then move to Showmanship Sr. B3.	Showmanship Intermediate B (12-14 years as of 1/1/24) - can repeat every year with same dog; must progress from Showmanship Intermediate B to Showmanship Senior B4.	Showmanship Intermediate A (12-14 years as of 1/1/24) - 1 year, then move to Showmanship B in correct age division5.	Showmanship Junior B (6-11 years as of 1/1/24) - can repeat every year with same dog; must progress from Showmanship Junior B to Showmanship Intermediate B6.	Showmanship Junior A (6-11 years as of 1/1/24) - 1 year, then move to Showmanship B in correct age division7.	Showman of Showmen - 1st place winner of showmanship classes with the exception of D-1

Division II:  Classification for Obedience Judging

Utility B  Handler and/or dog previously entered in D-10 or D-9/Previous winner of this class may be entered.  All exercises performed off leash.  Exercises to be performed: scent discrimination, directed retrieve, signal exercise (including stand, drop, sit, stay and come), directional jump, group organization
Utility A  Handler and/or dog not previously entered in this class - either 4-H or sanctioned matches
Graduate Open B For the exhibitor or dog who has shown in Graduate Open Class A or has had prior experience at the Graduate Open level, or a higher level of dog obedience.  They have not yet progressed to the Utility A level or higher.  Dogs shown in this class cannot show in any lower levels of dog obedience at the County Fair.
Graduate Open A In this class, neither the exhibitor nor the dog has had any prior experience at the Graduate Open level, or a higher level of dog obedience.  Once an exhibitor shows in this class, he/she must move to Graduate Open B at the very minimum.  Once a dog has been shown in the class, the dog must then be shown at the Graduate Open B level
Open B Handler and/or dog has previously entered class D-14 or D-13. Previous winners of this class may be entered.  All exercises off leash.  Exercises to be performed: heel free and figure eight, drop on recall, retrieve on flat, retrieve over high jump, broad jump, long sit (3 minutes), long down (5 minutes).  The long sit and long down will be performed with handler out of sight.
Open A Handler and/or dog not previously entered in class either 4-H or sanctioned matches
Modified Graduate B  Exercises to be performed will include: Heel Free, Figure Eight (off leash), Drop 	on Recall, Dumbbell Recall Over High Jump, Recall Over Broad Jump, and Stand Stay Get Your Leas
Modified Graduate A  (Can be entered in A division for two years if needed but not required)Exercises to complete: Heel Free, Figure Eight (off leash), Drop on Recall, Dumbbell Recall, Recall Over High Jump and Stand Stay Get Your Leash
Preferred Novice Handler and/or dog who has shown in Beginner Novice B or Pre Novice or has had training or showing experience at the Preferred Novice level prior to the county’s current project year. They have not progressed to Novice level or higher.
Novice B Handler and/or dog previously entered in this class or prior show experience. Exhibitor shall demonstrate the ability of the animal to heel on lead, figure eight, stand for examination, recall, long sit (1 minute, off leash), and long down (3 minutes, off leash).
Novice A Handler and/or dog not previously entered in this class.
Pre Novice Handler and/or dog previously entered in D-21. Exhibitor may enter back and forth between D-19 and D-20 until ready to enter D-18.  Exercises to be performed include: heel on lead, figure eight on lead, stand for examination on lead, long sit (1 minute, on lead), and long down (3 minutes, on lead).
Beginner Novice B Handler and/or dog previously entered in D-21.  Exhibitor may enter back and forth between D-19 and D-20 until ready to enter D-18.  Exercises to be performed include: heel on lead, figure eight on lead, sit for exam on lead, sit stay (45 seconds, leash attached and on ground) and recall (off leash)
Beginner Novice A for the first year member and first year dog with no prior show experience.  Exercises to be performed include: heel on lead, figure eight on lead, sit for exam on lead, sit stay (45 seconds on lead) and recall on lead.
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