Cat & Dog Projects
CAT PROJECT
You must turn an entry blank into the Valley County Extension Office no later than JULY 17, 2024.
CAT RULES:
- You must bring proof of vaccinations (distemper, leukemia, and rabies are required) with you to Showmanship. All entries will be veterinarian inspected upon arrival, prior to the show, refer to schedule.
- Required to have cat in carrier when you bring it to showmanship.
- Required to have on a leash when out of the carrier to show.
CAT -- CLASS 1 -- CAT PROJECT ACTIVITIES
Lot Number:
- Poster
- Display
- Any other A - cat project activity
- Any other B – cat project activity
ZC -- CLASS 2 -- CAT SHOWMANSHIP
Lot Number:
- Cat Showmanship – Senior Division
- Cat Showmanship – Junior Division
- Cat Showmanship – Pre Junior Division
DOG -- Department ZD
The purpose of the 4-H Dog program is to help 4-H members develop leadership, initiative, self-reliance, sportsmanship, and responsibility of having a dog or puppy and receive training in its care, feeding, management and related costs. Gain skills in showmanship patience and understanding in handling of the animal.
DOG RULES:
- Dogs will be able to compete in the same class for three years regardless of the ribbon awarded.
- Dogs that have a C.D. (Companion Dog) title cannot complete in the Novice Class. They can compete in Graduate Novice or Advance.
- Dogs that have a CDX (Companion Dog Excellence) may compete in Advanced for one (1) year, then must compete in Utility. Once in Utility, they may stay in that class.
- Dogs must be on a leash unless requested by judge.
- Dogs must show proof of vaccinations (rabies, dist/parvo) on or before the fair. All entries will be veterinarian inspected upon arrival, prior to the show, refer to schedule.
- Any Dog that "soils" while in the ring may be moved to the bottom of the class at the judge’s discretion.
- Any dog in heat will not be permitted to show.
Entry blanks are due into the Extension for the Dog Show no later than JULY 17, 2024. Prizes will be announced and awarded day of event.
ZD -- Class 1 - Senior Division
Fourteen and over - - Age as of October 1, 2023
ZD -- Class 2 - Junior Division
Eleven – Thirteen - - Age as of October 1, 2023
ZD -- Class 3 – Pre-Junior Division
4-H age 8 – Ten - Age as of October 1, 2023
OBEDIENCE TRIAL - Open to all breeds. Dogs must be six months old or older.
Each dog is limited to enter in only one (1) lot number.
Lot Number
- SUB-NOVICE - REQUIREMENTS AND SCORING
Heel on leash and figure 8 | 80 points |
Stand for examination on leash | 30 points |
Recall with finish on leash | 30 points |
Long sit - l minute | 30 points |
Long down - 2 minutes on leash | 30 points |
TOTAL | 200 points |
- NOVICE - REQUIREMENTS AND SCORING
Heel on leash and figure 8 | 40 points |
Stand for examination | 30 points |
Heel free | 40 points |
Recall with finish | 30 points |
Long sit - 1 minute | 30 points |
Long down - 3 minutes | 30 points |
TOTAL | 200 POINTS |
- GRADUATE NOVICE - REQUIREMENTS AND SCORING
Heel on leash | 40 points |
Stand for examination | 30 points |
Heel free and figure 8 | 40 points |
Drop on recall | 30 points |
Long sit (handler out of sight) 3 minutes | 30 points |
Long down (handler out of sight) 3 minutes | 30 points |
TOTAL | 200 POINTS |
- ADVANCED - REQUIREMENTS AND SCORING
Heel on leash and figure 8 | 40 points |
Drop on recall | 30 points |
Retrieve on flat | 20 points |
Retrieve over high jump | 20 points |
Retrieve over broad jump | 30 points |
Long sit (handler out of sight) 3 minutes | 30 points |
Long down (handler out of sight) 3 minutes | 30 points |
TOTAL | 200 POINTS |
- UTILITY - REQUIREMENTS AND SCORING
Signal exercise | 40 points |
Scent discriminaton article No. 1 | 30 points |
Scent discrimination article No. 2 | 30 points |
Directd retrieve | 30 points |
Directed jump | 40 points |
Group examinaton | 30 points |
TOTAL | 200 POINTS |
Senior, Junior, and Pre-Junior Division:
The following will receive a Rosette
Grand Champion: Sub Novice, Novice, Graduate Novice, Advanced, Utility
Reserve Champion: Sub Novice, Novice, Graduate Novice, Advanced, Utility
ZD -- CLASS 7 -- DOG SHOWMANSHIP
Lot Number
- Senior Division (age 14 and older as of Oct. 1, 2023)
- Junior Division (age 11-13 as of Oct. 1, 2023)
- Pre-Junior Division (4-H age 8 -10 as of Oct. 1, 2023)
4-H CLASS - ZDA
INFORMAL DOG MATCHES - - A list of rules for this event can be picked up at the Extension Office or by contacting the Dog Superintendent
ZDA - Class 1 - Lot 1 AGILITY FUN COURSE
pattern posted day of show
Requirement Course and Scoring
Tunnel | 20 points |
TIre Hoop Jump | 30 points |
Weave Poles | 40 points |
Hurdles | 40 points |
Pause Box | 20 points |
Contact Obstacle | 20 points |
Wagon Race | 30 points |
TOTAL POINTS | 200 POINTS |
ZDA - Class 1 - Lot 2 SHOW “BIZ” EVENT
Requirement and scoring
Costume | Trick | ||
Creativity | 25 points | Creativity | 25 points |
Attentiveness | 25 points | Attentiveness | 25 points |
Detail | 25 points | Detail | 25 points |
Drama | 25 points | Drama | 25 points |
TOTAL POINTS 200 POINTS |