1. pets
2. dogs

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DIVISION 2: OBEDIENCE
NOTE: Exhibitors with dogs placing first in ANY previous County
Fair Obedience competition must move up to the next class level
or age group (unless they are the only exhibitor in the class) if their
score is an AKC qualifying score until reaching and continuing to
show in the Open Class. Dogs with an AKC Companion Dog or
Companion Dog Excellent title (or equivalent) may only participate
in the Open Class.
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd4th5th
$8
7655
CLASSES
1. First Year Beginner Novice.
2. Junior, Beginner Novice (age 8–10).
3. Intermediate, Beginner Novice (age 11–13).
4. Senior, Beginner Novice (age 14–18).
5. Beginner Novice Grand Champion—Rosette and Trophy.
6. Beginner Novice Reserve Grand Champion—Rosette.
7. Junior, Novice (age 8–10).
8. Intermediate, Novice (age 11–13).
9. Senior, Novice (age 14–18).
10. Novice Grand Champion—Rosette and Trophy.
11. Novice Reserve Grand Champion—Rosette.
12. Junior, Grad-Novice (age 8–10).
13. Intermediate, Grad-Novice (age 11–13).
14. Senior, Grad-Novice (age 14–18).
15. Grad-Novice Grand Champion—Rosette and Trophy.
16. Grad-Novice Reserved Grand Champion—Rosette.
17. Junior, Open A & B (age 8–10).
18. Intermediate, Open (age 11–13).
19. Senior, Open (age 14–18).
20. Open Grand Champion—Rosette and Trophy.
21. Open Reserve Grand Champion—Rosette.
DIVISION 3: AGILITY
Contact the 4-H Office for specific agility event rules.
NOTE: All participants must have taken part in agility training
within their 4-H club or some other formal agility training
and entries must include a leader signature confirming this
training.
Exhibitors with dogs placing first in any previous County Fair
Agility competition must move up to the next class level if their
score is a qualifying score under published MC 4-H Agility rules
until reaching and continuing to show in the Elite Class (unless
they were the only competitor in the class). Dogs with a AKC or
equivalent title in any level must move up to the next level until
reaching the Elite Class.
Contact the 4-H Office for specific agility event rules.
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd4th5th
$8
7655
CLASSES
1. Novice Small Dog Division.
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Novice Medium Dog Division.
Novice Large Dog Division.
Novice Grand Champion—Rosette and Trophy.
Novice Reserve Grand Champion - Rosette.
Open Small Dog Division.
Open Medium Dog Division.
Open Large Dog Division.
Open Grand Champion—Roosette and Trophy.
Open Reserve Grand Champion—Rosette .
Elite Small Dog Division.
Elite Medium Dog Division.
Elite Large Dog Division.
Elite Grand Champion—Rosette and Trophy.
Elite Reserve Grand Champion—Rosette.
DIVISION 4: PROMOTION
All Dog exhibitors and family members must enter through the
Chestnut Street entrance if entering Fairgrounds prior to 10am on
the day of show.
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd4th5th
$8
7655
RULES
1. See General Rules and Regulations for Promotion Classes.
2. May only enter one Promotion class.
3. Each exhibitor must prepare a script or narration, 350 words
or less (12 pt. Times New Roman), to accompany his/her
exhibit. The script should be 1 page double spaced or hand
written. It should include information about the exhibitor,
the exhibitor’s family, care of the dog, and theme of the
costume.
4. Dog and 4-H Promotion classes will be judged as one class
for Grand and Reserve Champion.
5. Dog and exhibitor must be in costume.
CLASSES
1. Dog Promotion—Ribbons 1–15.
2. 4-H Promotion—Ribbons 1–15.
3. Grand Champion—Rosette and Trophy.
4. Reserve Grand Champion—Rosette.
4-H PET SHOW
Department 16
SUPERINTENDENTS
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Pet Show - Debra Sapcariu, 301-540-1804, drdebras@yahoo.com
Rally - Theresa Tokar, 301-253-1902
ENTRY DEADLINE: July 20, 2015
ENTRY FEE
None required.
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JUDGING
Wednesday, Aug. 19
• 7:30am Registration in the Cattle Show Pavilion
• 8:00am Show begins
Enter through Dalamar St. entrance
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CATEGORIES
1 = Fish, Reptiles & Unique Pets 5 = Cats
2 = Birds (Domestic and Poultry) 6 = Dogs
3 = Gerbils, Hamsters,
7 = Promotion
Mice, Rats, and Cavies
8 = Hermit Crabs
(Guinea Pigs)
9 = Overall Champion
4 = Rabbits
10 = Dog Rally Obedience
PREMIUMS
1st2nd3rd4th5th
Divisions: 1–6, 8: $3 2
1.50 1
x
Division 7: $10
8654
Divisions 10:$8
7655
Ribboning through 5th Place
RULES and REGULATIONS
1. Only TWO pets TOTAL in the show per exhibitor.
2. Only ONE pet per exhibitor in any division. Any animal
entered in a division should be entered in all classes within
the division, with the exception of the Promotion division.
In the Promotion division, one animal can be entered in
either Pet Promotion or 4-H Promotion, but not both. An
exhibitor can enter both Pet Promotion and 4-H Promotion
classes as long as different animals are used for each.
3. All pets must be able to be handled by the exhibitor.
Additionally, all dogs, cats, and rabbits must be able to be
touched by the judges.
4. All dogs and cats, including dogs participating only in Dog
Rally Obedience, must have a certificate of good health
signed by a veterinarian. If your vet does not have a certificate
of good health that he/she prefers to use, a blank copy of
this form can be obtained from the Superintendent. All
pets must be vaccinated, as appropriate, according to their
species. Dogs should be vaccinated for DHLP, Rabies and
Parvo; cats should be vaccinated for RCP and Rabies. All
equine species require a negative coggins. Copies of all
veterinary health certificates must be presented at time
of registration.
5. All pets, except dogs, must be confined to appropriate containers or pet carriers. All dogs must be on a 6 foot leash
and controlled. No prong collars or Flexi-leashes allowed.
No costumes except during the Promotion division.
6. All pets must have access to their own water dishes while
at the show.
7. Cats and dogs must be four months of age or older. Other
pets: three months of age or older.
8. Judging: 30% Health and Condition (coat, skin, eyes, weight,
etc.); 20% Disposition, 20% Personality; 20% Appropriateness
of age of 4-H’er; and 10% Individual Class specifications
(see classes listed below).
9. Animals competing in other 4-H departments cannot
compete in the Pet Department. Exception: Dogs who have
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competed in other 4-H departments may participate in
Dog Rally Obedience only.
Pet owners will be held responsible for their pet’s conduct
while on the Fairgrounds.
Dogs will need a special pass to be allowed through the
Fairground’s gates. Exhibitors are to keep their pass with
them while their dog (s) are on the grounds. Dogs must
be off grounds by ending time on the dog pass.
Any dog requiring a muzzle will not be allowed in the Pet
Show or Rally Competition.
If a pet bites either a person or animal, it will be immediately disqualified. The owner must go immediately to the
Fair Office to file a report and then promptly remove the
animal from the premises.
Following the Pet Show, pet owners should take their animals
home as soon as possible. If you want to return to the Fair,
have your hand stamped before leaving for same-day free
re-entry.
Ferrets, wild, non-domesticated, and animals deemed by
the Superintendent to be inappropriate for use by a child
as a pet will not be allowed.
Except as noted below, all pets shown must be owned by
the 4-H’er or his or her immediate family, and must have
been so owned for at least the preceding two months.
PROMOTION CLASSES
See rules under “Promotion Classes” in the general rules and regulations 4-H Agricultural Department. A 4-H’er may enter in both
Class 1 and 2 of Division 7 as long as a different animal is used for
each class of the Promotion Class.
17. Promotion classes are meant to be fun classes for the participant and educational to the public. The 4-H members
and their animal dress in coordinating or complementary
costumes. Animals need not be owned by the exhibitor
but must meet health regulations for that species to show.
18. Costumes to be created by the 4-H’er.
19. Each exhibitor must prepare a script or narration to accompany his or her exhibit. The script is limited to one page
double space (12 pt.). The Script should promote the
species or 4-H and its connection to the costume’s theme.
Participants name, age, costume title, and Class (4-H or Pet)
should appear at top of script. PLEASE NOTE: Scripts that
do not adhere to this rule will be adversely affected in the
judging of the entries.
20. A copy of the script should be emailed to the Superintendent
at drdebras@yahoo.com prior to Sunday, August 16.
21. A hard copy of the script is to be turned in to the
Superintendent at check-in time. The script will be read
aloud by a person designated by the Superintendent as
the 4-H’er strolls around the ring with his or her animal.
DOG RALLY OBEDIENCE
22. An exhibitor may show 2 dogs in different Rally classes
in the same age division (not more then 1 per class). If it
turns out that there are an abundance of exhibitors, time
constraints may necessitate that an exhibitor who has registered to exhibit two dogs may be requested to select just
one of their dogs to exhibit, in the interest of providing the
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opportunity for the maximum number of 4-H’ers to participate. Additionally, due to the limited time available for
rally obedience to take place, a time limit of 2 minutes for
each dog to complete the course will be in place. A dog that
has won a Rally class in a previous State Fair 4-H Dog Show
may not compete in that same class again. The dog must
move up to a higher Rally class (i.e. Novice to Advanced) or
the exhibitor must move to the next age level ( i.e. Junior
to Intermediate). Advancement will be at the discretion of
the Local 4-H Dog Project Leader. Once a dog advances to
a higher level it cannot move back to a lower level.
Novice Rally: Dogs which have earned Their RN (Rally Novice)
title from AKC or an equivalent title from another registry
may not compete in this class. All work will be done on lead.
Advanced Rally: Dogs which have earned their RA (Rally
Advanced) title from AKC or an equivalent title from another
registry may not compete in this class. All work will be done
off leash.
Excellent A Rally: Dogs which have won this class, with a
qualifying score in prior years, or have earned their RE (Rally
Excellent) title from AKC or an equivalent title from another
registry may not compete in this class. All work, with the
exception of the Honor Exercises will be done off leash.
Championship - Excellent B Rally: For dogs that have won
Excellent A class at the State Fair in prior years, with a qualifying score or have the AKC RE (Rally Excellent) title. All work
with the exception of the Honor Exercise, is done off-leash.
SPECIAL AWARDS
1. Tom and Cindy Ryan & Family offer an award to the overall
Champion Prettiest Companion Pet.
2. Dr. Patrick K. Skipton offers an award to the overall
Champion, Prettiest Pet.
3. Dave and Randy Shay offer an award to the overall Champion,
Best Groomed Pet.
4. The Pets R Us 4-H Club offers an award to the overall
Champion, Best Handled Pet.
5. Jeffrey and Theresa Tokar & Family offer an award to the
highest scorer overall in Division 10, Classes 1–3 (Novice).
6. Jeffery and Theresa Tokar & Family offer an award to the
highest scorer overall in Division 10, Classes 4–6 (Advanced).
7. Jeffery and Theresa Tokar & Family offer an award to the
highest scorer overall in Division 10, Classes 7–10 (Excellent).
8. Ryan Watkins offers an award to the 4-H Overall Champion
of the Promotion Class.
9. The Kids ‘N Dogs Club offers an award to the exhibitor
with the Overall High Score in Division 10, Rally Obedience.
DIVISION 1: FISH, REPTILES & UNIQUE PETS
Unique pets are pets not listed in other pet show sections, and not
entered in any other Fair entry exhibit. This section can include
livestock, and equine, providing all health certificates are approved
by the Superintendent, and the animal is considered by the 4H’er
as a pet. An animal that will be sold in the livestock auction or at
the end of the Fair cannot be shown in this department.
CLASSES
1. Colorful.
2. Most Friendliest.
3. Most Unusual.
4. Longest Tail.
5. Smallest.
DIVISION 2: BIRDS (DOMESTIC and POULTRY)
CLASSES
1. Most Unusual Feathers.
2. Most Vocal.
3. Longest Tail.
4. Most Personality.
5. Most Colorful Head.
DIVISION 3: CAVIES and RODENTS
CLASSES
1. Best Fur or Hair.
2. Most Unusual.
3. Friendliest.
4. Largest.
5. Smallest.
DIVISION 4: RABBITS
CLASSES
1. Best Fur or Wool.
2. Friendliest.
3. Most Colorful.
4. Longest Ears.
5. Wiggliest Nose.
DIVISION 5: CATS
CLASSES
1. Longest Tail.
2. Shortest Natural Tail.
3. Most Vocal.
4. Best Markings.
5. Most Unique Face.
DIVISION 6: DOGS
CLASSES
1. Most Personality.
2. Best Groomed.
3. Most Colorful.
4. Most Obedient.
5. Best Trick.
DIVISION 7: PROMOTION
CLASSES
1. Pet Promotion.
2. 4-H Promotion.
3. Overall Champion—Award.
DIVISION 8: HERMIT CRABS
These do not count as a pet listed in Rule #1.
CLASSES
1. Prettiest Shell.
2. Most Unusual Shell.
3. Fastest.
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DIVISION 9: OVERALL CHAMPIONS
CLASSES
1. Prettiest Companion Pet—Award.
2. Prettiest Pet—Award.
3. Best Groomed Pet—Award.
4. Best Handled—Award.
DIVISION 10: DOG RALLY OBEDIENCE
CLASSES
1. Junior, Novice (age 8–10).
2. Intermediate, Novice (age 11–13).
3. Senior, Novice (age 14–18).
4. Junior, Advanced (age 8–10).
5. Intermediate, Advanced (age 11–13).
6. Senior, Advanced (age 14–18).
7. Junior, Excellent (age 8–10).
8. Intermediate, Excellent (age 11–13).
9. Senior, Excellent (age 14–18).
10. Championship—Excellent B (any age).
11. Champion Novice.
12. Champion Advanced.
13. Champion Excellent.
14. Grand Champion (Overall High Score).
15. Reserve Grand Champion.
ARRIVAL TIME
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Sunday, Aug. 16, before 11am.
CHECK-IN TIME
Sunday, Aug. 16
• 10am–2pm in the Dairy Goat Barn #38.
JUDGING
Friday, Aug. 21
• 10am in the Sheep and Goat Pavilion
DIVISIONS:
1 = Alpine
5 = Oberhasli
2 = LaMancha
6 = Recorded Grade
3 = Nubian
7 = Toggenburg
4 = Other Registered Breeds
8 = Saanen
9 = Nigerian Dwarf
RULES and REGULATIONS
1. All exhibitors must comply with General Rules and Animal
Health Requirements.
2. All dairy goats exhibited in 4-H classes must be the property
of the exhibitor and be registered in the individual’s name
as of July 1 of the current year. Entries in the OG (Other
registered Breeds) must be registered with another registry
association instead of ADGA. The only exception to this will
be for fitting and showing where a member may show any
one’s goat provided that the club leader of that member’s
club verifies that the individual showing the animal has
done 90% of preparation of the animal.
3. Other Registered Breeds (OG) entries are not eligible for
Classes 14–16.
4. All 4-H animals are the responsibility of the exhibitor and
must be milked and cared for daily, and the surrounding
area kept neat and clean.
5. Kids should be born in 2015.
6. No obstacles are allowed in the aisles other than show boxes
and chairs while in use.
SPECIAL AWARDS
4-H DAIRY GOATS
Department 17
SUPERINTENDENT
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Diana Lee Patton, 301-384-6300
ENTRY DEADLINE: July 20, 2015
ENTRY FEE
• None required.
• Pen fee of $7 is payable at check-in.
Fee will be returned if pen is cleaned after 9pm the last day of the Fair.
1. Anne McKeever Clagett offers an award to the Best Doe
Bred by Exhibitor.
2. Windsor Manor offers an award to the Best Junior Doe of
the show.
3. Renny Greenstone Memorial Award for Best Doe in show.
Donated by the Greenstone Family.
4. Newsome Seed offers an award to the Senior Showmanship
Champion.
5. Jackie Dickison offers an award to the Alpine Champion.
6. East Rivendale Farm offers an award to the Nubian
Champion.
7. Pat Rooney offers an award to the LaMancha Champion.
8. Todd and Anita Greenstone offer an award to the Saanen
Champion.
9. Colesville Lions Club offers an award to the Toggenburg
Champion.
10. Susie Knapp offers an award to the Recorded Grade
Champion.