Dog Show Exhibitors

ENTRY FEE: n/a
PREMIUMS:

• BLUE 50
• RED 35
• WHITE 25

SUPERINTENDENT: NANCY MINNE

SCHEDULE

• Open Class exhibitors are Show and Go
• 4H exhibitors are required to be benched on Friday and Saturday

AWARDS

SHOWMANSHIP MEDALS
SPONSOR: Margaret Throop
Awarded to first place showman in Cloverbud, Junior, Intermediate and Senior Showmanship classes.

GENERAL RULES

• MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF FIVE DOGS ENTERED IN FAIR TO HAVE DOG SHOW.
• Dogs will enter and leave the fairgrounds on day of show. No dogs left overnight or unattended.
• Exhibitors who cannot control their dogs are excused from show, at discretion of superintendent.
• All dogs may be required to pass a temperament test to come to Fair.
• All dogs must be at least six months old at beginning of Fair.
• Dog(s) must have been under care of exhibitor for 60 days prior to Fair.
• Herdsmanship must be done to quality for State Fair.
• Baiting will be allowed in Fitting and Showing/Showmanship.
• At no time will exhibitor be allowed to bait their dog in obedience class. Bringing bait into showring during an obedience class may result in forfeiture of all awards.
• Proof of current rabies vaccination by licensed vet required for vet check. Exhibitors must present one of the following as proof of Rabies vaccination on a State 4-H rabies certificate, C1084E form.
• Please protect your dog and others around you by having all shots up-to-date. Dogs must be vaccinated at least 21 days prior to the start of Fair.
• All dogs must pass visual inspection by fair veterinarian. Only dogs that appear healthy and free of external parasites will be allowed to enter. Recommended that all dogs be tested for internal parasites 30 days or less prior to fair and treated as necessary. Also recommended that flea treatment/prevention be available to your dog during fair.
• A bitch in season may be shown at the Fair, but must wear doggy pants at all times including in
  ring unless going potty. A bitch will be crated separately from other dogs in area provided and
  will only be at Fair during completion day but must be checked on day specified.
  Superintendent must be notified in advance if possible.
• If a dog is exhibiting signs of stress or heat exhaustion the dog superintendent must be notified.
• Guidelines and score sheets for each class are available in the Klickitat County Extension Office.
  Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Dog exhibitor dress code: 4-H Dog project participants must dress tastefully and conservatively.
• Bare feet and exposed mid-rifts are not allowed. All shirts must have at least 3 finger width
  straps at the shoulder. Mesh or see through (Sheer) clothing is not allowed. Undergarments
  may not be exposed. Clothing that advertises alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, gang affiliation, sexually
  explicit messages or obscenities will not be allowed. Skirt length will not exceed 2” above the
  top of the knee. All clothing and shoes must be in good repair. If, in the opinion of the activity
  or event officials, a participant does not comply, the participant shall be given one opportunity
  to correct the problem. If participant fails to correct the problem they will be asked to leave the
  activity or event and all awards and premiums shall be forfeited.
• Only Klickitat County Dogs and Handlers, (Youth, 4-H or Open) are allowed to participate.
• All dog show participants including Open Class must enter Showmanship. Exhibitors must participate in Obedience in order to enter Agility classes.
• Exhibitors may enter one standard and one jumper agility class. Agility course adjusted for
  height of dogs (at withers) following state fair guidelines.
• Exhibitors may show more than one dog if space allows. Second dog(s) will be allowed on the
  basis of Obedience, Brace, Agility and/or rally with the understanding that they will be required
  to participate in Obedience class. If space allows, second dog(s) will be on exhibit for the full
  Fair time. If space is not available, dogs will only be on exhibit on completion day.
• Two family members may share a project dog according to state guidelines. Both exhibitors are
  required to exhibit in showmanship and obedience.
• Friday is a bench show. All dogs and exhibitors must remain until released by Superintendent
  at show’s end.