The Greater Jacksonville Fair
2011 Youth Dog Show
Duval County Extension Friday, November 11, 2011
Location: Livestock Arena
Registration Check-In: 1:00 P.M. - Show: 2:00 P.M.
Superintendent: Julie Usoff / Coats N Tails 4-H Club
Phone - 880-0256 or e-mail: julie@usoff.net
Entries close October 1st and will not be accepted without the required information (SS#)
NEW: Parking in the Livestock Lot (2) is strictly prohibited unless authorized by the fair office with a Lot 2 parking
pass. Vehicles found to be parked without authorization WILL BE TOWED!!!
Registration Form
How to register for the Dog Show: Although a fee is not required for the Dog Show, a copy of the Rabies Certificate must be included with your registration. Click on the above link and type your information. Make sure your form is complete, including your name, address,and S/S#, registrations will not be accepted with out this information. Print the form and fax the completed form and a copy of your dog's Rabies Certificate to, 904-353-5458, or mail it to:
The Jacksonville Fairgrounds-Dog Show
510 Fairgrounds Place
Jacksonville, FL 32202
SHOW DAY CHECK IN: The registration desk will open at 1:00 P.M. for check in. It will be located in the make-up area
between the cattle barns. Bring your dog's original Rabies Certificate when you check in. Please assemble at the
registration desk thirty minutes prior to the Show.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all youth, who have not graduated from high school and their dogs who meet the following
requirements:
- Proof of current vaccinations: Rabies, distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza
- Purebred or mixed breed at least 6 months of age as of the show date.
- A female not in season.
- Trained, uninjured, clean, groomed and free of communicable illness.
CLASSES: Showmanship, Obedience, Rally Obedience, Trick, Costume and Poster Contest
CLASS TIMES: Judging begins at 2:00 P.M. Showmanship Class will be first. Exact class times to be announced at the
Show.
GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS:
- Dogs must have been trained by their handler.
- Dogs must be entered in a class comparable to their level of training.
- Each dog may be shown in one Showmanship, one Obedience and one Rally Obedience class. Handlers in the same family may share a dog, but not compete in the same class, i.e.: one handler shows in Showmanship, the other in Obedience; both handlers can not show in different levels of Showmanship.
- Because Showmanship is judged primarily on the exhibitor, exhibitors in Showmanship should enter ONLY ONE Showmanship Class (regardless of the number of dogs they are showing).
- While on the fairgrounds, only the exhibitor may handle, train, work or groom his/her dog. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification.
- Each owner/handler is responsible for his/her dog's behavior. any dog exhibiting acts of aggression will be excluded from participation.
- Handler attire:
- For all classes: Clean and neat, shoes must have closed toes & heels, no caps or hats.
- Showmanship: Dressy clothing, skirts/dresses for girls and button up, collared shirts for boys.
- Obedience and Rally Obedience: Casual shorts or pants.
8. Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the Fairgrounds except in the Arena & grooming areas.
9. Dogs must be leashed at all times, except during advanced, off-leash exercises.
10. Leashed dogs may sit with handlers in the observation area.
11. Each owner/handler is responsible for picking up after his/her dog. There will be designated exercise areas available
for use.
12. No dogs are to be left unattended in cars or in the Show Arena. Crated dogs must be under supervision. Any dog
found unattended will be removed at it's owners expenses.
13. Classes may be split into Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions if entries warrant.
14. Classes may be combined with small numbers of entrants.
15. The decision of the Judge is final. Any protest must be made in writing to the Greater Jacksonville Fair office and
accompanied by a deposit of $25, which will be refunded only if the protest is sustained.
16. Class entries are FINAL. Class changes will not be allowed on show day.
17. Approval for the use of a substitute dog, due to extenuating circumstances, may be granted by the Show
Chairperson. Exhibitors must notify the Chairperson as soon as possible after determination that a substitute dog is
necessary and at least by 5:00 PM the night before the show.
WHAT TO BRING: Proper leash and collar for class entered, treats and water, crate, chairs, costumes, trick props, a
sense of humor and lots of patience!
PREMIUMS AND AWARDS: 4-H Cloverbuds and other youth not yet 8 years old as of Septembe 1ST, 2011, will receive
participation ribbons. All 1st - 3rd place winners will receive premiums and ribbons, 1st -$10, 2nd - $5, 3rd- $2.
High Point Individual Awards, one each for Junior, Intermediate, and Seniors will be awarded. Each will receive
$10 and an award. No modified Danish Awards will be given. High Point Individual is based on the cumulative scores of
all classes entered (including posters.)
CLASS DIVISIONS AND PLACEMENT: All classes may be divided into age divisions if the number of entries received
warrant it at the Show Committee's discretion. Age groups are determined by the exhibitor's age as of September 1st,
2011. Junior (8-10 years), Intermediate (11-13 years,) and Senior (14-18 years). Participants under the age of 8 as of
September 1st will be in the Cloverbud Class.
PLEASE NOTE: Keep safety and common sense in mind at all times. DOGS MUST BE LEASHED OR CRATED AT
ALL TIMES OUTSIDE OF CLASS RQUIREMENTS. PLEASE REPORT ANY STRAY OR UNATTENDED DOGS TO
AUTHORITIES.
CLASSES
SHOWMANSHIP: Handlers will be judged on their preparation and presentation of their dog as well as grooming, posing
and waiting. In addition, they will be judged on their knowledge of ring procedures, appearance and conduct. Appropriate
show lead required. The appropriate class entered should be determined by the experience and show record of the
handler first, the dog's experience is secondary.
- BASIC - Beginning handler and beginning dog in their first year of showing.
- NOVICE - Handler in their second (or greater) year of showing or beginner handler with an experienced. dog.
- ADVANCED - Handlers who have won First Place in a Novice Showmanship Class at a previous 4-H Dog Show regardless of the dog's experience level or handlers who have completed in and placed in a Showmanship competition at three or more AKC or 4-H Dog Shows (with competition).
OBEDIENCE: Obedience will be judged according to AKC rules as modified by 4-H. A 6' lead (cloth or leather) and the
following collars are permitted: Metal or nylon training, martingale or flat buckle/snap collars. All classes will be scored
out of 200 points. In Obedience, scoring ties will be broken first by the best sits and downs score, second by the best
heeling score, and third by the best stand for examination score.
BASIC: For beginning handler and beginning dog in their first year of showing.
- Basic Exercises - Individual: All On Lead - Heeling, figure 8; Stand for Examination, Recall.
- Basic Exercises - Group: All On Lead - One minute Sit, One Minute Down.
NOVICE: For handlers and their dogs ready to compete in OFF LEAD novice exeresis.
- Novice Exercises - Individual: On Lead - Heeling and Figure 8; OFF Lead-Stand for examination, Heeling Recall.
- Novice Exercises - Group: Off Lead: One Minute Sit, Three Minute Down.
RALLY OBEDIENCE: Rally is a form of obedience in which the dog and handler complete a course which has been
designed by the judge. The judge tells the handler to "begin" and the dog and the handler proceed at their own pace
through a course of designated stations. Each of the stations has a sign that is numbered sequentially, providing the
instructions, regarding the skill that is to be performed. There will be no more than five (5) stationary exercises per class.
In Rally an enthusiastic attitude and wagging tail are more important than precision. Dogs and handlers should both
appear to be enjoying the competition and each other's company. Handlers are allowed to encourage their teammate
(the dog) in the ring using a lot of verbal praise.
- BASIC: For handlers and dogs in their first year of showing.
- NOVICE: For handlers in their second (or greater) year of showing who have not won Novice Classes at other state 4-H Shows or are not showing in Novice Obedience or higher.
TRICK: Trick class will be judged on the performance of the dog, the training ability of the handler,and the unique and
creative nature of the trick. One handler and one dog are allowed per entry. Entries with multiple dogs allowed on an
exhibition basis. Handlers may use props and outside helpers; but helpers may not touch or handle dog. All ages
compete together unless the numberof entries warrants splitting age divisions.
COSTUME: Costume Class will be judged on the compatibility of the handler and dog costumes (indicative of a theme),
originality, creativity and presentation. Acting out while a description is read is welcomed and encouraged. One handler
and one dog allowed per entry. Entries with multiple dogs allowed on an exhibition basis only. All ages compete
together unless the number of entries warrants splitting age divisions.
POSTER CONTEST: Posters must not exceed 22" X 14" in size and are due by Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Duval
County 4-H Extension Office,( Attention: Andy Toelle , 1011 N. McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32254,) where they
will be judged and then displayed at the Greater Jacksonville Fair with their awards. The poster can depict any topic
related to the dog. For example: Care, training, health, nutrition, psychology, breed, history of breeds, anatomy,
careers, safety, reproduction, youth leadership in projects, colors and markings.