4-H Dog Update 2021
Otoe County 4-H Dog Update
Otoe County Fair July 21 - 25, 2021
Superintendents
Evangeline Stuck, DVM, Superintendent
Elizabeth Thiltges, Assistant Superintendent
Ownership and Identification
Proof of ownership (by completing the appropriate ID sheet and turning it into the Extension Office) in the 4-H & FFA division must be established by the following methods and dates:
- Dogs – Photo and Vaccination Record Form (SF263) (June15) ID Sheet
Entries/Number of Entries
At entry time, (July 12, 2021) each 4-H member of a family holding their animals in joint ownership must designate on the entry sheet which animal(s) he or she plans to show. Livestock divisions in which a 4-H and FFA member may enter:
- (3) Dogs
Fair Entry Sheets Due July 12
Fair Schedule for Companion Animals
Sunday, July 25
- 9:00 a.m. 4-H Dog Show – East of Extension Office
Dog Rules
- Exhibitor Responsibility - It is the exhibitor's responsibility to pick up after their dogs at all times. This includes all areas while on the show site. Dogs soiling in the show ring (during a class) will be lowered one ribbon placing.
- Dog Eligibility - Exhibitor should provide primary care and training for the dog. The dog should reside with the exhibitor or be cared for the by the exhibitor the majority of the year.
- Vaccination - All dogs must be immunized for distemper, hepatitis, parvo and rabies. The Nebraska State Fair Show Vaccination Record Form (SF 263) must document all vaccinations within 1 year or 3 years depending on the vaccine given. This form must be signed by a veterinarian and turned in to the Extension Office with the ID sheet on June 15.
- Arrival Time - All exhibitors should check-in at the registration area 30 minutes prior to start of the show.
- Number of Entries per Exhibitor - Youth may enter one showmanship class, two agility classes (using different dogs and in different level of classes), two obedience classes (using different dogs and in different level of classes), and two rally classes (using different dogs and in different level of classes).
- Advancement in Obedience and Agility Classes - Follow rules in Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Rules 4H420.
- Disqualified Dogs - Females in season will not be permitted to be shown. Overly aggressive dogs may be disqualified at the discretion of the judge or superintendent. Lame or crippled dogs will not be permitted to show if it is determined by a show superintendent that it is affecting the health of the dog.
- Age of Dog - A dog that is exhibited must be 6 months or older. Agility dogs must be 18 months or older to participate in competition.
- Dress Code - Exhibitors are required to wear the official Otoe County 4-H t-shirt. No headgear is worn in the show ring. Closed toed shoes with a non-slip sole are required.
- Baiting - Baiting with food or a toy is not permitted and is cause for disqualification. Handlers may use baiting action without food or toys in showmanship. The judge or superintendent has the authority to disqualify violators.
- Non-entered dogs and puppies are not allowed on the Otoe County Fairgrounds.
- Only exhibitors are allowed to groom or work dogs at the show, both in and out of the ring.
- Substitutions - A dog may be substituted for showmanship classes only if it is injured or dies following the entry deadline. Substitutions are generally not allowed in obedience and agility classes however; substitutions may be considered at the discretion of the superintendents. A substitute can be selected from the exhibitor’s household family or from the household where the originally entered dog resides. Dog(s) may be substituted only if a superintendent is directly consulted prior to the show date. A Nebraska State Fair Dog Show Vaccination Form (SF 263) must be completed for all substitution dogs and received by the superintendent prior to the show date.
- All dogs must remain on a leash held by the exhibitor or a responsible adult at all times.
- Scoresheets, forms, contest study material, and additional resources can be found at http://go.unl.edu/ne4hdog.
Showmanship Rules
Showmanship Class Entries: Will be judged on handler's appearance (10%), grooming and conditions of dog (20%), coordination of the dog and handling ability (70%). Special coat trims (such as poodle or terrier) will not count except for being clean and neatly brushed. Showmanship will follow those procedures and classes described in the Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4H421.
Dress Code
Clover Kids
Clover Kid dogs will be brought for the day of show only during fair. Entry sheets must be filled out for all Clover Kid animals. If stalling the complete fair then Clover Kids are required to follow the same stalling rules as a regular 4-H animal exhibitor (cost, entry time, release time, herdsmanship, etc.)
Fair Clean-Up Day
ATV's & Golf Carts at the Fair
Project Books Available at the Extension Office
Did you know 4-H project books are available for purchase at the Extension Office? Stop by to check out what books are available!
Nebraska Extension in Otoe County
Deb Weitzenkamp, Unit Leader, Extension Educator, deb.weitzenkamp@unl.edu
Erin Steinhoff, Extension Assistant, erin.steinhoff@unl.edu
Cheryl Goff, Office Manager, cheryl.goff@unl.edu
Email: Otoe-County@unl.edu
Website: www.otoe.unl.edu
Location: 620 1st Street, Syracuse, Neb, USA
Phone: (402)269-2301
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nebraska-Extension-in-Otoe-County