| An exhibitor may show only his/her cat or the family cat. A cat may not be shown by more than one exhibitor except for showmanship classes. An exhibitor can show up to two cats/kittens, but he/she may not have more than one entry per class. |
| Harnesses with identification tags are mandatory. Collars are appropriate but cat must also be on a harnass. |
| Cats must be in the exhibitors possession and be registered at the Extension office by May 1. The cat must be fed and cared for by the exhibitor. |
| Cats/Kittens must be entered in both a Cat/Kitten Class AND Showmanship. |
| The exhibitor must be present while judging takes place. |
| An exhibitor's attire should be neat and clean. The show dress code includes a light-colored long-sleeved shirt and dark colored pants or jeans. Flat shoes are required, no sandals. Long hair should be tied back. |
| Cat: Older than one year on the date of the show |
| Kitten: 4-12 months old on the date of the show |
| Purebred: Conforms to the standard of the breed. (Registration papers are NOT required.) |
| Cats/Kittens must be checked in at the show area by a superintendent at the appropriate times listed in the current Fair Book on the day of the show. |
| No obviously pregnant females or kittens less than 4 months of age are eligible to show. |
| All cats should have their nails clipped or be declawed for the protection of the judge and exhibitors. This is a youth event. Do not have the cat declawed if you plan to enter other shows. This will be a disqualification at some cat shows. |
| All cats shown at the fair must have a certificate from a veterinarian stating that they have had the following innoculations: Rabies and Distemper, Calias, and Rhinotrach (Feline 3 in 1). It is highly recommended that cats also have feline leukemia and pneumatis innoculations. |
| Cats infected with lice, fleas, or ear mites will automatically be marked down. |
| Cats must be brought to the show in a carrier on the day of the show and kept under control at all times. Cats will not be kept at the fairgrounds overnight. |
| Notebooks will be judged on Saturday and must be displayed throughout fair week. |
| For cage decorations, you must use the cages provided (2'L x 1'H x 1'W) and the decorated cage must fit on the table provided. |
 All dogs to be exhibited at the fair must be kept on a leash or crated except when in the show ring. |
| In obedience classes a dog must have a slip collar (nylon, chain or leather) and a six-foot leather or web lead. |
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Exhibitor must have had access to the dog since May 1. Extenuating circumstances making compliance with this rule impossible shall be presented in writing to the Fair Board prior to show date. If the exhibitor is showing an animal not their own, they must have had access to the dog for training from March of fair year. |
| Dogs must be a minimum of 6 months by June 15, current year. |
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Exhibitors may exhibit one dog in each class. |
| Exhibitors must enter in a showmanship class. |
| An exhibitor must achieve a qualifying score of at least one-half of total score to advance to next class in obedience. |
| After an exhibitor has advanced, they may not drop back to a lower class with the same dog. |
| An exhibitor may remain in the same class for a maximum of three years with the same dog, except Sub-Novice A exhibitors who must move up to Sub-Novice B the following year. The exceptions are if the exhibitor receives a score that is less than 170-for all classes except Sub Novice A, or if they have placed in the top two places for two consecutive years. The exhibitor is responsible for keeping their score sheets from past years for verification by the superintendent. |
| A dog may be shown by one exhibitor in Obedience classes. |
| Any exhibitor with an obedience title earned by January 1 of the current year must exhibit in the next highest class or the Titleholders Class. An exhibitor who has one or two legs in AKC obedience competition may compete in that class. |
| Exhibitors entered in Open Dog Class, must be enrolled in either Leader Dogs for the Blind or Paws with a Cause. They must enter showmanship class. They may not enter any other Obedience classes. |
| Exhibit dogs will be kept at the Fair one day only, Friday 1 hour prior to registration and 1 hour after show ends. |
| Judge's decisions will be final. |
| Scoring will be on a point system as suggested by AKC and 4-H Dog Care and Training Project. |
| If there is only one exhibitor in a particular class, they must make 50% of TOTAL SCORE to qualify for a trophy. |
| Any dog or exhibitor showing aggression, determined by show officials, shall be removed from show area and shall not exhibit. |
| Exhibitors will need to check-in with the superintendent at the time listed in the Fair Book on the day of show to receive an exhibitor number and final show instructions. |
| Female dogs in season may not participate in the show. If you expect that your dog may come into season at fair time, check with your vet, there is a shot available to prevent the season from starting. If your dog is in season, another dog may be substituted at the fair with proof of required vaccinations and verification that exhibitor has trained this animal. Exhibitor must inform Superintendent as soon as aware. |
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Exhibitors must present dog's current Rabies, DHLPP, (Bordatella-Kennel Cough is recommended) record and license or tag to youth or 4H Club Leader prior to the show date. Exhibitor MUST bring a copy of these records to the registration table at the fair. |
| Show committee will inspect all dogs prior to entry in the show for health and disposition. |
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All exhibitors will complete a 4-H Dog Project Member Record (4-H 1213) that documents hours spent in training time for current fair year until fair show date. This training log is to be dated and signed by parent and/or dog leader each time the exhibitor works with their dog. Exhibitors will bring a copy of this log with them to the registration table at the dog show. |
| Exhibitors should dress appropriately for the show and appear neat and clean in the show ring. Flat shoes are required; no sandals, high heels, or boots. Long hair should be tied back. Slacks are acceptable for showmanship and encouraged for obedience and agility. For girls showmanship - shirts, culottes, dresses no shorter than fingertip length recommended. For boys, dress slacks and shirt/tie recommended, jacket/suits optional. Halter tops, low-cut blouses, spaghetti straps, shorts, hats, miniskirts, denim, and bare mid-drifts are NOT acceptable. Judges will be made aware of the dress code before judging. |
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All dogs to be exhibited at the Fair must be kept on a leash or crated except when in the show ring. |
| Exhibit dogs will be kept at the fair one day only, 1 hour prior to registration and 1 hour after the show ends. |
| Notebooks will be judged on Saturday and must be displayed throughout fair week. |
| BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR CURRENT FAIR BOOK FOR RULE CHANGES |
