May 5, 2009
April 17, 2013
Dear 4-H Dog Project Members for Calvert, Anne Arundel, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s Counties:
You are invited to the 2013 Southern Maryland Regional Dog Show to be held Sunday, June 2, 2013 at the Charles County Fairgrounds at 9:00 a.m. Even though the Charles County Fairground had a fire, they do have the pavilion that we have used in the past available. Enclosed are registration forms, rules, program schedule and classes for the show. Please read these materials carefully. Submit your pre-registration information by Friday, May 17, 2013 to the Calvert County 4-H Office.
Registration for youth participants is $5.00. Please make your check payable to the Southern Maryland Livestock Committee and include it with your registration form and permission slip. Mail all forms to Elaine Bailey, University of Maryland Extension, P. O. Box 486, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Note that food will NOT be available this year, and you should bring any snack items or lunch for you and for your dog.
I am looking forward to seeing you on June 2nd.
Sincerely,
Elaine Long Bailey
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
Encl.
University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin.
2013 SOUTHERN MARYLAND
REGIONAL DOG SHOW
Sunday, June 2 - 9:00 a.m.
Charles County Fairgrounds - La Plata
Cost: $5.00 Registration Fee (DOES NOT include Lunch)
I. RULES
1. All Dog Project-enrolled 4-H members in the 5 Southern Maryland counties are welcome to participate and MUST have a Dog Card on file with their respective County 4-H office. The Dog Card should be accompanied by a current vaccination certificate reflecting vaccination for Rabies. Vaccination for ParvoVirus and additional canine diseases is strongly recommended. All dogs entered in this show must have required vaccinations prior to participating.
2. Junior exhibitors are 4-Hers who are 8-10 years of age as of 1/1/2013.
Intermediate exhibitors are 4-Hers who are 11-13 years of age as of 1/1/2013.
Senior exhibitors are 4-Hers who are 14-18 years of age as of 1/1/2013.
(4-H members who compete must be at least junior age, per MD 4-H Guidelines).
First-year designation applies to those 4-Hers who have not competed in a dog show event (Fitting and Showing or Obedience, respectively) in a previous year. Having competed in a 4-H Dog Show earlier during this calendar year does not remove the first-year designation. This designation applies to the 4-Her, not to the dog being exhibited.
3. Both purebred and mixed breed dogs may be entered in this competition.
4. Female dogs in season are not permitted to compete.
5. The judge may excuse from the ring:
a. Any handler who willfully interferes with another participant or dog.
b. Any handler who abuses his/her dog in the ring.
c. Any dog that cannot be controlled by its handler.
d. Any obviously ill dog.
e. Any dog that shows viciousness.
6. Good sportsmanship is expected of all participants and spectators.
7. Suggested attire for Handlers:
o Boys - Slacks, collared shirt (tie recommended)
o Girls - Skirt or slacks, blouse/shirt. NOTE: Skirts should be of modest length and should not interfere with or restrict handler’s movement.
o Both male and female handlers should wear shoes appropriate for active movement (i.e. no flip-flops or high heels).
8. Exhibitors must use proper training equipment.
a. For Obedience classes a six-foot leash and well-fitting training collar are required. The training collar may be chain, nylon web, or cloth. The leash must be leather, nylon web, cotton rope, or cloth. No chain or retractable/flexi-leashes are allowed.
b. For Fitting and Showing classes an appropriate lead (show lead) should be used. Obedience training collars and leashes are not appropriate for Fitting and Showing classes. The judge may refuse to allow or deduct points for a Handler’s use of an inappropriate lead.
9. For Fitting and Showing classes, all grooming of dogs should be done by the 4-Her, except specialized breed grooming such as coat stripping, plucking, or clipping No artificial preparations such as powder or corn starch may be left on the dog.
10. All 4-H'ers will be expected to care for and clean up after their dogs. Participants must bring their own water, food, baggies for waste, etc. It is highly recommended participants bring their own bowls for water and food. Sharing of bowls between animals is discouraged due to possible transmission of diseases or parasites.
11. Participation premiums will be paid at the rate of $2.00 per dog. Premiums will be paid for a maximum of 2 dogs per 4-Her.
12. In general, American Kennel Club rules governing the standards of performance and judging of Obedience Trials will be observed. See attached class descriptions and score sheets for further details.
13. Placings are at the discretion of the judge and are final.
14. Ribbons will be awarded for places 1-4. The blue ribbon winner earning the highest score in his/her class will compete for Champion/Reserve Champion awards.
15. The Southern Maryland Regional Dog Show has been approved as a “qualifier” show for the 2013 State Fair. Those who place 1-4 in their classes will be eligible to compete at the Maryland State Fair 4-H Dog Show, and each must notify their UME County 4-H office to enter.
16. Pre-registration is due by Thursday, May 17th in the Calvert County Extension Office. Mailing address: Elaine Bailey, University of Maryland Extension, Calvert County Office, P.O. Box 486, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Make your check payable to: Southern Maryland Livestock Committee in the amount of $5.00.
II. PROGRAM SCHEDULE – Sunday, June 2, 2013
8:30 – 9:00 am. - Registration
Practice session with your dog
9:00 am. - Welcome, Introductions
- 4-H Regional Dog Show
12:00 noon - Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. - Awards
Please note that times are subject to change.
SOUTHERN MARYLAND DOG SHOW - CHARLES COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS – DUE MAY 17, 2013
June 2, 2013 – 9:00 am
NAME ______AGE ______(must be 8-18 as of 1/1/13) COUNTY ______
ADDRESS ______PHONE ______
SIGNATURE OF 4-Her ______
NOTE: A maximum of two (2) dogs may be entered by each exhibitor.
CLASS / DIVISION / BREED / AGE / DOG’S NAME1 / Fitting & Showing – 1st Year – Junior
2 / Fitting & Showing – 1st Year – Intermediate
3 / Fitting & Showing – 1st Year – Senior
4 / Fitting & Showing – 2nd + Year – Junior
5 / Fitting & Showing – 2nd + Year – Intermediate
6 / Fitting & Showing – 2nd + Year – Senior
7 / Obedience, Beginner Novice – 1st Year – Junior
8 / Obedience, Beginner Novice – 1st Year - Intermediate
9 / Obedience, Beginner Novice – 1st Year – Senior
10 / Obedience, Beginner Novice – 2nd + Year – Junior
11 / Obedience, Beginner Novice – 2nd + Year -Intermediate
12 / Obedience, Beginner Novice – 2nd + Year – Senior
13 / Obedience, Novice – Junior
14 / Obedience, Novice – Intermediate
15 / Obedience, Novice – Senior
16 / Obedience, Graduate Novice – Junior
17 / Obedience, Graduate Novice – Intermediate
18 / Obedience, Graduate Novice – Senior
19 / Novice Rally – Junior
20 / Novice Rally – Intermediate
21 / Novice Rally – Senior
22 / Advanced Rally – Junior
23 / Advanced Rally – Intermediate
24 / Advanced Rally – Senior
IMPORTANT: Entries must be received in the Calvert County Office on or before May 17, 2013 along with $5.00 registration fee.
*Make your $5.00 check payable to: Southern Maryland Livestock Committee
Mail to:
Elaine Bailey, University of Maryland Extension, Calvert County Office, P.O. Box 486 Prince Frederick, MD 20678
I am familiar with the rules and regulations relating to 4-H Exhibits and Exhibitors at this show. I am an active member of
______4-H.
(County Name)
THE CHARLES COUNTY FAIR BOARD WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR
INJURY THAT MAY OCCUR TO ANY PERSON, EXHIBIT OR PROPERTY.
Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs.
2013 SOUTHERN MARYLAND REGIONAL 4-H DOG SHOW
FITTING AND SHOWING
JUDGE ______DATE ______
HANDLER NUMBER: ______BREED: ______
CLASS: 1st year 2nd Year
JUNIOR (age 8-10) INTERMEDIATE (age 11-13) SENIOR (age 14-18)
DOG’S CONDITION AND GROOMINGPoints Possible / Points Awarded / Judge’s Comments
EYES / 5
EARS / 5
TEETH / 5
NAILS / 5
COAT / 10
GENERAL CONDITION / 10
FITTING SUBTOTAL / 40
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE OF DOG / 10
PRESENTATION OF DOG / 10
ALERTNESS OF HANDLER / 10
HANDLER’S APPEARANCE / 15
SPORTSMANSHIP / 15
SHOWING SUBTOTAL / 60
TOTAL POINTS/SCORE / 100
DESCRIPTION OF FITTING AND SHOWING CLASS
FITTING AND SHOWING SCORING POINTS
Fitting of Animal 40 points
Body Condition
Grooming
Performance in the Ring 60 points
Performance of animal
Presentation of animal
Alertness of Handler
Personal Appearance of Handler
Sportsmanship of Handler
Total Possible Score: 100 points
Rules for Classes 1- 3:
Class 1 – Fitting and Showing – Junior 1st Year
Class 2 – Fitting and Show – Intermediate 1st Year
Class 3 – Fitting and Showing – Senior 1st Year
A. These classes are for exhibitors who have not previously competed in Fitting and Showing classes.
B. Dogs should be clean (including ears) with coats well-brushed and free of mats. Dogs should be free of external parasites. Allowance will be made for unavoidable surface dirt due to wet weather.
C. All fitting (grooming) must be done by the Exhibitor except where help is needed with specialized breed grooming (e.g. clipping, stripping, etc). In such cases adult or professional assistance is permitted in trimming and/or clipping only. All other grooming is to be done by the Exhibitor.
D. Exhibitors should be able to show their dogs at an appropriate gait, show the dog's bite on request of the judge, and stand their dogs in an acceptable pose to permit examination by the judge.
E. Exhibitors should be able to answer questions on care, grooming, and background of their breed(s).
F. Judging will be based on condition of the dog, neatness of the exhibitor, presentation of the dog, attentiveness to the judge and ability to follow the judge's directions. Performance of the dog shall not count against the Exhibitor unless it obviously interferes with another exhibitor's dog. The ability of the Exhibitor to show his/her dog to the best advantage, whether the dog is cooperating or not, will be evaluated. It is expected the Exhibitor will have worked with his/her dog adequately prior to the show to have developed a working relationship with the dog.
Rules for Classes 4- 6:
Class 4 – Fitting and Showing – Junior 2nd + Year
Class 5 – Fitting and Showing – Intermediate 2nd + Year
Class 6 – Fitting and Showing – Senior 2nd + Year
A. These classes are for exhibitors who have previously competed in Fitting and Showing Classes.
B. Dogs should be clean (including ears) with coats well-brushed and free of mats. Dogs should be free of external parasites. Allowance will be made for unavoidable surface dirt due to wet weather.
C. All fitting (grooming) must be done by the Exhibitor except where help is needed with specialized breed grooming (e.g. clipping, stripping, etc). In such cases adult or professional assistance is permitted in trimming and/or clipping only. All other grooming is to be done by the Exhibitor.
D. Exhibitors should be able to show their dogs at an appropriate gait, show the dog's bite on request of the judge, and stand their dogs in an acceptable pose to permit examination by the judge.
E. Exhibitors should be able to answer questions on care, grooming, background of their breed(s), showing, and basic canine anatomy and physiology.
F. Judging will be based on condition of the dog, neatness of the exhibitor, presentation of the dog, attentiveness to the judge and ability to follow the judge's directions. Performance of the dog shall not count against the Exhibitor unless it obviously interferes with another exhibitor's dog. The ability of the Exhibitor to show his/her dog to the best advantage, whether the dog is cooperating or not, will be evaluated. It is expected the Exhibitor will have worked with his/her dog adequately prior to the show to have developed a working relationship with the dog.
OBEDIENCE CLASSES
GENERAL RULES
A. An Exhibitor may show 2 dogs in different Obedience classes in the same age division (not more than 1 dog per class).
B. An Exhibitor may show the same dog as in previous years, provided the dog is entered in an equivalent or higher-level obedience class than in previous years. Once a dog advances to a higher level it cannot move back to a lower-level class.
C. All exercises will be done individually except for the long sit and long down exercises in Novice and Graduate Novice. They will be done in convenient groups at the Judge’s discretion.
D. All Obedience exercises and judging criteria will follow AKC guidelines and rules.
DESCRIPTION OF OBEDIENCE CLASSES