These are the rules for FLORIDA.
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. This show is open to any Florida 4-H Dog Project Member with an up-to-date record book.
2. Each dog entered must have been worked with or trained by the handler showing it.
3. Dogs must be entered in a class comparable to their level of training regardless of the level of handler.
4. A dog may be shown by only one person for each area - Showmanship, Obedience, Agility - except in Brace and Team. A dog may be shown in one showmanship, one obedience (not counting Brace, Team & Rally Novice) and one agility class.
5. Each exhibitor may enter only one showmanship class, regardless of the number of dogs he or she is showing in other areas.
6. All dogs must have current inoculations.
7. Dogs may be pure-bred or mixed-bred. All dogs must be at least 6 months of age by May 12, 2012 except dogs entering agility classes must be one and half (1 1/2 ) years old by May 12, 2012.
8. Basic and Sub-Novice dogs must be shown on six-foot leads.
9. Dogs in obedience classes must be shown using choke, martingale, or flat buckle collars. Dogs in agility classes must either wear flat buckle, snap collars or may run without a collar. Collars may not have tags. Dog may wear no more than one collar.10. Any female dog in season or any dog that is injured will not be permitted to compete or to remain on premises.
11. If a pre-registered dog is unable to compete, a replacement may be used providing that the handler has also worked with this dog. The replacement must be entered in a class appropriate to its level of training regardless of the class the pre-registered dog was entered. Please email Monica Hendrickson at
[email protected] or call [941.747.9366] ASAP if a replacement is necessary.
12. Dogs must be kept on lead, except during classes that require otherwise.
13. Exhibitors are responsible for their dog’s behavior and must be in control of their dog at all times. Any misbehaving or aggressive dog may be excluded from participation.
14. While on the show grounds, no one other than the 4-H exhibitor may handle, train, work, or groom his or her dog. Parents may hold dogs while exhibitors are changing clothes, etc. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification from all classes.
15. Obedience classes will be held according to AKC Obedience regulations as modified by 4-H.
16. Classes may be split into Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions if entries warrant.
17. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded for each class. Additional prizes will be awarded for Best of Show ($25), highest combined scores ($25) for Junior, Intermediate and Senior Levels. Cash premiums will be awarded for 1st ($8), 2nd ($6), 3rd ($4) and 4th ($2) places in Showmanship, Rally, Agility, and Obedience (excluding Team, Brace and Graduate Novice). Additional prizes for Team, Brace and Graduate Novice may be awarded as donations/ prizes are available.
18. A 4-H Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the county which accumulates the most points. The winning county will retain this trophy for one year. At the following year’s show, it will be turned over to that year’s winner. The scoring for this trophy will be: 1st Place - 5 pts, 2nd Place - 3 pts, 3rd Place - 1 pt. Showmanship, Obedience, Agility, and Rally class will count for trophy.
19. No dogs are to be left unattended in cars without adequate shade and ventilation. Any dog found unattended without proper shade, ventilation and under stress will be removed at its owner’s expense as deemed necessary by our 4H advisors.
20. Owners are responsible for picking up after their dogs.
21. Practice will not be allowed in the show rings before, during or after the show without the consent and direction of the K-9 Kids
Manatee County 4-H leaders (we’ll be having games which could be considered practice)
22. If a protest is made, it must be accompanied by a $50 deposit, which will become property of the Manatee County 4-H if the protest is not sustained.
23. Any questions regarding the
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