Open Class Dairy Cattle – Department J
September 18, 2023Grange – Department E
September 19, 20232024 Cowlitz County Fair
Location: 4-H Dog Building
Open Dogs
Department R
Superintendent:
Amber Hammond (509) 338-5779 or bajadenton@gmail.com
Entry Fees:
There is no entry fee for this department
Exhibitors can register at http://cowlitzcountyfair.fairentry.com starting Saturday, June 1, 2024 through 9:59 pm EST on Monday, July 1, 2024.
In Time:
Animals accepted Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 9:30 am. Please note animals will need to attend a mandatory vet check. The time and day of the health check will be communicated after July 15th by the Open Dog Superintendent.
Release Time:
Exhibitors will be released at 8:00 pm on Saturday, July 27, 2024 (weather dependent)
Specific Rules:
1. Exhibitors should read General Rules and Regulations found in the 2024 Exhibitor Handbook.
2. Health requirements set by Washington State 4-H Dog Program will be enforced and followed by the open class dog superintendent.
3. Exhibitors and dogs are expected to be at the Fair from 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm on the day of the show. Dogs should be benched or in a metal (not plastic) crate a majority of the time. You must provide your own crate or benching chain.
3. Dogs must be clean and fully groomed.
4. All dogs must have proof of current vaccinations: Rabies, distemper combination (including parvovirus and parainfluenza), and bordetella. Proof of a current rabies vaccination by a licensed veterinarian will be required for the health vet check.
5. All dogs will be given a health check by an animal health professional prior to the opening of Fair for disease and parasites. Those dogs with disease and/or parasites will be barred from showing.
6. Herdsmanship is required. The purpose and guiding principles of Herdsmanship are for exhibitors to care for their animals, pens and equipment properly, insure safety and keep cages, surrounding areas and animals clean and attractive at all times. Failure to do so many result in loss of premium points.
- Exhibitors should be dressed in clean, neat attire with appropriate footwear. They should also be friendly and show courtesy to the public.
8. Herdsmanship, grooming, handling and exercise of the dog must be performed by the exhibitor.
9. While on duty, exhibitors will keep floors and aisle ways neat and clean, tack and feed areas neat and clean, and all animals and bedding clean and neat.
10. Stall cards will be furnished for each animal and must be displayed.
11. Only one entry permitted in each lot.
12. For Class 3, dog agility you may enter in both standard and jumper classes.
13. The open dog department will follow the Danish style of judging as set forth through the 4-H program and dog program.
14. Please contact the Dog Superintendent for any additional information.
Show Schedule:
Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00 am – Obedience competition 4-H followed by Open Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00 pm – Fitting and Showing competition, 4-H followed by Open
Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 4:00 pm – Agility competition, 4-H followed by Open
Premiums:
See premiums listed below
Prize awards shall be paid by check, or in cash if under $10 total, issued by the Cowlitz County Fair office as soon as all entry records are received and processed, and payment can be reasonably made. All points are worth 15 cents each, unless stated otherwise. Checks must be cashed within 60 days of the date of issue; otherwise, funds will be forfeited back to the Fair. The Fair Office must be notified of any errors on the check within 60 days of issue.
Special Awards:
Grand Champion – Rosette
Champion – Rosette
Reserve Champion – Rosette
Best in Show – Rosette
Division A: OPEN DOGS
Classes:
1. Dog Obedience – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Blue = 55 Red = 40 White = 30
Lots:
1. Introductory Obedience
2. Sub-Novice
3. Beginner Novice
4. Pre-Novice
5. Novice
6. Advanced Novice
7. Graduate Novice
8. Pre-Open
9. Open
10. Graduate Open
11. Pre-Utility
12. Utility
13. Versatility
14. Veterans/Modified (7 years or older)
2. Dog Fitting and Showing – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Blue = 50 Red = 40 White = 30
Lots:
1. PeeWee Handler (5-8 years old)
2. Junior Handler (9-13 years old)
3. Senior Handler (14-18 years old)
4. Adult Handler (19 years old and up)
- Dog Agility – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Blue = 25 Red = 15 White = 10
Lots:
Standard Beginner Classes:
1. Standard Beginner – 10” or under at the withers
2. Standard Beginner – 14” or under at the withers
3. Standard Beginner – Over 14” at the withers
Standard Elementary Classes:
4. Standard Elementary – 10” or under at the withers
5. Standard Elementary – 14” or under at the withers
6. Standard Elementary – 18” or under at the withers
7. Standard Elementary – 22” or under at the withers
8. Standard Elementary – Over 22” at the withers
Standard Pre-Novice Classes:
9. Standard Pre-Novice – 10” or under at the withers
10. Standard Pre-Novice – 14” or under at the withers
11. Standard Pre-Novice – 18” or under at the withers
12. Standard Pre-Novice – 22” or under at the withers
13. Standard Pre-Novice – Over 22” at the withers
Standard Novice Classes:
14. Standard Novice – 10” or under at the withers
15. Standard Novice – 14” or under at the withers
16. Standard Novice – 18” or under at the withers
17. Standard Novice – 22” or under at the withers
18. Standard Novice – Over 22” at the withers
Standard Open Classes:
19. Standard Open – 10” or under at the withers
20. Standard Open – 14” or under at the withers
21. Standard Open – 18” or under at the withers
22. Standard Open – 22” or under at the withers
23. Standard Open – Over 22” at the withers
Standard Excellent Classes:
24. Standard Excellent – 10” or under at the withers
25. Standard Excellent – 14” or under at the withers
26. Standard Excellent – 18” or under at the withers
27. Standard Excellent – 22” or under at the withers
28. Standard Excellent – Over 22” at the withers
Jumpers Elementary Classes:
29. Jumpers Elementary – 10” or under at the withers
30. Jumpers Elementary – 14” or under at the withers
31. Jumpers Elementary – 18” or under at the withers
32. Jumpers Elementary – 22” or under at the withers
33. Jumpers Elementary – Over 22” at the withers
Jumpers Pre-Novice Classes:
34. Jumpers Pre-Novice – 10” or under at the withers
35. Jumpers Pre-Novice – 14” or under at the withers
36. Jumpers Pre-Novice – 18” or under at the withers
37. Jumpers Pre-Novice – 22” or under at the withers
38. Jumpers Pre-Novice – Over 22” at the withers
Jumpers Novice Classes:
39. Jumpers Novice – 10” or under at the withers
40. Jumpers Novice – 14” or under at the withers
41. Jumpers Novice – 18” or under at the withers
42. Jumpers Novice – 22” or under at the withers
43. Jumpers Novice – Over 22” at the withers
Jumpers Open Classes:
44. Jumpers Open – 10” or under at the withers
45. Jumpers Open – 14” or under at the withers
46. Jumpers Open – 18” or under at the withers
47. Jumpers Open – 22” or under at the withers
48. Jumpers Open – Over 22” at the withers
Jumpers Excellent Classes:
49. Jumpers Excellent – 10” or under at the withers
50. Jumpers Excellent – 14” or under at the withers
51. Jumpers Excellent – 18” or under at the withers
52. Jumpers Excellent – 22” or under at the withers
53. Jumpers Excellent – Over 22” at the withers
Division B: DEMONSTRATIONS
Please contact Department Superintendent to confirm availability for your demonstration. If available, a date and time will be assigned to you.
Classes:
Interactive Demonstration: Educate Fairgoers how to make or do something. Bring materials for participants to actively learn and take away their creation.
1. Interactive Demonstration – One Hour 80 points
2. Interactive Demonstration – 45 Minutes 60 points
3. Interactive Demonstration – 30 Minutes 40 points
Informative Demonstration: Educate Fairgoers how to do something. Make it a fun learning experience where they can take what they learn from you and do it at home. Bring props, help tell your story.
4. Informative Demonstration – 30 Minutes 60 points
5. Informative Demonstration – 15 Minutes 50 points
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