Superintendent and Assistants:
Superintendent: Brooke Lamb
Assistants: Tina Konrath, Jenny Pegura, Devon Sanchez-Esserio, Zoe Scott, and Mary Tharp
Clean-up, Evaluations, & Knowledge Test Due:
Wednesday, July 25 @ 6:00 p.m. – Show Arena
Judging:
Agility, Cloverbud, & Costume
Friday, July 27 @ 6:00 p.m. – Show Arena
Check-in: 5:30-5:45 p.m.
Showmanship & Obedience
Saturday, July 29 @ 12:00 p.m. – Show Arena
Check-in: 11:30-11:45 a.m.
Evaluation judging by appointment, scheduled at clean-up
Exhibitors must read and comply with the Youth Exhibitor Rules, Youth Livestock Exhibitor Rules and Barn Rules.
Youth Livestock Exhibitor Rules
- The major care and training must be done by the exhibitor. Competitive exhibitor age allowed is 7-19.
- All dogs must be registered with the Cass County Fair ID sheet (with photo uploaded) located on the Cass County Fair website and all classes entered in Blue Ribbon by midnight June 17. No late registration will be accepted.
- Rabies and DHPP immunization certificates are required; if not presented by June 17, exhibitor will be ineligible to show at the fair. (Vaccination for Lepto, Bordetella (Kennel Cough), and canine influenza is highly recommended.) Forms available online must be completely filled out and on file by all deadlines for the dogs to be eligible to exhibit at the fair including all vaccination certificates and forms, with photo. If vaccinations change between June 17th and show day, updated records must be presented to superintendent at time of check-in.
- Vaccination series should be completed at least 14 days prior to show. Yearly boosters can be done any time after initial series is complete. Heartworm and flea preventive, Bordetella, Influenza and Lyme vaccinations are strongly encouraged for the protection of your dog.
- The superintendent and the dog review committee have the authority to disqualify any dog due to undesirable disposition or condition of the youth dog project.
- All dogs must be checked in with the superintendent prior to the show. For the Friday night show, check in time is between 5:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. For the Saturday show, check in time is between 11:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Armbands will be available for pick-up at these times.
- Female dogs in season will only be allowed in obedience and costume class. They will NOT be allowed to show in agility or showmanship. The exhibitor must note his/her dog is in season when checking in and stay confined in a designated area. They will show at the end of the obedience class. Exhibitor may use substitute dog in this case, upon committee/superintendent approval prior to start of show. Failure to notify a female dog in season will result in dismissal/disqualification from the show.
- Dogs must remain on lead in hand, or confined, unless in the ring. No dogs are allowed to be left unattended in vehicles or bleacher area. No dogs will be allowed in the aisle ways between bleachers and rings, nor in bleachers.
- Three-foot rule: Keep all dogs 3 feet or more away from all other dogs at all times, including dogs they may know. Show day is stressful for dogs and people alike. We strive to maintain a safe environment for all.
- All obedience and agility judging will be based on a point system as suggested by Michigan State 4-H Dog Show and the 4-H Dog Care and Obedience Project Guide. Scoresheets available at the MSU Extension office and online.
- Dress Code: NO blue jeans, T-shirts, muscle shirts, sweatshirts, halter-tops, low-cut blouses or sweaters, mini-skirts, blue jean shorts or cut-offs. Any clothing which draws undue attention to one’s self is unacceptable. Dress shorts, dress jeans and skorts will be permitted, but they must be fingertip lengths. Low-heeled shoes are preferred, and hair must be worn away from face.
- Exhibitors must receive an “A” ribbon/placing in the qualifying class in order to receive a championship.
- Participants must pick up after their dogs. If found not doing so, you may be excused from the rest of the show and awards may be held.
- Awards will be given at the end of each show day. If participant is not present to receive awards, it is their responsibility to make arrangements with the youth office to pick them up. Score sheets will be released at the end of the show Saturday after all equipment has been cleared. After Saturday, the MSU Extension office will hold sheets and awards for the same allotted time as still exhibit items.
- See other Youth Department rules and regulations.
- Resources for the MSU 4-H dog program website, including score sheets and rules: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/michigan_4_h_dog_show_scoresheets