Kentucky 4-H Dog Show
Description
The Kentucky 4-H Dog Show is offered to all 4-H members that have participated in a county 4-H dog program or independent/individual study during the program year. The show provides an opportunity for 4-H members to demonstrate what they (and their dog) have learned, and build upon leadership, sportsmanship, and communication skills.
Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts: mastery, belonging, independence, and generosity. This event fosters mastery by learning about dog care, management, and handling, belonging by interacting with youth from their county and counties across the state, independence by demonstrating responsible dog ownership, generosity by participating in a pet food drive taking place at the event.
Canine Influenza Information
In Kentucky, positive cases of canine influenza have been identified. The Kentucky 4-H Dog Program highly recommends that dogs participating in any 4-H dog show receive a vaccination against canine influenza. The vaccination is given in two doses two to four weeks apart. Please contact your veterinarian for additional information. An informational handout is available. The Dog Agent Advisory Committee may reevaluate the recommendation and/or dog show prior to the state 4-H dog show.
Logistics
- August 12-13, 2017
- Refer to the Rule Book and Guide for specific times for individual events.
- Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
- Please note the show will take place in the covered pavilion in Lot D. Participants (and their families and friends) are asked to park in Lot E-1.
- Contact your county extension office for information regarding deadlines and fees (link).
Registration
- Participants must register through their county Extension office.
- Kentucky 4-H Dog Health Form (Please note all dogs registered for State Dog Show must have a completed form submitted by March 1 to their county Extension agent.)
- Kentucky 4-H Dog Declaration Form (Please note all dogs registered for the State Dog Show must have a completed form submitted by March 1 to their county Extension agent.)
- Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (available from veterinarian)
- Personal Information & Enrollment Form (PIEF)
- Agent Resource Guide (password protected - link)
Additional Information
- Kentucky 4-H Dog Program Rule Book and Guide (2016-17)
- Kentucky 4-H Dog Show Rules
- Kentucky 4-H Dog Show Program 2017 - Updated 8/7/2017
- Score Sheet Examples (subject to change)
- Drill Team (Class 501)
- Obedience Sub Novice A or B (Classes 502-503)
- Obedience Graduate Beginner (Class 504)
- Obedience Novice A or B (Class 505-506)
- Obedience Graduate Novice (Class 507)
- Rally Obedience (Classes 508-511)
- Showmanship Group (Classes 514-533) (Note: Judge may choose group or individual score sheet.)
- Showmanship Individual (Class 514-533)
- Dog Judging (Class 536-537)
- Agility I (Class 538) and Agility II (Class 539)
- Gamblers Agility (Class 540)
- Jumpers Agility (Class 541)
- Tunnelers Agility (Class 542)
- Dog Judging Information
- Breeds for 2017: English Springer Spaniels and Pembroke Welsh Corgis (Senior Division of Dog Judging will do "reasons"; Junior Division of Dog Judging will do all breeds but will not give "reasons")
- Petition for Rule Change Form
- Canine Influenza Informational Handout
Volunteer Opportunities
State Contact: Ashley Osborne| ashley.osborne@uky.edu | 859-218-0986