DEPT. 9 - DOGS

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

All animals exhibiting at the fair must be free of any contagious, infectious or communicable disease.

Dogs and cats originating from within Wisconsin - Dogs over 5 months of age must have proof of current rabies vaccination.

Dogs and cats originating from outside Wisconsin - All dogs and domestic cats shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and have proof of a current rabies vaccination if the dog or cat is five months old or older.  See ATCP 10.80 for specific vaccination information.

The St. Croix County Fair, Inc. requires that all dogs over 4 months of age must have a vaccination status that is current for the following diseases:  1. Canine Distemper 4. Parvovirus

2. Adenovirus Type-two 5. Leptospirosis

3. Parainfluenza 6. Rabies

Canine exhibitors are also encouraged to have their dogs vaccinated for the following diseases.  Please consult your veterinarian for their recommendation in your specific area.

1. Coronavirus 3. Be on heartworm preventative medication

2. Bordatella (Kennel Cough)

GENERAL RULES

1.     Ribbons only (no premiums) will be  awarded  for Brace and Team Participants

2.     Explorers - There is no special class for Explorers.  Explorers are allowed to participate in the dog program, but in classes listed. 

3.     Current County Dog project rules apply.

CLASS A - DOG OBEDIENCE

Premiums - Danish Judging:  Blue $4.50  Red $3.50  White $1.50  Pink $1.50

Lot No.

1. Pre-Novice A (on leash) - Exhibitor Grades 3 – 7.  Neither member or dog has been trained (with the                                                 exception of puppy manners)

            Heel on leash                                                Figure 8 on leash                                                            Stand for examination

            Recall on leash                                                Long sit (1 minutes)                                                Long down (3 minutes)

2. Pre-Novice A (on leash) - Exhibitor 8th Grade and Over.  Neither member or dog has been trained

                        (with the exception of puppy manners)

            Heel on leash                                                Figure 8 on leash                                                            Stand for examination

            Recall on leash                                                Long sit (1 minutes)                                                Long down (3 minutes)

3. Pre-Novice B (on leash) - Exhibitor Grades 3 - 7.  For exhibitors who have previously trained or have a dog                 which was previously trained:

            Heel on leash                                                Figure 8 on leash                                                            Stand for examination

            Recall on leash                                                Long sit (1 minutes)                                                Long down (3 minutes)

4. Pre-Novice B (on leash) - Exhibitors 8th Grade and Over.  For exhibitors who have previously trained or                        have a dog which was previously trained.

            Heel on leash                                                Figure 8 on leash                                                            Stand for examination

            Recall on leash                                                Long sit (1 minutes)                                                Long down (3 minutes)

5. Novice A  (First year in novice)

            Heel on leash and Figure 8            Stand for examination                                                Heal off leash

            Long sit (1 min)                                    Long Down (3 min)                                                Recall and Finish

6. Novice B (2nd year in Novice)

            Heel on leash and Figure 8            Stand for examination                                                Heal off leash

            Long sit (1 min)                                    Long Down (3 min)                                                Recall and Finish

7. Graduate Novice:

            Heel on leash (no figure 8)                                    Stand for examination

            Heel free including figure 8                                    Drop on recall as in open work

            Long sit (handler out of sight)                        Long down (handler out of sight)

8. Pre-Open:                       

            Heel free                                                                                                Retrieve dumbbell on flat                        Broad jump                       

            Long sit down (handler out of sight)                        Drop on recall                                                Figure 8 free             

9. Open:           

            Heel free & figure 8                        Drop on recall                        Retrieve on flat                                    Retrieve over high jump

            Broad jump                                    Long sit (handler out of sight)                                                            Long down (handler out of sight)

10. Pre-Utility (suggested exercises):

            Signal exercise                                                                        Retrieve over high jump                                    Directed retrieve

            Directed jump over high jump                        Moving stand for examination

11. Utility (suggested exercises):

            Signal exercise                                                                        Scent discrimination                                                Directed retrieve

            Directed jumping                                                            Moving stand for examination

12. Brace Pre-Novice - open to Novice, same as Novice Class

13. Team - Novice and above, same as Novice Class

Trophy and Champion ribbon in each lot number

CLASS B - DOG SHOWMANSHIP

- Exhibitors are required to sign up for showmanship on fair entry forms in order to participate

- Dogs in heat cannot enter Showmanship

- Exhibitors must have shown in an obedience class in order to show in a showmanship class

            Premiums, Danish:  Blue  $3.00   Red  $2.50   White  $2.00   Pink $1.50

Lot No.

1. Beginners I (Grades 3 - 5), 1st time exhibitor has shown in showmanship

2. Beginners II (Grades 3 - 5), exhibitor has previously shown in showmanship

3. Intermediate (Grades 6 - 8) 1st time exhibitor has shown in showmanship

4. Intermediate (Grades 6 - 8) exhibitor has previously shown showmanship

5. Senior (9th Grade and Over)

Champion Ribbon and Plaque awarded to top in each lot Number

NOTE:  Canine Management poster entry information can be found in Animal Science – Dept. 10