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Butler County Junior Fair Section
158 2025 Butler County Fair
à It is not necessary that a 4-H dog be shown in provided they are removed before the
a show clip; however, Dogs must be clean, well run begins. Chain leads are not ac-
brushed and in good physical condition appro- ceptable. Showmanship leads may be
priate for the dog’s age. The coat must be free of fabric or leather and should be long
from mats and loose hairs. Ears must be clean, enough to allow for easy handling.
but it is not required that all hair be removed Dogs are shown on a lead that is ap-
from the ear canal. The eyes must be free from propriate to their size. All dogs must be
matter. Any dog whose hair surrounding the kept on leash except when in the show
eyes, ears, or beard interferes with its perfor- ring performing an off lead exercise,
mance may have its hair tied back with elastic and must be brought into taken out of
bands or small plain barrettes. Ribbons or the ring on leash. Dogs must be kept
bows are not permitted. The teeth should not on leash in the ring when brought in to
have tarter buildup. Some staining on the teeth receive awards.
of older dogs is permissible. The toenails must
be proper length. Hair between the pads à Use of Bait:
should be trimmed to prevent matting, as well ¨ Using bait in Showmanship and You
as from collecting dirt and ice. It is not required and Your dog classes are up to the
that whiskers be trimmed; but if the dog’s face discretion of the judge. During obedi-
is shaved, the stubble should be removed. ence classes, food, treats, or toys are
not permitted in the show ring, or show
· COLLARS ring areas.
à Acceptable collars while in the show ring for all à Appearance and Conduct:
classes except showmanship:
¨ Excessive grooming of the dog in the
¨ Well-fitting plain buckle or quick re- ring to gain the judge’s attention is in-
lease collars, martingales, or a slip appropriate and should be faulted ac-
collars of an appropriate single length cordingly . Handlers are expected to
of leather, fabric or chain with two handle their dogs without distracting
rings, one on each end. Nothing may the dogs of other competitors. A han-
be hanging from the dog’s collar. dler who crowds or disturbs other dogs
à Acceptable collars while in the show ring for should be faulted. Handlers who exhib-
Showmanship: it impatience or heavy-handedness
with their dogs should be penalized
¨ Nylon or very small chain link slip col-
lars, or combination lead and collar, à Dumbbells:
such as martingale. Nothing may be ¨ Must be made of one or more solid
hanging from dog’s collar.
pieces or one of the heavy hardwoods,
à Acceptable collars while outside the show ring: or of rigid or semi rigid firm, nontoxic,
no wooden material, similar in size,
¨ Well-fitting plain buckle or quick re- shape, color, and weight to a wooden
lease collars, martingales, or slip col- dumbbell. Metal dumbbells are not per-
lars of an appropriate single length of mitted. Dumbbells shall not be hol-
leather, fabric or chain with two rings, lowed out. It shall have no decorations
one on each end. Head halters, fancy or attachments, but may bear an in-
collars, and harnesses are permitted conspicuous mark for identification.
on dogs. The size of the dumbbell shall be pro-
à Dogs Must NOT wear the following anywhere portionate to the size of the dog.
on the Fairgrounds: O. HANDLER’S APPEARANCE
¨ Pinch Collars, collars with prongs or à Exhibitors should be neat, clean, and well-
spikes on inside or outside, electric groomed in appearance, their appearance
collars, or any other special training should resemble as if you’re going to a job in-
collars, or muzzles, glitter, paint, hair terview. They should wear clothing that is com-
dye, or nail color, different/un-normal fortable to handle, is appropriate for dog
hairstyles or shaves. Youth are subject shows, and complements their dog. Clothing
to disqualification from showing and should not distract, limit hinder the judge’s view
removal from Fairgounds if their dogs or the presentation of the dog. Youth with long
are seen wearing these collars or de- hair should tie it back to keep it from interfering
vices. with handling or the judge’s view.
à Leads:
¨ Leads may be of fabric or leather and
must be 6ft in length. Slip leads are not
permitted unless in agility levels 1-5
