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Scroll down throughout this section to find information about dogs, companion animals and rabbits.

2012 Ohio 4-H Dog Program Information and Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Dog Show Rules and Information

NEW! Ohio State Fair Dog Show Entry Forms                                    

"Rulebooks" for 4-H Dog Show Venues

You will find these Rules and Regulations in a very different format than from past years. We've had many requests for some type of "rulebook or rulebooks" that have all the information needed for a specific show venue. Agility rules are posted!! (01.29.12)

The State 4-H Dog Advisory Committee strongly recommends counties follow the same rules and regulations as set for the State Fair Dog Sow. This brings consistency throughout the state, as well as better prepares youth for showing at fun matches, the State Fair, and other dog shows.

For Obedience, there is the addition of Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Pre-Novice (formerly Sub-Novice), Wild Card Novice, Wild Card Open, and Veterans Classes. There is no longer a Sub-Novice Class. Pre-Novice has the same exercises as our former Sub-Novice. We also do not offer Utility anymore, as we do not have anyone performing at that level at the State Fair. Utility information can still be found in the Ohio 4-H Dog Resource Handbook. Detailed explanations about the changes in obedience can be found in the Obedience/Rally Rules and Regulations.

AKC has made several changes in Rally. We have addressed these changes in the Rally section of the Obedience/Rally rules. Click on AKC Draft Rally Regulations to find the complete set of new rules to be effective April 1, 2012. Click on New Rally Signs to find the new signs.

Showmanship and Your and Your Dog Questions

Fifty age-appropriate questions for Juniors (9-11), 50 age-appropriate questions for Intermediates (12-14), and 50 age-appropriate questions for Seniors (15-18) can be found at the links below. All questions are taken from the Ohio 4-H Dog Resource Handbook. Answers are not provided, and can be found in the Dog Resource Handbook. Questions asked during the State Fair Dog Show Showmanship and Your and Your Dog interviews will come from these sets of questions. The State 4-H Dog Committee strongly encourages dog show judges to use questions from these sets when judging fun matches or county fair dog shows. For Senior B exhibitors, questions can also come from junior and intermediate question banks.

Dog Show Score Sheets

Please use these 2012 Score Sheets for fun matches and county fair dog shows. Score sheets reflect the new classes as well as changes in classes. Note: The Rally Score Sheets are not posted as we are waiting on final approval pertaining to the changes effective 04.01.12.

State 4-H Dog Bowl Contest - June 23 - Entries must be received by Friday, May 25.

General Dog Project Resources

Click here to download the revisions to the 2012 Dog Resource Handbook

Click here for the Beginning Dog Learning Activities

Click here for the Intermediate Dog Learning Activities

Click here for the Advanced Dog Learning Activities

2012 Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Companion Animal Information

Companion Animals Make GREAT 4-H Projects! PowerPoint Presentation from 2012 Ohio 4-H Volunteer and Teen Conferences

Handling Pocket Pets illustrations

2012 4-H Rabbit Resources

4-H Program / Project Books

There are several 4-H projects available to youth interested in dogs, rabbits, and companion animals. Boys and girls must be ages 8 and in the third grade as of January 1, 2012, with the last year of eligibility, or participation, in 4-H being the year in which the individual turns 19. Descriptions of these projects are listed below:

Dog Projects

201 DOG PROJECT AND RECORD BOOK. Complete this required project and record book every year a dog project is taken. Get to know all aspects of dog care and welfare while keeping complete records of your experience as a dog owner. Use one project book each year, even if your dog is involved in more than one project and even if you have more than one dog. Use this with 201R Dog Resource Handbook. Use this project and record book for all of these dog projects:

201D YOU AND YOUR DOG. Recommended as a first-year dog project and also as a complement to other dog projects. Can be taken every year.

201O OBEDIENCE. Covers beginning and advanced obedience training and Rally.

201S SHOWMANSHIP. Learn the basics of dog showmanship.

201P PERFORMANCE. Includes agility, drill team, canine freestyle, and other performance events.

201W WORKING DOGS. Includes assistance dogs such as Pilot Dogs, Inc., Canine Companions for Independence, and other service dog organizations.

201R DOG RESOURCE HANDBOOK. The Dog Resource Handbook is a required supplement for youth taking 4-H dog projects. This resource handbook contains essential information for members taking a dog project and includes everything from selecting a dog that’s right for you, proper care, training techniques, dog anatomy, competition, and much more. Purchase it just once and use it for several years. It is also a great resource for people wanting to learn more about dogs. (Revised Edition January 2012)

Click here to download the revisions to the 2012 Dog Resource Handbook

Click here for the Beginning Dog Learning Activities

Click here for the Intermediate Dog Learning Activities

Click here for the Advanced Dog Learning Activities

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Rabbit Project Descriptions

225 BREEDING RABBIT PROJECT. 4-H members can raise rabbits for show, as well as commercial use when taking this project. Complete this Breeding Rabbit Project and Record Book every year you take a breeding rabbit project. Use this book in conjunction with the 228R Rabbit Resource Handbook to manage and evaluate your production practices.

226 MARKET RABBIT PROJECT. 4-H members raise commercial rabbits when taking this 4-H project. Complete this Market Rabbit Project and Record Book every year you take a market rabbit project.
Use this book in conjunction with the 228R Rabbit Resource Handbook to manage and evaluate your management practices.

227 PET RABBIT PROJECT. The Pet Rabbit Project is for 4-H members whose rabbits, like dogs and cats, are their companions. These rabbits are not kept for breeding or commercial use. Complete this Pet Rabbit Project and Record Book every year you take a pet rabbit project. Use this book in conjunction with the 228R Rabbit Resource Handbook to manage and evaluate your pet rabbit experience.

228R RABBIT RESOURCE HANDBOOK. The Rabbit Resource Handbook is a required supplement for youth taking rabbit projects. This resource handbook contains essential subject matter information for 4-H members taking market rabbit, breeding rabbit, or pet rabbit projects. It is also a great resource for people wanting to learn about rabbits. Information such as rabbit history, selection, housing and equipment, record keeping, nutrition, health, reproduction, meat production and processing, show preparation, marketing, careers, caring for rabbits, and the pet rabbit can be found in this handbook. Purchase it just once and use it for several years. (Reprinted Version 9.11)

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Cat Project Descriptions

216 CAT LEVEL 1 – PURR-FECT PALS. Learn about being a good cat owner by taking this beginning level cat project. You will also learn about cat breeds, behavior, good health, grooming and feeding. Cat 1 is designed for youth in grades 3 through 5, but can be taken by any youth in the first three years of this project. Cat 1 can be taken for three years.

217 CAT LEVEL 2 – CLIMBING UP. Build on what you learned in Cat 1 by taking this intermediate level cat project. Learn more about cat identification and characteristics, training and showing cats, health and nutritional needs of cats, and responsible cat ownership. Cat 2 is designed for youth in grades 6 through 8, but may be taken by youth in any grade after they completed Cat 1. Cat 2 can be taken for three years.

218 CAT LEVEL 3 – LEAPING FORWARD. Delve deeper into some of the cat topics you’ve already explored in Cat 1 and Cat 2 (breeds, nutrition, health, and behavior) and meet some new topics (genetics and aging cats). Investigate various cat-related careers, and practice your organization and presentation skills. Cat 3 is designed for youth in grades 9 through 12, but may be taken by any youth after completing Cat 1 and Cat 2. Cat 3 can be taken for three or more years.

216-8AG CAT PROJECT HELPER'S GUIDE. This Cat Helper’s Guide is recommended for use by project advisors. Use this to assist with meeting plans and group activities. These learn-by-doing activities, as well as most activities in Cat 1, Cat 2, Cat 3, can also be adapted to the family, classroom or other groups. The answers to many of the activities in Projects 216, 217, and 218 are also in this guide. The Cat Group Helper's Guide is available at www.4-Hmall.org. Note: The answers to many of the activities can be found at this site: http://www.ohio4h.org/staff/documents/CatAnswerKey.pdf.

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Pet Care Project Descriptions

NEW in 2012!  215 CAVY PROJECT and RECORD BOOK. Complete this required project and record book every year a cavy (also known as a guinea pig) project is taken. Use with 215R Cavy Resource Handbook: A 4-H Guide to Guinea Pigs.

215R CAVY RESOURCE HANDBOOK: A 4-H GUIDE TO GUINEA PIGS. This resource handbook contains essential information form mebers taking a cavy (also known as a guinea pig) project. Topics covered include general care, history, anatomy, selection, housing and equipment, records, nutrition, health, reproduction, show preparation, marketing, and care. This one-time purchase is a valuable resource for every cavy enthusiast.

220 POCKET PETS PROJECT and RECORD BOOK. Complete this required project and record book every year a pocket pet project is taken. Species include gerbils, hamsters, mice, and rats. Use with 220R Pocket Pets Resource Handbook.

220R POCKET PETS RESOURCE HANDBOOK. This resource handbook contains essential information for members taking a pocket pet project. Species include gerbils, hamsters, mice, and rats, and topics covered include history, selection, handling, housing, nutrition, health, reproduction, grooming, and showing. This one-time purchase is a valuable resource for the small animal enthusiast.

Note: Chinchilla, Ferret, and Hedgehog Projects should be taken as Self-Determined Projects and still judged as a part of Small or Companion Animal Day Judging.

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Reptile & Amphibian Project Description

365.13 REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS IDEA STARTER. Use this three-page publication as the starting place for your Reptile and Amphibian 4-H Self-Determined Project. Complete the Areas of Interest and Things to Do section to learn about these animals. Build your project and learn as you go. Show your reptile or amphibian at your county fair (if applicable) or at the Ohio State Fair Small Animals Day Show.

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