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Woodbury County Fair
Participation ribbons will be awarded . 3120 . 4-H Clover Kids Pet Show
4-H Household Pet Cat Show ( 32 )
1 . Please refer to General Rules .
2 . Health Requirements : All cats exhibited must have a current rabies vaccination certificate . Please check with your veterinarian for other vaccine requirements . No cat may enter the show if there is any feline infection or contagious disease in the household within the three weeks prior to the show date . Cats must be free of fleas , ticks , ear mites , and of discharge from nose and eyes . All cats must have their nails clipped . De-clawed cats may also enter . No expectant mother , nursing cat or female cat in heat may be entered .
3 . Entry forms are not required . Exhibitors will be able to sign up for classes ½ hour before the start of the cat show .
4 . All cats must be transported to and from the show in some type of carrier . Inexpensive cardboard carriers are available at some pet supply shops and some veterinary clinics . Cardboard boxes with good ventilation and a lid securely closed serve well as carriers . Carriers should be large enough for the cat to stand up and turn around .
5 . Each 4-H / FFA member is allowed to show one cat . Cats are to be shown by the 4-H / FFA member .
6 . Cats are allowed to wear collars , harnesses , or other identifying marks on their necks and bodies .
7 . It is recommended that you do not feed your cat during show time ( feed them well in advance of the show ). The exhibitor should provide a small water dish , litter pan , and toweling or bedding for their pet .
8 . Members need to have animals in the cat project on the fairgrounds only for the time of the show . Check-in procedures include checking health papers and signing up for classes .
9 . Dress for pet cat show exhibitors is dark pants , jeans , or skirt , and a 4-H club shirt or white shirt or blouse with the 4-H emblem on the left pocket area . Exhibitors also need their exhibitor number that can be picked up at the 4-H office on the fairgrounds . Clover Kids exhibitors do not need an exhibitor number . Kitten Classes ( 4-8 months ) 3201 . Longhair Kitten 3202 . Shorthair Kitten Adult Cat Classes ( 8 months and over ) 3203 . Longhair Cat 3204 . Shorthair Cat Cat Showmanship Classes All 4-H / FFA cat show exhibitors will be judged on showmanship . Exhibitors will be judged on grooming of cat , handling of cat from cage to judge ’ s table , in addition to answering questions as to breed , age , type and date of immunizations , sex , and general knowledge of his or her cat 3205 . Junior 3206 . Intermediate 3207 . Senior
JUDGES AWARDS A trophy will be given for the following categories . No premiums are paid for these awards . 3208 . Decorated Cat Carrier “ Cat House ” 3209 . Longest Tail 3210 . Best Personality 3211 . Most Unusual Color 3212 . Most Beautiful Eyes