Adams County 4-H Dog Project

Project Information and Requirements

We recommend buying or borrowing the Dog Resource Handbook. Participants should also read the General Rules, Livestock, Equine & Small Animal Rules, and 4-H Dog sections of the Fair Premium Book.

Exhibition Requirements

Dog Project members who intend to exhibit their animal(s) at the Adams County Fair must complete the following:

• Enroll in the Dog Project in 4-H Online
• Complete and submit an Animal Care and Housing Form to the 4-H office by May 1
• Vaccinate your dog(s) for:
  • Rabies
  • Parvo Virus
  • Distemper
  • Highly recommended: Bordetella
• Identify all dogs in 4-H Online by May 1
  • Required in 4-H Online:
    • Animal name
    • Animal birth date
    • Color and markings
    • Sex
    • Upload:
      • Photo of rabies tag or proof of rabies vaccination from the office of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Must include date administered and expiration date.
      • Photo of proof of other vaccinations to include parvo and distemper from the office of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Must include date administered and expiration date.
      • Note: If your dogs’ vaccinations expire before the Adams County Fair Dog Show, you will be asked to submit updated vaccination records
      • Optional in 4-H Online:
        • Photos
        • Breed
        • Weight
• Keep record of your dog project in the Dog Record Book available for download on the Colorado 4-H website
• Present an up-to-date Dog Record Book (also called e-record) with a green record book cover at Record Book Interviews
• Enter fair classes on the Fair Entry website by July 1
• Complete and turn in the Dog Record Book with a green cover by Friday before Labor Day to the Extension Office.

Learning Opportunities

Dog Practices are held regularly at the Fairgrounds.

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