Superintendent: Kevin Schickel
248-722-0887
kevinschickel@gmail.com
Rules:
1.Exhibitors must read and follow General Rules, Market Livestock Rules and Livestock Department Rules.
2.Exhibitor must follow all MDARD Animal Health Requirements as posted on Fair web site: www.oakfair.org. Call the Fair Office to obtain a copy of these requirements or go to www.michigan.gov/mda-exhibitorinfo.
- Five to Seven-year-old exhibitors may show in competitive showmanship and specific pet or breed classes. If so, they will follow all check in/check out times and rules. Five to Seven-year-old exhibitors may show in noncompetitive classes and bring in or borrow an animal from another exhibitor for the day of the show but cannot do both competitive and noncompetitive in the same Livestock areas. See General Rule #1 Eligibility.
- Each exhibitor is responsible for cleaning up and removing exhibits at end of Fair. All pens must be stripped and cleaned before leaving the Fairgrounds. The Superintendent must inspect the pen before the exhibitor is dismissed. Each exhibitor is responsible for cleaning box stall, pen or cage before checking out and leaving the grounds. Failure to comply will result in a $50.00 per box stall, pen or cage cleaning fee charged to the exhibitor.
4.Five to Seven-year-old competitive exhibitors may show a maximum of 3 rabbits and 3 cavies in Rabbit and Cavy Department. One of these 3 rabbits and cavies may be used for showmanship.
5.Health regulations will follow ARBA standards and will not permit entries of rabbits and cavies which have ear cankers, colds, sore hocks or other contagious diseases.
6.Rabbits and cavies must be under ownership and kindled by Discovery Day of the current year except Meat Pens and Fryers.
7.No lactating does with kits allowed in the barn.
8.All rabbits must be permanently ear marked in left ear, including commercial animals. All cavies must be tagged in the left ear. All identifications must be done prior to Fair.
9.Purebreds will be judged by breed. Mixed breeds will be judged as a group.
10.Royalty and Breed Trophies will be awarded if donated.
11.All exhibitors are responsible for helping set up the barn on the designated day, Tuesday, before Fair and to tear down on the last Sunday of Fair. Failure to help setup and tear down may result in a loss of premiums.
12.All exhibitors are responsible for bringing in their own shavings, feed and dishes. Dishes must be secured to keep from tipping. Supplies, feed and equipment may not be left out in aisles in the rabbit barn.
13.It is highly recommended that you mark your name on feed containers, carriers and any other rabbit supplies you choose to leave in the barn.
14.Exhibitors must clean their cages, feed and water their animals by 9:00 a.m. each day. Failure to comply will result in your project being red tagged. If your cage(s) are red tagged two times during the week, you may lose your premiums and/or be asked to take your animal home. See Animal Care Certification Form.
15.Your rabbits must be checked at least twice daily. If you cannot be at Fair at any time you must make arrangements for another exhibitor to care for your animal and you must notify the area superintendent with the name of the person caring for your animal.
16.Exhibitors must sign up to care for the rabbit barn for at least 4 hours during the week of Fair. This is to provide security for your rabbit exhibits and information for our Fair goers. You may sign up for your hours upon checking in for Fair.
17.Dress Code: Long sleeve white shirts or blouses or show coats, with black pants or skirt and solid shoes are required. Prohibited Attire: No Royalty Identification-Tiaras, Sashes or Hats, etc are allowed.
Premium Payout Information for all classes: see General Rules, Rule #17.
Do not pre-register for Championship Classes.
Barn Set Up for Fair: Tuesday, July 2rd at 5 pm
Check In Date: Sunday, July 7th 9 am to 5 pm
Weigh In: At check in
Rabbit Show Date:
Tuesday, July 9h at 9 am
Show Order: (All classes except 5 – 7 Years Old Noncompetitive)
Showmanship-Judge 1
Market-Judge 2
Breed-Judge 2
Costume-Judges 1 and 2
Wednesday, July 10th at 9 am
5 – 7 Years Old Noncompetitive
Showmanship
Costume
Market Entries: See Department 11
Small Animal Auction: Fri., July 12th at 6:30 pm
Animal Release: Auction animals are released after the auction, all others 6 pm , the last Sunday of Fair. 6:00 pm, the last Sunday of Fair. Exhibitors are responsible for their projects until they have been loaded for removal from the Fair.
Clean Up: Rabbit Barn cleanup is Sunday, immediately following the release of rabbits. Fairgrounds cleanup is Monday after Fair. See Market Livestock Rule #19 for details.
Animal Education
Rabbit and Cavy Records, Consumer Education, Skills for Life, and Notebook. See Animal Education Dept. 1 in this Fairbook.
Rabbit and Cavy Memorial Recognition, Commemorative and Champion Awards
JOSH SWANSON MEMORIAL AWARD
2018 Winner Kaitlyn KeenThis plaque will be awarded annually in memory of Josh, an 8-year-old member of the Oakland County Rabbit & Cavy Club, who died of leukemia in 2005. The 4-H youth accumulating the most points for the maximum of six rabbit classes, in addition to rabbit records and two other rabbit related classes. All rabbit classes will be considered, in event of a tie rabbit questions will be asked of the youth and the number of correctly answered questions will determine the winner.
A youth may win this award only once in their rabbit career.
SCORING:
STRIP RIBBONS: 1st=6 points, 2nd=5 points, 3rd=4 points, 4th=3 points, 5th=2 points, 6th=1 point
WINNER OF QUESTION= 5 points
This revolving award will be presented by the Oakland County Rabbit & Cavy Breeders Club and the Keen Family. A smaller personal trophy for the winner will also be presented. Available until the year 2018.
RABBIT AND CAVY HIGH POINT TROPHY
2018 Winner: Rachael Goike
The purpose of this revolving trophy is to recognize the exhibitor who shows both rabbits and cavies and exhibits in the educational classes for both species.
To qualify, an exhibitor is required to:
- Show both rabbits and cavies. (A maximum of 10 of each species will count for points.)
- Complete records for both rabbits and cavies.
- Do showmanship for both rabbits and cavies.
- Do at least 2 educational classes for rabbits and 1 educational class for cavies.
This trophy is donated by the Keen Family and can be won twice in a rabbit exhibitor’s career but not in consecutive years. This trophy is to be awarded to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points in the above listed classes. In the case of a tie, the exhibitor with the most points in the rabbit classes with be the winner.
DIVISION 1 – RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP
Placing: 1 through 6 Rosettes, Class Trophy and Premium Money. Grand Champion $10 and special award, Reserve Grand Champion $8 and Rosette. Showmanship is highly encouraged.
Rules: Showmanship is only open to registered rabbit exhibitors. Exhibitor must use his or her own rabbit for showmanship. Each Exhibitor should be able to answer questions either oral or written at judge’s discretion. “
Class:
140101 Senior Showmanship (ages 15-19)
140102 Intermediate Showmanship (ages 12-14)
140103 Junior Showmanship (ages 8-11)
140104 Competitive Showmanship (ages 5-7)
140105 Grand Champion $10 and trophy, Reserve Grand Champion- $8 and a rosette. The best two senior or intermediate showmen are expected to compete in Sweepstakes.
DIVISION 2 AND 3: BREED CLASSES
Placing: 1 through 6, Strip Ribbons, Premium Money. Best of Breed trophies donated by Discovery Day will be awarded. Any BOB winner without trophy donors will receive rosettes.
There is a maximum of 16 entries in breed classes per exhibitor. 5-7-year-old competitive exhibitors: see Rabbit Rule #3.
Maximum of two entries in each class. Classes with more than 17 entries will be split.
Breed Championship Classes: Do not pre-register unless otherwise indicated.
Best of breed trophy for each breed will be awarded if breed has at least 6 entries.
1403126 Grand Champion $10 and Trophy and Rosette. Reserve Grand Champion $8 and Rosette.
DIVISION 2: SIX CLASS
Six Class:
Senior Buck and Doe: over 8 months
Bucks and Does: 6-8 months
Junior Buck and Doe: under 6 months
SIX CLASS
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Breed
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Sr. Buck
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Sr. Doe
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6-8 Month Buck
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6-8 Month Doe
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Jr. Buck
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Jr. Doe
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American 1402
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01
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02
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03
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04
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05
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06
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Angora Giant 1402
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07
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08
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09
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10
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11
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12
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Argente Brun 1402
|
116
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117
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118
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119
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120
|
121
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Beveren
1402
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13
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14
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15
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16
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17
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18
|
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Californian 1402
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19
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20
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21
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22
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23
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24
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Ch. D’Argent 1402
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25
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26
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27
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28
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29
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30
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Check.Giant 1402
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31
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32
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33
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34
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35
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36
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Am. Chinchilla 1402
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37
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38
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39
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40
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41
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42
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Giant Chinchilla 1402
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43
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44
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45
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46
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47
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48
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Cinnamon 1402
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49
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50
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51
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52
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53
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54
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Crème D’Argent
1402
|
55
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56
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57
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58
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59
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60
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Flemish Giant
1402
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61
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62
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63
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64
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65
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66
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Blanc ‘d Hotot
1402
|
67
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68
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69
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70
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71
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72
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Eng. Lop
1402
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73
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74
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75
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76
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77
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78
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French Lop 1402
|
79
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80
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81
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82
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83
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84
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New Zealand
1402
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85
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86
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87
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88
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89
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90
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Palomino 1402
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91
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92
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93
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94
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95
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96
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Satin
1402
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97
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98
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99
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100
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101
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102
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Silver Fox 1402
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103
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104
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105
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106
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107
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108
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Mixed Breeds
1402
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109
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110
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111
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112
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113
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114
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1402115 Champion and Reserve Champion Six Class- Rosettes.
DIVISION 3: FOUR CLASS
Senior Buck and Doe: 6 months and older
Junior Buck and Doe: less than 6 months
FOUR CLASS
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Breed
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Sr. Buck
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Sr. Doe
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Junior Buck
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Junior Doe
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Am. Fuzzy Lop 1403
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01
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02
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03
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04
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Am Sable 1403
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05
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06
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07
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08
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Angora-Eng. 1403
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09
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10
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11
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12
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Angora French 1403
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13
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14
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15
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16
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Angora-Satin 1403
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17
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18
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19
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20
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Belgian Hare 1403
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21
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22
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23
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24
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Britannia Petite 1403
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25
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26
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27
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28
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Std. Chinchilla 1403
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29
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30
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31
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32
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Dutch 1403
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33
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34
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35
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36
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Dwarf Hotot 1403
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37
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38
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39
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40
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English Spot 1403
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41
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42
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43
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44
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Florida White 1403
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45
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46
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47
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48
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Harlequin 1403
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49
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50
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51
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52
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Havana 1403
|
53
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54
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55
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56
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Himalayan 1403
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57
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58
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59
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60
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Jersey Woolly 1403
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61
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62
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63
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64
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Lilac 1403
|
65
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66
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67
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68
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Lionhead 1403
|
69
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70
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71
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72
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Holland Lop 1403
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73
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74
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75
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76
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Mini Lop 1403
|
77
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78
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79
|
80
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Mini Rex 1403
|
81
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82
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83
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84
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Mini Satins 1403
|
85
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86
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87
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88
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Neth Dwarf 1403
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89
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90
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91
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92
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Polish 1403
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93
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94
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95
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96
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Rex 1403
|
97
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98
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99
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100
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Rhinelander 1403
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101
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102
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103
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104
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Silver 1403
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105
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106
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107
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108
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Silver Marten 1403
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109
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110
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111
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112
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Tan 1403
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113
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114
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115
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116
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Thrianta 1403
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117
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118
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119
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120
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Mixed Breeds 1403
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121
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122
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123
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124
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1403125 Champion and Reserve Champion Four Class- Rosettes
DIVISION 4 - RABBIT COSTUME CLASS:
Placing: 1 through 6, Strip Ribbons and Premium Money
One entry per exhibitor.
This is open to all rabbit exhibitors and their rabbit. Both exhibitor and rabbit must be in costume to compete. Costumes must be safe for the animal, exhibitor and spectators and must not cause discomfort to the animal.
Learning Objective: To demonstrate outfit coordination and a confident attitude during judging.
Class:
140401 12-19 years old
140402 5-11 competitive
Best of Show
Superintendent: Kevin Schickel
248-722-0887
kevinschickel@gmail.com
Rules: Animal is to be brought in the day of judging only. The animal shown in this class cannot be shown in a Pocket Pet Class. See Rabbit Department 14 For rules.
Dress Code: Long sleeve white shirts or blouses or show coats, with black pants or skirt and solid shoes are required for the class.
Prohibited Attire: No Royalty Identification- Tiaras, Sashes or Hats etc. is allowed.
Cavy Check-In: Saturday, July 6th: 9 am-11 am
Show Date:
Saturday, July 6 th at 11 am.
Show Order: (All classes except 5 – 7 Years Old Noncompetitive)
Showmanship
Breed
Costume
Wednesday, July 10th at 9 a.m.
5 – 7 Year Olds noncompetitive
Showmanship
Costume
Animal Release: Following entire cavy show
Dress Code: Long sleeve white shirts or blouses or show coats, with black pants or skirt are required for the class.
Prohibited Attire: No Royalty Identification- Tiaras, Sashes or Hats etc. is allowed.
Sweat suits, shorts, spandex, hats, any type of denim, logo T-shirts, muscle shirts, halter tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, low cut blouses, any other clothing with printed logos or club affiliation logos, sandals, flops, heels, and boots are prohibited.