Pet Show Registration begins at 12:30pm Sunday, September 29, 2024

The pet show will begin at 2:00pm.

Pet Show/Fun Show

This year the pet show is sponsored by the Smyth Animal Rescue. Founded in 2019, Smyth Animal Rescue strives to lower the euthanasia rates in SWVA and to improve the lives of our region's pets. SAR pulls many dogs and cats from the local public county shelter. While SAR transfers many to our wonderful rescue partners, we also doubled our local adoptions in 2021.The Chilhowie Apple Festival Committee is pleased to support them and publicize their efforts.

The Pet Show/Fun Show will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 29th on the Little League Field. Registration will be from 12:30 to 1:45 pm.

Pet Show

Dogs will be divided according to their size-large, medium, and small. Puppies and kittens will be judged in two categories. All other pets will be judged according to their species. At the judge's discretion, first, second and third place ribbons will be awarded in each class. The "Best in Show" award will be presented to one pet selected from all of the first place ribbon winners in the cat and dog divisions. The fun show will follow with adults and children judged separately.

Judging Criteria

General Health
Fur, Feather and/or Skin Appearance
Personality (Friendliness)
General Appearance
Cleanliness
Obedience

Pet Show Classes

Puppy up to 6 months	Cat	Ferret
Puppy 6 months to 1 year	Rabbit	Duck
Small Dog	Medium Dog	Large Dog
Kitten up to 6 months	Kitten 6 months to 1 year	Chicken
Other

Fun Division

Adults and Children will be judged separately.

Owner Look Alike
Most Spots
Shortest Ears
Shortest Tail
Tallest Pet
Saddest Pet
Pet Tricks

Costume
Most Colors
Longest Ears
Longest Tail
Shortest Pet
Happiest Pet
Most Obedient

Rules and Regulations

1.All animals are to be healthy and not appear to be aggressive. Any animal deemed to be aggressive or otherwise dangerous to other animals and /or humans by the pet show officials will be asked to leave the premises.
2. All animals must be on a leash or halter or in a suitable container.
3. All animals may be unleashed one at a time to perform in the obedience or trick classes.
4. All animals are to be brought into the ring and line up in front of the announcer’s stand when their class is called.
5. All animals must be treated humanely.
6. Any animal that is deemed “wildlife” cannot be exhibited in this pet show.
7. Owners of purebred animals are asked to bring their registration papers.
8. All cats and dogs are required to have a current rabies vaccination from a licensed Veterinarian.