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  The Kilmore Agricultural Show Dog High Jump is now a V.A.S. registered event.  Winners of each category will qualify for the State Final, held at the Ballarat Show in 2021. Class Description 1. Small dog class under 50cm 2. Medium dog class 50cm - less than 60cm 3. Large dog class 60cm and over.  

The Dog High Jump will hopefully draw a bigger crowd for the 2021 show.  Generous prize money will be on offer due to the sponsorship from Hanson Quarries Kilmore and Kilmore East. 




  • $5 entry fee, payable on show day at event site. 
  • Register your dog at least 15 minutes before the event starts on show day at the event site 
**VAS Dog High Jump Competition Regulations 
  • The competition is a test of the dog's jumping ability. 
  • The competition is open to all dogs. 
  • The dog is permitted to jump on to or over the jump. 
  • A dog who has won at Show Society level will qualify for the State Final Judging.   
  • A dog can represent only ONE Society. 
  • State Final is held at Ballarat Show in November each year.
  • All dogs not competing must be on a lead with a handler in the Marshalling Area behind the competition area. 
  • Competition area should be 15 metres long by 8 metres wide. 
  • Only ONE dog may be loose in the competition area at any one time. 
  • Every dog must compete at every height. 
  • There must be a handler at the top of the jump to act as a catcher if necessary, and a handler as a catcher at the bottom. 
  • The dog's owner must supply the extra handler. 
  • Each dog is allowed three attempts at each height if necessary. 
  • In the event of two dogs jumping the same height, the winner shall be determined as the dog that took the least number of attempts from one jump. 
  • A dog may compete on a loose lead or must be released at a minimum of three metres from the jump. 
  • ANY MISHANDLING OR MISUSE OF A DOG WILL INCUR IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION 
  • If, in the opinion of the Stewards, a dog is unsafe to other competitors or the general public, it will be withdrawn from the competition. 
  • If, since competing at a local Show, a dog which has won in any of the classes has grown in height, that dog must compete in the appropriate class at the State Final.