Top Keeshond Event: Details

Purpose
The purpose of the Top Keeshond Event (TKE) is to provide a single competition for the top ranking Keeshonden during the past calendar year. It will provide an opportunity to view and appreciate some of the best individuals the Keeshond fancy has to offer. It is intended to be both educational and enjoyable, serving to advance knowledge and appreciation of the breed. The competition will be video taped, in order to provide an historical record of this inaugural event.

The Top Keeshond Event Committee
This initial Top Keeshond Event will be hosted by the Buckeye Keeshond Club, the Keeshond Club of America and sponsored by "Keeshonden Magazine", publisher/editor Roseanne Conrad.

Procedures
Invitations
Each owner of an eligible Keeshond will be sent an invitation to participate in this event. There is an entry fee to be returned with the RSVP card accompanying the invitation.

Judging
The participating eligible Keeshonden will be evaluated by three judges. Names of the judges selected will be kept secret until the commencement of the event.

Catalogs
A catalog will be prepared exclusively for this event. Catalogs may be pre-ordered at a cost of $5 each, with a limited number available at the door. Catalogs may also be pre-ordered and mailed at a cost of $10 each.

The catalog will contain a two page spread for each eligible dog. It will also include the entire list of eligible dogs, a sample score sheet, judging procedure and a profile of each judge. The entry fee will include the two page ad. Non-entered finalists may also be advertised for a nominal fee.

Awards to be given
Each entrant will receive a rosette, a catalog and a certificate. The winner will receive a large Top Keeshond Event rosette and an award. Co-owners and breeders of entered finalists may purchase additional rosettes at the cost of $10 each by noting this information on the entry form. No additional rosettes may be purchased after the closing date for the event. No rosettes will be mailed, and must be picked up by the conclusion of the 2005 National Specialty. The top award will be presented at the conclusion of judging.

Filming the event
The Top Keeshond Event will be video taped and will be available for sale at a later date. A copy of the video tape will be provided to the Buckeye Keeshond Club, and the Keeshond Club of America for historical purposes.

Attire
Attire for the Top Keeshond Event will be evening wear and black-tie optional.

Time
The event will take place the evening of Friday, May 27th, 2005 in the main ballroom area of the host hotel. The event will be open to the public at no charge.

• Doors open.
• Catalog sales begin.
• Introduction of the event and announcements.
• Explanation of ring procedures and introduction of the three areas of critique.
• Score sheets will be provided to the public if would like to keep their own personal critique.
• Introduction of participants, one by one.
• Introduction of the secret event judges.
• Begin judging procedures.
• At the conclusion of the judging procedures, all scores will be tallied.
• Brief intermission, any announcements maybe made at this time.
• Reintroduction of each participant and awarding of the rosettes.
• Announcement of the Winner of the Top Keeshond Event and presentation of the award.
• Conclusion and Thanks You s.
• Show photographer will be available for pictures.