.com Forum · Keeshond

Wow, thanks for the welcome everyone! Gypsy, I will offer on your pup from my basic kennel, Raistlins. Thank you!

You'll find that, IMHO, the keeshond breeder community is one of the most helpful, and definitely the most active, in the game. Best of luck with Slender Chance. Dont forget to pop in and say hi once in a while.

Definitely the friendliest bunch! I have had moments where I have nothing to show or don't have luck with litters and someone is always willing to help out and help improve my kennel!

Did you guys see Keeshonds are #24 on the competition list now? Ive never seen us that high before...

Wow! That's fantastic. It must be a reflection of our breed activity plus our show ring results.

The page says "The following is a ranking of the dog breeds on ShowDog.Com based on the amount of breeders, dogs, and entries within the past month." So while we only 200-something dogs (compared to Siberians and Poodles with like 600), we have had a ton of show activity lately.

Yes, just as I thought then It's a very encouraging thing to see Keeshonds so competitive in breed standings!

Analeyn

Ok all, I am thinking of hosting an all breed show. However, I don't think a $5 entry fee will be worth the money it takes to put the show on. Would any of you enter a show that has an entry fee higher than $5 and if you would, what is the highest entry fee you would be willing to pay?

I am making sure I would get the entries before putting it on. I am willing to add payouts for BOB on a few breeds.

I dont usually worry about how much a show is gonna cost, as long as it has dogs I want to compete against in it, (or dogs Im trying to avoid facing in the ring NOT in it), and who the judge is. That being said, Spyte, I'll enter a show of yours no matter what the fee is. Keeshond solidarity!

I try to avoid $20 shows as much as I can. Less than that is cool with me. If it's a one time thing though I'd enter to help support.


Jessica

I enter shows at all levels - $5 to $20. While I prefer the $5 shows, I often find that $20 shows are quite worthwhile if I place in group/show - the payouts justify the higher entry cost.

Are you looking to profit from sponsoring one, or just to contribute? I sponsored one a while back and broke even, but only just. I'm sure you're well aware, but remember that you only get back 20% of entry fees. I went for a show with a $400 sponsorship fee, set the entry cost at $20 and it worked alright. I still don't think that entries are at a high enough level for it to ever be profitable though.

Best of luck - you'll have my entries

Analeyn

I generally prefer $5 or $10 shows, although I have entered the odd $20 by accident. But if you put a show on -- I will enter whatever the entry

You just need to post the name of your show -- so I know. I am happy to enter any shows put on by Keesie breeders, but I need to know which show it is .... LOL


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Price is actually the last consideration when I enter.
Judge and competition being the first.
Let me know the name of the show and my entries will be there.

I am not doing it for profit, I don't figure I will make a profit on any show really regardless of the entry fee.

I am actually doing it for two different reasons:

1. To contribute, hence the higher pay out. The payouts are higher for all placings I believe. Plus the added payouts, I'm hoping it will help a few people out.

2. I want to experiment. I have a breeder in a different breed that does this and says it's a better way to show due to the payouts and lower amount of competition. So I am entering some of those and I want to host one or two.

I will not be setting the entry fee at $20 as I feel that is a bit much. I will most likely set it at $15. If that works for everyone! I want to take you guys into consideration for this!

It'll work for me

Speaking of creating shows, as i watch my cash balance increase (love the log in bonus btw), Im thinking of hosting a specialty. We're getting a ridiculous number of entries on even a nightly basis. Would you folks be interested?

Specialties are always welcome

I have two new studs up - Interstellar (94.95) & Divergent (94.90)

www.showdog.com/dog.aspx?id=13635604
www.showdog.com/dog.aspx?id=13635623

Analeyn

I would absolutely be interested in a specialty and would enter Spyte's show as well.

I just bred a puppy with a 9.4 Foreq

I'm very pleased with this result! Finally results are showing from selective trait breeding.

www.showdog.com/dog.aspx?id=13704547

I love all these new boys coming up for stud! I can't wait til my girls hit 30 days so I can breed!

Also, specialties are always great! I don't have anyone I would enter right now. My boy is behind SOP and a bit trait wise, so I only enter him really as a filler. I would gladly add a payout or two though Or enter the boy if we need him to make a major.