top keeshond event The purpose of the Top Keeshond Event is to provide a single competition for the top ranking Keeshonden during the past year judged by three unannounced judges. It is an opportunity to showcase and appreciate some of the best dogs the Keeshond fancy has to offer. It is intended to be both educational and enjoyable, serving to advance knowledge and appreciation of the breed. To be invited to participate in the Top Keeshond Event, a dog must be ranked in the top 25 Keeshonden for the previous calendar year. In addition, if the top 5 ranking bitches do not appear on the above stated list, they will also be deemed eligible to compete. Tabulations for eligibility will be based on Keeshonden defeated as a result of Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex wins as noted on the KCA Website Rankings from January 1 through December 31 in the year preceding the event. THE FORMAT FOR THE 2025 TOP KEESHOND EVENT: At the 2025 Top Keeshond Event we will be awarding Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex. Best of Opposite Sex will be offered if the required 3 participants of the opposite sex enter the event. Each entrant will be given a specific ring time. Entrants will be judged in groups of three, allowing opportunity for each of the three judges to individually perform a hands-on examination, followed by each entrant being judged on movement by all three judges simultaneously. The grand finale, beginning in the evening, will feature the introduction of each of the TKE entrants as they circle the ring to their chosen musical selection, followed by the announcement of the Top Keeshond Event Winners. A catalog will be prepared exclusively for this event. Catalogs may be pre-ordered at a cost of $20. Pre-ordering prior to the event is highly recommended as only a limited number of catalogs will be available at the event. Catalogs may also be pre- ordered and mailed at a cost of $30. The entry fee of $65 includes a participation ribbon, a catalog advertisement including a color photo of the dog, a three- generation pedigree, information about the dog, breeders and owners. For those who choose not to participate in the TKE event, they can still be a part of this special event by advertising in the TKE Catalog for $50. Catalogs will include a listing of all of this year’s eligible dogs in conformation. There will be additional listings of the top Obedience, Rally, Agility, and FastCAT dogs along with the top Junior Handlers. Any questions or information please contact Rev. Ruthann Seibert at ruthann@kcanational.info. TOP KEESHOND EVENT RINGSIDE TABLES: This year there will be an opportunity to reserve a ringside table for the Top Keeshond Event evening. Tables seat four people and the $80 reservation fee includes an assortment tray of hot and cold appetizers. These tables will be available beginning at 6:30 pm, when the cash bar opens. This will take the place of the regular weekly reserved seating for this event only. There will be additional seating behind the reserved tables at no cost. THERE WILL BE A CASH BAR OPENING AT 6:30 pm and light snacks will be served. We ask that you dress up for this very special event Tuesday evening.