Where did this idea came from?
My dear friend Tania Kidd, publisher of Mini
Magazine and the Worldwide
Miniature Schnauzers Yearbook,
and I were discussing athe fact that a ranking like this
doesn't exist in The Netherlands. Then I thought of starting
one and created this complete system. Without the support of Tania I would never have done
it and therefore all credits for this initiative
go to the U.S.A., to Tania Kidd!!!
Why a ranking
for all participants at Dutch dogschools and/or Dutch
Dog-events?
This, because this breed is "made" to work with
you. There are all kinds of things you can do with a Schnauzer
( agility, flyball, frisbee, obedience et cetera et cetera
) and with this ranking I hope to show what Schnauzer-people
do with their dogs.
Also a Topper-competition because the bests/most active
ones deserve to be called that way.
Is
this official?
No, it is not. It is just something extra you get whenever
you participate or want to participate in Dutch shows.
And the top of the Diversity Toppers results of the Miniature
Schnauzers will be in the next Miniature Schnauzer World
Yearbook for 2008.
Do I have to be a member of a club etc.?
No, only the results count, not any club membership.
How
does my dog receive points?
Participating in classes at a Dutch dogschool give you
the right to points and also entering Dutch Dog-events
are good for a score.
what about equal points?
Starting 2009: When dogs in the Top 10 of Best Topper
of a breed have equal points ( Ex Aequo ):
- First will be checked who has reached that gained amount
in the fewest events; that one is better.
- After that wo has reached that gained amount with the
most points first; that one is better.
Remains the score equal then so be it and the dogs will
remain on the same place.
What is the purpose of these rankings?
With this ranking I hope to show
what Schnauzer-people do with their dogs, other than competing
in shows.
Also a Topper-competition because the bests/most active
ones deserve to be called that way.
Where does the data come from?
From you: You are very welcome to send in verifiable results!
How can I include my results?
Mail a copy of verifiable material (copy of an entryform
or certificate ) to stuur@pikelien.com
What should I do
if the data for my dog is posted incorrectly?
Mail a copy of verifiable material to stuur@pikelien.com
Which period counts for Diversity Toppers?
Every period is by calendar year, so January 1 - December
31 of each year..
Is there a prize to win?
Every year there is a Diversity Topper-certificate for
the numbers 1, 2 and 3!!! Thanks to dogphotographer Ingrid den Boer.
You can receive this certificate - free - by mailing the name of your winning dog plus your name and adress to stuur@pikelien.com
Whose idea is this?
Diversity Toppers is a concept, developed and
maintained by Yvonne-Pikelien-van Rijkhuizen Pikaar. She
is also the person to contact in case of questions and
remarks. All decisions are final. Info? stuur@pikelien.com
