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. 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 competitors at Dutch shows?
It shouldn't matter if you are Dutch or foreign, if you are a member of a club or not or any other reason anyone can think of. We all love our dogs and showing them around and that is what matters.

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, we hope to include these Show Toppers results 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.

For which shows does my dog receive points?
Every Dutch C.A.C.- and C.A.C.I.B.-show and every club match that is mentioned on the website of the Dutch Kennel Club ( www.kennelclub.nl )
Each score must be verifiable.

What is the purpose of these rankings?
The purpose is to see which Schnauzer, Giant Schnauzer and Miniature Schnauzer has won most points in Holland during a year..

Are there different categories?
Yes. In Holland the various sizes and colours are considered separate breeds. Because of that there are the categories: Giant Schnauzer Pepper&Salt; Giant Schnauzer Black; Schnauzer Pepper&Salt; Schnauzer Black, Miniature Schnauzer Pepper& Salt; Miniature Schnauzer Black; Miniature Schnauzer Black/Silver; Miniature Schauzer White.

Where does the data come from?
The V.S.F.L. has selflessly permitted us to use the show results that are noted on their website www.schnauzervereniging.nl , and also Monique IJzermans has volunteered to help out. THANKS!!! Of course you too are very welcome to send in verifiable results!

How can I include my results?
Mail a copy of verifiable material (like the show report each judge makes) to stuur@pikelien.com

What should I do if the data for my dog is posted incorrectly?
Mail a copy of verifiable material (like the show report each judge makes) to stuur@pikelien.com

Why is there no B.O.B. for baby or puppy?
Babies and puppies have their own review arrangements and are not invited to participate in Best of Sex or better....

Why is there no B.I.G. for a B.O.B.-baby or B.O.B.-puppy? 
These B.O.B.- doggies are immediately reviewed in the finals for Best Baby or Best Puppy in Show; therefore no B.I.G.-but B.I.S..

A Yought - and/or Veteran C.A.C.; what about that?
Every dog winning with 1 Excellent in the Yought Class or Veteran Class during a National- / International Championshipshow receives a special C.A.C.; that is why they also receive an extra point here.

Why the difference between a Club match and a National- /International Championship show?
Club matches have fewer comptetitors and most of the time fewer participants per breed in comparison to Championship shows, so gaining top results might be easier.

Which period counts for Showtoppers?
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 Showtopper-certificate for the numbers 1, 2 and 3 of each breed!!!

Whose idea is this?
Showtoppers is a concept, develeoped 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

I don't want to participate!
That would be a pity! Send an e-mail to stuur@pikelien.com and everything will be adjusted..