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RATES

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Note: There will be an additional charge for exclusivity for your breed. Fees will be quoted.

Class Rate: $100

Group Rate: $25

Sweepstakes: $55

Non-Regular: $55

Ringside: $120

All Breed Dog Shows

Class Rate: $150

Group Rate: $50

Sweepstakes: $55

Non-Regular: $55

Ringside: $200

Benched Shows

Class Rate: $800

Group Rate: $100

Sweepstakes: $55

Non-Regular: $55

Ringside: $1000

Westminster

Prestigious Shows

Class Rate: $125

Group Rate: $50

Sweepstakes: $65

Non-Regular: $65

Ringside: $175

Combined Specialty

Class Rate: $250

Group Rate: $50

Sweepstakes: $95

Non-Regular: $95

Ringside: $300

National or Specialty

Class Rate: $550

Group Rate: 

Sweepstakes: $95

Non-Regular: $95

Ringside: $400

All Breed Dog Shows

Benched Shows

Bonus (additional Charges)

All Breed Dog Shows

Best in Show: $500

Group 1: $100

Group 2: $90

Group 3: $80

Group 4: $70

Benched Shows

Westminster

Best in Show: $500

Group 1: $150

Group 2: $140

Group 3: $130

Group 4: $120

Best in Show: $800

Group 1: $500

Group 2: $400

Group 3: $300

Group 4: $200

Prestigious Shows

Combined Specialty

National or Specialty

Best in Show: $500

Group 1: $100

Group 2: $90

Group 3: $80

Group 4: $70

Best in Show: $500

Group 1: $150

Group 2: $140

Group 3: $130

Group 4: $120

BOB: $150

WD/WB: $100

Best in Show: $800

Group 1: $500

Group 2: $400

Group 3: $300

Group 4: $200

BOB: $250

WD/WB: $250

Additional Notes:   

*All Clients are charged $0.32/per mile for the first dog an $0.18/per mile for each additional dog.

*Maintenance rates for dogs that are showing only $10.00 per day.  

*Maintenance  rates for dogs not being shown (non-show dogs), $15.00 per day. 

**Plus Expenses

Other Terms and Conditions:     

* All telephone calls will be made after the days of each show.   

* If a dog is kept at Skipton Farms for handling purposes, $1,000.00 deposit is required.   

* Airport charges to pick-up or deliver: BWI - $150.00 per trip; JFK - $250.00 per trip.   

* A special charge may be applied for dogs first grooming when it enters the house for show purposes. 

* All veterinarian charges will be billed at a monthly cost.    

* Clients will be billed on the last day of each month. If payment is not received by the 15th of the following month, a 18% late charge 

   will be added to unpaid balance.     

* All checks for handling, maintenance and entry fees should be made payable to Heather Helmer or Zack Helmer 

* If a dog is entered and not shown, because of inconvenience or personal reasons, the owner will be billed for normal amount of show 

   and board.      

* The handler will be permitted to use their discretion when they have 2 client dogs for Winners, Group or Best in Show. 

* All coated dogs will be charged a $50.00 weekly conditioning fee. Note: all fees are quoted by breed & size - prices may vary. 

* In case handler cannot make the ring, a qualified handler will take dog into ring for show.  

* A retainer for entries being made by the handler is required - $50.00 will be applied to statement.  

* Owner agrees handler shall not be responsible for illness, death or loss of dog unless by handlers negligence. 

* All accounts have a credit limit of $1500.00. Once any of this amount is past due, it is our discretion if the dog gets shown. 

* For any non-sufficient funds a $25.00 service charge will be added to your account as well as any other bank charges. 

*All road expenses are pro-rated or $0.32/per mile    

* Any account turned over for collection will be charged all court cost associated with collection of said account. 

* All client dog(s) the reside with Skipton Farms "full time dogs", always have preferred status at shows over ring-side pickups or part-time  

   Clients.      

* A permanent record of each client must be signed and submitted with this rate sheet/contract and a limited power of attorney 

  must be filed with Skipton Farms before they can show your dog or take possession of your dog.  

* Each client dog must come with veterinarian history and current shot records.   

* Prize money awarded in the ring is the property of the handler.    

* Any invitational shows, national or special arranged shows, will be quoted on an individual basis.      

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