*For Owner's and Handler's convenience, we now have a new rate, agreement, and policy system. Please contact me for the additional paperwork required if you plan to have your dog shown in 2009*

Handling Fees

All-Breed
$50.00 for all regular classes except Best of Breed.
$65.00 for Best of Breed Champions.
$10.00 bonus for Best of Breed Win (goes towards extra preparation for Group)

Supported Entry/Regional Specialty Shows/ASCA Shows
$60.00 for all regular classes except Best of Breed.
$75.00 for Best of Breed Champions.
$35.00 for sweeps if also shown in regular class.
$100.00 bonus for Best of Breed/Best of Opposite Sex at Specialty.
$50.00 bonus for Best of Breed/Best of Opposite Sex at Supported Shows (with significant entry)

National Specialty Shows
$150.00 for all regular classes except Best of Breed.
$200.00 for Best of Breed.
$75.00 for sweeps if also shown in regular class.
$200.00 bonus for Best of Breed/Best of Opposite Sex.
$100.00 bonus for Winners Dog/Winners Bitch
$75.00 bonus for Award of Merit

Westminster/Eukanuba/Invitational Events
$300.00 for Best of Breed.
$150.00 bonus for Best of Breed/Best of Opposite Sex.
$50.00 bonus for Award of Merit

Best in Show/Group Bonuses
$500.00 (< 1,000 dog entry)
$350.00 (> 1,000 dog entry)
$150.00 Group 1
$100.00 Group 2-4

Grooming
$35.00-$50.00 Initial Grooming fee. This includes bathing, trimming, clipping, nails etc, which will be done weekly or prior to first day of show. (All prices may vary depending on the breed and amount of grooming needed)
Day of Show Grooming fee is included with handling fee. This includes all usage of products, blow drying, brushing, fluff ups, and touch up scissoring that day of the show.

Boarding
Small Breeds: $7.00/ day
Medium Breeds: $10.00/ day
Large Breeds: $12.00/day

Training
$30.00 per day per dog. Five (5) day minimum requirement.

Expenses
Additional charges for care transportation, hotels, meals and tolls are on prorated basis for circuits and shows. These expenses are split upon the number of dogs traveling to circuit. These fees apply to dogs left solely in the possession of the handler during circuits (not delivered ringside)

Terms and Conditions

1. All owners will be notified of the results with their dog at the completion of each weekend via e-mail or telephone call.
2. If a dog is to be boarded for handling purposes, a $300.00 deposit will be required. This deposit will be deducted from the final invoice.
3. An entry fee service charge will be $2.00 per entry above entry fee.
4. Airport charge to pick up or deliver is $75.00.
5. A special fee may be charged for a dog if excessive grooming or conditioning is required when it enters the possession of the Handler.
6. All veterinarian charges will be billed monthly.
7. Handler will bill the dog owner on the last day of each month. If payment is not received by the 20th of the following month, a 10% late fee will be added to the unpaid balance each month. It is then at the handler’s discretion whether the dog gets shown.
8. All checks for handling, boarding, expenses, grooming, etc., should be made payable to Jillayne Karras.
9. For any non-sufficient checks a $25.00 service charge as well as any bank charges will be added to your account.
10. Any account turned over for collection will be charged all court costs, legal fees and collection fees.
11. If a dog is entered and not shown because of inconvenience or personal reasons, the owner will be billed for normal amount of handling fees, mileage (or expenses if applicable) boarding and grooming.
12. If client indicates that dog will be entered at shows and then does not enter, the owner will be billed for normal amount of handling fees, mileage (or expenses if applicable) boarding and grooming if they did not notify Jillayne Karras of the change of plans at least 3 days prior to the closing of entries.
13. The handler will be permitted to use her discretion when she has two or more client dogs for Winners, Group, or Best in Show.
14. Grooming fees may be charged to clients with breeds that require an excessive amount of time bathing, stripping or trimming. These fees will be quoted depending on the breed and the amount of time required.
15. In case handler cannot make the ring, a qualified handler will take the said dog into the ring.
16. Jillayne Karras will provide a monthly bill listing each charge rendered by show and dog; however, if there are any questions, please notify me promptly, so that discrepancies can be resolved.
17. A retainer in the amount of $500.00 for entries being made by the handler is required. This will be applied to the last statement.
18. Owner agrees that handler should not be responsible for illness, death or loss of dog unless by handler.
19. All clients’ dogs that reside with Handler (full-time dogs) always have preferred status at shows over ringside or part-time clients.
20. A permanent record for each client must be signed and accompanied by this rate sheet and my contract must be on file with Jillayne Karras, before she can show your dog or take possession of your dog.
21. A first time veterinarian appointment may be made and billed to the owner of each dog being brought into the care of Jillayne Karras for his/her career.
22. If you desire an exclusive for your breed, such that I cannot exhibit any other class dogs or specials, an additional fee will apply.