Everything you ever wanted to know about the dog-showing scene in South Africa
Find out how to book an ad and submit material
A collecting point for articles of interest & Wag the Dog - a behavioural Q & A service
Find a reputable breeder here
Downloadable KUSA entry forms
A collection of special breed features and education notes
Fun pics in and around local show rings
The year's BIS and BPIS winners
Reports and discussions on contentious issues
A collection of interviews with judges, handlers and winning exhibitors
A directory of South African judges
The things we do when we're not showing our dogs
Can you offer a loving home to one of these lost souls?
A schedule of seminars presented around the country
Show information: schedules, results, photos, ringplans, breakdowns, etc
An opportunity to recognise nominated Club Committees for exceptional show organisation
A points system ranking the top puppies in the country
A review of the year that was

ADVERTISING
HOW TO ADVERTISE



Read these important

GUIDELINES



SELECT THE TYPE OF AD YOU NEED:
(Click the links for more information)

topline ads
A photo link on the front page in prominent position takes the reader to a designer ad on a separate page. After one week, photo link moves into the gallery for a further 8 weeks. One dog only. Total exposure: 9 weeks. Price: R500
Includes a jpeg version of the designed ad (approx A4 sized) for your private record
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splash ads
A specially-designed ad on the front page. It runs for one week and is ideal for featuring new arrivals or special wins.
Price: R350 for 1 week
Includes a jpeg version of the designed ad for your private record
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litterly speaking
Ideal for advertising new puppies. The breed name in the column links to a dedicated page with more details and a picture. Price: R100 for 4 weeks
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trading post
Ideal for advertising unused equipment, trailers, etc. A mention in the column on the front page links to a dedicated page with more details and a picture. Price: R50 for 2 weeks
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BOOK THE AD:

Contact Joy (083 458 2438) or Elrena (083 457 2659)
Tel: (022) 433 3360
Fax: 086 520 5771
E-mail: SHOWDOGS

Ads on SHOWDOGS are typically booked far in advance, so it is advisable to book early.
Since we are strongly against comparative advertising of any kind, we advise advertisers to avoid simultaneous bookings on various websites. Failure to do so may result in the removal of your ad for later rescheduling or cancellation.
Litterly Speaking and Trading Post ads are available on demand.

GATHER YOUR MATERIAL:

You will receive two-week and one-week reminders.
This is the time for you to gather your material. Please try to avoid leaving it till the last moment!

AD COPY FOR TOPLINE AND SPLASH ADS MUST REACH US BY THE MONDAY BEFORE THEY ARE DUE TO APPEAR (UNLESS BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT) OR YOUR AD WILL BE GIVEN AWAY TO THE NEXT PERSON ON THE WAITING LIST AND YOU WILL BE CHARGED A CANCELLATION FEE.


HOW TO SEND PHOTOGRAPHS

  • It is imperative that you obtain permission from the photographer to use his/her photograph in your ad. If we have to go to jail for unwittingly breaching copyright laws, you will have to visit us with a freshly-baked cake containing a strong file!
  • Inform me of the name of the photographer so that we can give credit to that person's work.
  • Only printed photographs or scanned images will be accepted - no images copied from another website.
  • Scanning of photos and basic ad layout is included in the quote. However, bad pictures and bad ads do nothing for a good dog, so if you want something special, or if you need a touch of photo editing to change a background or remove obstructions, etc, please tell me what you have in mind.
  • Send your photo as a digital image of reasonably high file size. We can comfortably receive images of around 1MB in size. Alternatively, you can post us the photograph and we will scan it for you.

MAKE THE PAYMENT:

AD PAYMENT SHOULD BE MADE ON OR BEFORE THE AD DATE, UNLESS BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT

ELECTRONIC PAYMENT APPRECIATED

Payment can be made to:
Account holder: Joy McFarlane
Type of account: Smart Account (savings)
Bank: First National Bank: Somerset West
Branch code: 200512
Account number: 53680037068
(please enter your name on the deposit slip)