Post by Admin on Oct 2, 2022 0:36:38 GMT
GETTING STARTED
NEW TO THE KENNEL SCENE? MAYBE THIS WILL HELP!
FIRST STEPS, SIM CREATION
Before we get into anything else, you'll want to create your sims!
• We have no major guidelines on the human sims. Have fun! If the occult exists within the Sims universe, you may use it but we ask they're in their more normal form for events.
• Dogs must be unique and realistic to be eligible for all events offered. This means the dog should be made by you or for you by someone else to use here. EA and Gallery coats are not eligible for registration.
◦ Resources: Templates and Imports.
• SKA will allow dogs with some EA coats to be registered. With that said, these dogs are not permitted in Conformation, cannot win World or National events, and will have a special tag in their registration ID# indicating this status. We reserve the right to change this as needed.
• Get them registered! You'll find the information: here.
◦ Dogs will need a prefix or suffix attached to their registered name to identify where they’re from (i.e.: Kaiser’s Register Name of Kaiser).
OPTIONAL, BUILDS AND WEBSITES
Next, you'll want to consider a home or facility to house your sims and animals. It's not required and you can take your time!
• If building isn't your jam, there's nothing wrong with grabbing homes and arenas for download!
• Again, websites are a fun way to get involved but aren't necessary. Many people use them for tracking dog information or showcasing kennel brags. Lots of folks don't use them, though!
◦ Resources: Jimdo, Wix, and Weebly.
RINGSIDE, WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE
You might have noticed we have two different boards under our competition category, Ringside, where you are able to participate.
So what's the difference?
• Anything hosted and entered under the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) will scored using that kennel club's standards. These events can be considered as hosted across any FCI country. Kennel Club (KC) will serve as a back-up as necessary.
• Anything hosted and entered under the United Kennel Club (UKC) will be scored using this and this secondary standard as needed. All events from U-AKC will be hosted in the United States of America.
IT'S TIME TO PARTICIPATE
Once your dogs are registered, there's nothing stopping you from participating! Your initial registration of five (5) dogs will be completely free. From there, you will need to enter events and earn currency in order to pay the standard fee of $50 per dog.
• Consider making a Kennel Thread to tell us more about your sims, their dogs, your goals, and so on!
• Get tracking! You'll want to create a record of each dog's progress so you know when you're able to apply for those coveted titles.
... MORE AWAITS!
Once you feel comfortable, there's tons of other activities you can get involved with in the community. Be sure to check out some of our other guides for tips, tricks, and walkthroughs on these different opportunities available to you.
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