Our Aim
The Kennel Union of Southern Africa aims to serve both its members and South African society, as a whole, by promoting the improvement and well-being of dogs, by emphasizing the importance of purebred dogs; responsible breeding of all dogs; by promoting responsible ownership to all ages and sectors of society by reinforcing the necessity of educating both dog and owner, through the Canine Good Citizen Scheme.
Background
The South African Kennel Club, now the Kennel Union of Southern Africa, was founded in 1891 through the combination of the Southern African Kennel Club of Port Elizabeth (founded 1883) and the South African Kennel Club of Cape Town (founded 1889)
Present activities
Primarily a registration and administrative organization the Kennel Union has nearly two hundred affiliated clubs and six thousand members.
Over four hundred Championship or non-Championship events are licensed annually. Aspects of dog sport administered by the Kennel Union are competitive Breed (Beauty/Conformation Shows; Field Trials and the following competitive Working Disciplines: Obedience Classes, Working Trials, Dog Jumping, Dog Carting (Draughtwork) and Agility. Although breed shows are limited to purebred dogs any dog, purebred or not, if registered or recorded at the Union, may enter the Working Disciplines.
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Recognition
The Kennel Union is a full federated member of the Federation Cynologique Internationale, has reciprocal agreements with bodies such as the Kennel Club, London, American Kennel Club etc. which are not members of the FCI. The Kennel Union represents the South African Dog world on the National Sports Commission and is recognized with the South African Stud Book Society.
Welfare
Although the Kennel Union is not an animal welfare organization it works closely with the recognized welfare bodies, The South African Veterinary Association, The School of Veterinary Science University of Pretoria (Onderstepoort) and government at all levels.
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