ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS                                  
TO
THE ARTICLES AND SCHEDULES OF THE CONSTITUTION

The additions and amendments to the Articles and Schedules listed below were agreed to by the Federal Council and will become effective on 01 October 2014 (01.10.2014).

Clubs are reminded that in terms of Article 40 of the Constitution, Affiliated Clubs have the right to object to any proposed amendment or part thereof to the Articles but this does not extend to the Schedules which are governed by Article 41 of the Constitution.

N.B.: The references refer to the Constitution and Schedules on the KUSA website (www.kusa.co.za).

AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES
NIL

AMENDMENTS TO SCHEDULES
(Approved at FEDCO 06-2014)

SCHEDULE 2 - REGULATIONS FOR THE CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF THE REGISTERED OWNERSHIP OF DOGS
Appendix ‘A” (Recognised Breeds)
Under Toy Group:
Delete “Griffon Belge” and “Petit Brabançon”.

Under Herding Group:
Delete “Hungarian Puli” and insert “Puli”

SCHEDULE 3 – REGULATIONS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS
Regulation 7.10.1
Amend to read:    
A Judge may not enter a dog registered in his ownership in the same discipline on the same day at the same venue as he is officiating, save and except for Working Disciplines held under the licence of a different Club,.

Regulation 7.10.2
Amend to read:
A Judge may not handle a dog in any discipline, save and except for Working Disciplines held under the licence of a different Club on the same day at the same venue, as he/she is officiating.

These same amendments will apply to Schedule 10, Regulation 16.1 and Regulation 16.2.

Regulation 9 – Height and Weight Classes
Amend to read:
9.1 Whenever competition is subject to compliance with a height limit, the Show Committee shall provide a properly constructed measuring stick or alternative measuring device.  Whenever a Judge calls for a measurement to be taken, the exhibit shall be measured by the Judge while it is standing on a firm, level surface within the show ring.  If the exhibit fails to comply with the height limitation to which it is subject, the Judge shall mark his/her judging sheets accordingly and taking into consideration the requirements of the Breed Standard, make such award as he/she thinks proper.  Failure to comply with the height limit shall not disqualify a dog nor render it ineligible for further competition except where specified in the Breed Standard.  In the case of dispute, the decision of the Judge shall be final.
9.2 Whenever competition is subject to a desired weight limit, the Show Committee shall provide a weighing instrument and weights (if not electronic), for which a valid certificate of assize is available, for recommended use by the Judge.  At the discretion of the judge, before the commencement of judging of each class, the dogs entered in that class shall be weighed by the Judge on a firm, level surface within the show ring.  If any exhibit fails to comply with the desired weight limitation required by the Breed Standard, the Judge shall mark his/her judging sheets accordingly, and, taking into consideration the requirements of the Breed Standard, make such awards as he/she deems appropriate. In making his/her awards, the Judge shall have the utmost regard for the preservation of breed type of breed varieties separated by desired weight limitations and take into account factors like conformation to the Breed Standard, general physical condition and marginality of weight deviation.

These same amendments will apply to Schedule 10, Regulation 15 – Height and Weight Classes

Regulation 10 – Catalogues / Information on Show Entry Form
Amend to read:
The Show Committee shall publish a catalogue which shall contain entries similar to those Regulations 5.1, 5.3 and 5.6 and full particulars of the entry of each exhibit, including tattoo/microchip number of German Shepherd Dogs/Rottweilers at GSD/Rottweiler Specialist Club Breed Shows, together with every Exhibitor’s name and email address, as recorded on the Exhibitor’s entry form.
 
SCHEDULE 5E(01) – REGULATIONS FOR SALKA JUNIOR DOG OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
Amend to read:
5.       QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY
Open to all dogs which have been awarded “Best Puppy” at Championship Shows held in the KUSA area of jurisdiction in their respective breeds between the first day of January of the preceding year and the thirty-first day of December in the current year.

6.    CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
6.3  Exhibitors who win Award Cards described in Regulation 6.1 above and wish to enter “The SALKA Junior Dog of the Year” Competition are required to send photocopies of such cards to the organizers as soon as possible after the show at which they were awarded or not later than the fifteenth (15th) day of January in any one year.

SCHEDULE 10 – APPENDIX 1 – KUSA BREED JUDGES LEARNING PROGRAMME
Amend to read:
2.2.3     A Learner Judge studying an approved Breed Specialisation (single breed) course.
2.2.3.1    The Learner Judge may complete the one (1) Non-Championship show ring stewardship required either at a specialist Club Non-Championship Show OR the Breed at a Group or All Breeds Non-Championship show.
2.2.3.2    The Learner Judge must complete the one (1) Championship show ring stewardship required at a Specialist Club Championship Show.
2.2.6    Assessment: The Learner Judge provides proof of stewardship in the group/breed being studied by means of a form signed by the Club Secretary, to be recorded and stored in the portfolio.
    
2.3.1.2  A Learner Judge studying a whole group
a)  who is not qualified at Level 4 for any single breed within that group, must judge the whole group on at least two (2) occasions, the balance of which   
may be judged at Speciality Shows of breeds within the group being studied.
b) who is qualified at Level 4 for any single breed(s) within that group, must judge the whole group, excluding the single breed(s) qualified at Level 4,
on at least two (2) occasions, the balance of which may be judged at Speciality shows of the breeds within the group being studied.
2.3.1.3  No more than 40 exhibits in one breed may be credited to the quota.
2.3.1.4    A Learner Judge who has a Breed Specialisation (single breed) qualification at Level 4, may carry all credits gained through Breed Specialisation (single
breed) study, towards the judging requirements for Group study.
2.3.1.5 A Learner Judge who has applied to study a whole group may credit at most 50% of the required credits for specialisation, being gained through whole group study, towards Breed Specialisation (single breed) modules – i.e. no more than 20 credits (evaluations).  The balance of credits (evaluations) will still need to be submitted over the required number of shows (2).

2.3.2.1.The Learner Judge will need to judge:
a)  at least 40 exhibits on which evaluations are written
b)  at a minimum of 2 Non-Championship Shows of which one (1) must be a Speciality Show and one (1) may be a Breed appointment at a Group or All Breeds Show.  Both may be Non-Championship Speciality Shows.
c)  Learner Judges studying Rottweiler Specialisation and who have successfully completed the Rottweiler Breed Council (RBC) Specialist Training Modules 1-3 BEFORE enrolling in the KUSA Rottweiler specialization course, will be credited with eight (8) ‘critiques’ completed in the RBC training modules and will only need to judge 32 exhibits on which evaluations are written.

2.7    Breed Assignments
2.7.3    Learner Judge studying an approved Breed specialization (single breed)course
2.7.3.1 The Learner Judge prepares four essays of approximately 500 words (one A4 typed page) on each of the four topics prescribed by the relevant Breed Councils or the Breed Specialist Clubs or if no specialist Club the NBJSC.

2.9    Examination: Paper 2
2.9.10    Learner Judge studying an approved Breed specialisation course only
The format of the examinations will be multiple choice questions, long questions and an essay which comprises:
2.9.10.1    Breed Standards (160 marks)
2.9.10.2    Anatomy, Conformation & Movement of dogs (40 marks)

2.9.11    Questions will be submitted by the relevant Breed Council, Breed Clubs where there is a Specialist Club or the NBJSC.

As various amendments become effective the documents
displayed on the KUSA website will be altered
accordingly.  These documents may
be downloaded for free.

BREED STANDARDS

The amendments to the Breed Standards listed below were agreed to by the Federal Council Members at its meeting held on 28/29 June 2014 and will become effective 01.10.2013, unless otherwise stated.
N.B.: The references refer to the Constitution and Schedules on the KUSA website (www.kusa.co.za).

HERDING GROUP
Puli
Effective from 01.10.2014 the name of the breed will change from “Hungarian Puli” to “Puli”.

TOY GROUP
Griffon Bruxellois
As from 01.10.2014 KUSA will revert back to the Kennel Club (UK) Breed Standard for the Griffon Bruxellois.

ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES AND SCHEDULES OF THE CONSTITUTION
The amendments and additions to the Schedules listed below were agreed by the
Federal Council Members at its meeting held on 5/6 May 2012 and will become effective 01.09.2012
N.B.  The references refer to the Constitution and Schedules on the KUSA website (www.kusa.co.za).
AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES
nil
AMENDMENTS TO THE SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 3 – REGULATIONS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS
Regulation 37 - Fraudulent or Discreditable Conduct
Amend to read:
Regulation 37.4
Upon receipt of every report made in terms of Sub-Regulation 37.1 hereof, the Secretary shall transmit the papers to
the Sub-Committee of Inquiry and they shall thereupon be dealt with as a complaint made in terms of Disciplinary Rule
2 (Schedule 1) and all the provisions of the Disciplinary Rules (Schedule 1) shall apply.  The complaint deposit shall be
waived if the matter concerns discreditable conduct towards a Judge, Ring Steward or Show Manager at a KUSA-licensed event.
SCHEDULE 5B (2)(7) - REGULATIONS FOR SCHUTZHUND
The above mentioned Schedule is cancelled.
(Reference to Schutzhund to be removed from all KUSA Schedules.)
SCHEDULE 5D - REGULATIONS FOR DOG JUMPING GRADES
Regulation 5.2.2 – Vertical Hurdles – Width
Amend to read:
The width between posts must be a minimum of 1.2m
SCHEDULE 5L - REGULATIONS FOR AGILITY – APPENDIX C
Amend to read:
Regulation 4.3.5
World Agility Championships: Team Competition
Team Selection: The top-scoring four dogs in each height category will be eligible for the SA team in that height
category. If there are fewer than three breed registered dogs participating at the SA Trials in any particular height
category, then no team will be entered into that particular event at the at the Agility World Championships.
SCHEDULE 5E - SPECIAL EVENTS
SCHEDULE 5E (15) (1.4) - Working & Herding Breeds Association Golden Reef, Derek Ceronio Working &
Herding Dog of the Year Competition.
Amend to read:
Reg. 5 Qualifications and Conditions of Entry – Breed
5.1.1    Entry will be strictly by invitation only to the registered owner of the dog or bitch in each pure breed of dogs,
currently recognised by the Federal Council of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa for the purpose of classification,
registration and competition, Schedule 2 of the Constitution of the Kennel Union in the Herding and Working Groups
only and which has been awarded the highest number of Best of Breed Certificates awarded at all Breed Shows in the
Transvaal, and the Host Club’s Championship Show, in that breed between weekend 34 in the year preceding this event
and weekend 33 in the year in which the event is to be held.
SCHEDULE 5E (22) – Regulations for NAPC TOP DOG COMPETITION
Amend to read:
Regulation 6 - Qualifications for Entry
6.2   Breed & Puppy Breed Competitions.
During the Calendar year preceding the date on which the competition is to be held any dog or bitch obtaining the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Group placing at All Breeds and Group(s) Championship shows, or BOB, RBOB in respect of each Breed variety, or BPIS, RBPIS or BP of Breed, RBP of Breed for each variety in respect of Puppy, where the specialist show included more than one breed variety, at a Speciality Championship Show(s) held by Clubs which are affiliated to The  Kennel Union, and in accordance with 6.1.1 above, will be formally invited to compete for the titles of the Northern Areas Top Dog and Top Puppy.

                  ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS             

TO

THE ARTICLES OF THE CONSTITUTION

Circulated to Affiliated Clubs on 10.09.2013

As provided for in Article 40 notice is hereby given of amendments and additions to the Articles of the Constitution of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa.
At a Special Meeting held on 07th August 2013 the Federal Council agreed to the amendments, which are listed below, to become effective on 1st February 2014. Clubs are reminded that in terms of Article 40.2, Affiliated Clubs have the right to object to any proposed amendment or part thereof to the Articles.
Any objections should be lodged with the Secretary no later than 30th November 2013.

N.B.: The references refer to the Constitution on the KUSA website (www.kusa.co.za).

Article 5 – Composition
Amend to read:
5.1    The Kennel Union shall consist of all affiliated Clubs, elected members and of such other Clubs, and members elected from time to time.
5.2.1    The Kennel Union may have a Patron (who shall remain in office at pleasure), Life Members and Life Vice-Presidents and Vice-Presidents, and shall have a President, a Chairman of the Federal Council and a stipendiary General Manager
5.2.1.1    The terms and conditions of service of any person appointed General Manager shall be determined by the Federal Council.
5.2.1.2    The General Manager may not be a member of the Federal Council.
5.2.1.3    The General Manager shall recuse himself from that part of any meeting where his terms and conditions of service or performance are tabled or are discussed.
5.2.2    The President, the Chairman of the Federal Council and Vice-Presidents shall retire quadrennially but shall be eligible for re-election.
5.2.3    The Chairman of the Federal Council for the time being shall be the Trustee of the Kennel Union.
5.2.4    The Federal Council any Provincial, Breed or Liaison Council and any Standing, Permanent, Special, Review, Investigatory Committee or Sub-Committee thereof shall consist of current members in good standing of the Kennel Union.

Article 14 – Federal Council Membership
Amend to read:
14.1    The Federal Council shall consist of:
The Chairman of the Federal Council.
The Chairmen of the Provincial Councils, and the Vice-Chairman of the District of Gauteng & Surrounds Provincial Council, (the Provincial Council Members established in terms of Article 20 of the Constitution), and the Chairman of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall not exceed in number the total number of the Provincial Council Members at any given time, all of whom shall be Members in good standing of the Kennel Union.
14.2    The Provincial Council Chairmen and, in the case of the District of Gauteng and Surrounds, the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman, shall be those persons elected at the first meeting in the alternate financial years of each Provincial Council, in terms of Article 11.2 of the Provincial Council Constitution.  Should it be necessary, in exceptional circumstances, for a Provincial Council member of the Federal Council to absent himself from any meeting of the Federal Council, he shall notify the Chairman of the Federal Council who may permit the Vice-Chairman of that Provincial Council to take his place, and in the case of the District of Gauteng and Surrounds, the duly elected primary and secondary substitutes to take his/their place/s.
14.3    The Provincial Councils shall comprise:
Eastern Cape and Border
Free State (inclusive of Northern Cape)
Kwa-Zulu Natal
District of Gauteng & Surrounds
Western Cape (inclusive of Boland and Southern Cape)
Northern Areas
and such additional Provincial Councils approved by FEDCO/KUSA from time to time in accordance with the Articles and Constitution of KUSA.
14.4    On assuming office, the Chairman of the Federal Council shall instruct the Chairman of each Province and the Vice-Chairman of DOGSPC to obtain, within sixty (60) days of the receipt of such instructions, the name and written acceptance of a nominee elected by the Provincial Council to sit on the Executive Committee. If for whatever reason, nominations cannot be finalized within the 60 day period, the Federal Council shall carry out the duties of the Executive Committee wherever the Chairman of the Federal Council deems it necessary for the continuation of the efficient running of KUSA affairs. Such nominee shall remain in Office until the termination of the period of office of the Chairman of the Federal Council provided that the appointment is acceptable to all the Provincial Council Chairman of the Federal Council. Further, nothing herein shall preclude the Chairman of the Federal Council from removing from Office any member of the Executive Committee at any time subject to confirmation of the Federal Council. Such members of the Executive Committee who terminate their period of office with the Chairman of the Federal Council shall be eligible for re-appointment.  Should, for any reason a member of the Executive Committee not be able to continue in Office a new Provincial nominee shall be appointed following the procedure detailed above. The Executive Committee shall from amongst themselves elect a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman. The Chairman shall represent the Committee at the Federal Council Meetings. In the absence of the Chairman the Vice-Chairman shall represent the Committee.
14.5    The Provincial Council Chairmen and Vice-Chairman of the District of Gauteng and Surrounds members of the Federal Council shall submit to the Secretary nominations for the offices of President and of Chairman of the Federal Council which shall be placed on the Agenda for the last Federal Council meeting to be held in the fourth year of the terms of office of the current President and Chairman of the Federal Council.

Article 16 – Federal Council – Meetings and Proceedings
Amend to read:
16.1    The Federal Council shall hold a minimum of two (2) ordinary Council meetings per annum, one (1) of which shall be in December, held between the fifteenth (15th) day of November and the fourteenth (14th) day of December in any calendar year. Ordinary and Special Council meetings shall be convened by the Secretary upon requisition by not less than (3) Provincial Council Chairmen members, the Federal Council or by the Executive Committee and twenty-eight days’ notice of any ordinary or special Council meeting shall be given to every Councillor stating the Agenda for such meeting.
16.2    At the last ordinary meeting in each calendar year held under the provisions of paragraph 16.1, in addition to any other business:
16.2.1    The Chairman of the Federal Council shall give his annual report and the Secretary shall table and the Federal Council shall consider the Audited Balance Sheet and Accounts for the year ended 31 August and the Auditor’s Report and the Federal Council shall elect an Auditor for the current year.
16.2.1.1Should the Chairman of the Federal Council resign, become ineligible to continue in Office in Terms of Article 15, become permanently incapacitated or die in Office, the Provincial Council Chairmen shall within sixty (60) days of such event elect a person to be Chairman of the Federal Council for the remaining period of the Chairman of the Federal Council’s term of Office. Until such election takes place the Vice-Chairman of the Federal Council assumes the duties of the Chairman of the Federal Council. Should the Vice-Chairman of the Federal Council resign, become ineligible to continue in the office in terms of Article 15, become permanently disabled or die in Office, the Federal Councillors shall within sixty (60) days elect from their number a person to serve as Vice-Chairman of the Federal Council for the remaining period of the Vice-Chairman’s term of Office.  Should a member of the Executive Committee appointed in terms of Article 14.4 resign, become ineligible to serve in terms of Article 15, become permanently incapacitated or die in Office the Chairman of the Federal Council may nominate to the Federal Council the name of a person to become a member of the Executive Committee for the remaining period of Office of that member of the Executive Committee.
16.2.2    Where appropriate and necessary under the provisions of Article 5.2:
16.2.2.1 the Provincial Council members of the Federal Council shall elect a President and a Chairman of the Federal Council on termination of their fourth year in office.
16.2.2.2 the Federal Council shall elect from their number a Vice-Chairman who shall remain in office for a term of two (2) years
16.2.2.3 the Federal Council shall elect a Patron; Life Members; Life Vice-Presidents; and any Vice-Presidents on termination of their fourth year in office.
16.2.3    The Federal Council shall appoint sub-committees and in addition shall have the power to fill any casual vacancy on the Executive Committee provided the Councillor so co-opted is acceptable to the majority of the Provincial Council Members. In respect of the Disciplinary Sub Committee, the Federal Council shall nominate at least three (3) members of the Federal Council, who shall act as an Appeals Committee on behalf of the Federal Council to consider the written decisions on complaints, any penalties imposed by the Disciplinary Sub Committee and any notices of appeal which may have been lodged in terms of the Disciplinary Rules, Schedule 1, Rule 12.
16.2.4    At any meeting of the Federal Council or the Executive Committee, the respective Vice-Chairman may act for the Chairman in his absence. If both the Chairman and Vice-Chairman are absent the members present shall appoint from among their number, a member to preside at such meeting and the person so appointed shall exercise the powers and functions which could have been exercised by the Chairman, if present.
16.3    Every Councillor when present at a meeting of the Federal Council shall be entitled to one (1) vote and he may record his vote, or abstain from voting, upon every decision or matter calling for a vote and in the event of equality of votes cast for and against any proposal, the Chairman of the meeting shall be entitled to exercise a casting vote in addition to his deliberate vote.
16.3.1    In the matter of any decisions taken by the Federal Council in relation to the Chief Executive Officer where the President and Chief Executive Officer are one and the same person and, in the position of the President or Chairman of a meeting, he shall no longer have a casting in addition to a deliberative vote.
16.4    The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept minutes of all Federal Council and Executive Committee meetings and of all meetings held by any further committees of the Federal Council.
16.5    The Chairman of the Federal Council’s Annual Report, the Audited Balance Sheet and Accounts, the Auditor’s Report and Minutes of all Federal Council Meetings shall be transmitted to all Affiliated Clubs as soon as convenient.
16.6    The Federal Council shall have power to regulate its own procedure for the conduct of its meetings and of meetings of its committees and for the better conduct thereof to frame and adopt By-Laws for such purposes.

Article 17 – Federal Council – Quorum and Vacancies
Amend to read:
17.1    At any meeting of the Federal Council, the Chairman of the Federal Council (or the Vice-Chairman in his absence), plus four (4) Councillors, of whom at least two (2) shall be Provincial Council Chairmen, shall form a quorum.
17.2    In the event of any Councillor absenting himself for two (2) consecutive meetings without permission of the Chairman of the Federal Council, he shall cease ipso facto to be a Councillor, and if a Provincial Council Chairman or Vice-Chairman, the Provincial Council which he represents shall forthwith proceed to elect a new Chairman or Vice-Chairman and if a member of the Executive Committee a new member of the Executive Committee shall be nominated and put forward for acceptance as per procedure in Art 14.4.

Article 19 – Review and Investigatory Sub – Committees
Amend to read:
Having informed the Federal Council, the Chairman of the Federal Council shall have the power to establish and appoint Review and Investigatory Sub-Committees for the purpose of dealing specifically with events, procedures or the viability of future proposals. The Chairman, membership and scope of such Sub-Committee shall be given in writing by the Chairman of the Federal Council to whom the Committee Chairman shall report. Whenever a Special Disciplinary Sub-Committee is established in terms of this Article, the provisions of Schedule 1 will apply.

As various amendments become effective the documents displayed on the KUSA website will be altered accordingly.

These documents may be downloaded for free.

ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES AND SCHEDULES OF THE CONSTITUTION

The amendments and additions to the Articles and Schedules listed below have been agreed by the Federal Council Members and Clubs are reminded that in terms of Article 40 of the Constitution, Affiliated Clubs have the right to object to any proposed amendment or part thereof to the Articles, but this does not extend to the Schedules which are governed by Article 41 of the Constitution.
N.B.  The references refer to the Constitution and Schedules on the KUSA website (www.kusa.co.za).
Unless otherwise stated, all amendments to the Articles become effective 01.02.2013 and Schedules become effective on 01.01.2013

AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES

ARTICLE 8 – AFFILIATION
Amend to read:
8.6.1 all amendments or alterations to existing Club Constitutions, Rules, Regulations and By-laws  must be approved  by the Executive Committee
8.6.2 details of every Annual General Meeting and any other Special General Meeting specifying the names of persons present and resolutions adopted, together with one copy of the annual audited accounts of income and expenditure and the Club’s balance sheet shall be forwarded to the Federal Council. Minutes of Annual/Special General meetings shall be supplied within thirty (30) days of any such meeting and the copy of the audited accounts shall be supplied once in each calendar year. The Club shall ensure that the Club officials’ (Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer) names and contact details are sent to KUSA for recording each time there is a change.

ARTICLE 9 – LOSS OF AFFILIATION
9.1.1   Delete (Void)

Amend to read:
9.2  Whenever an Affiliated Club’s annual affiliation fee remains unpaid one (1) month after the date of renewal (due on or before 1st September), the Secretary shall send a written demand calling for payment forthwith and in the event of the fee remaining unpaid on the thirty-first (31st) day of October, the Club in default shall be removed from the list of Affiliated Clubs.

ARTICLE 11 – LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP
11.2  Delete (Void)

ARTICLE 15.2 - FEDERAL COUNCIL - PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP
Amend to read:
is elected to the committee of any organisation concerned with canine affairs with the exception of animal welfare societies, local or central government organisations which are not affiliated to the Kennel Union, unless agreed to by the majority of the Fedco.
AMENDMENTS TO THE SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2 APPENDIX E – BREED SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORTED & EXPORTED DOGS
Notice is hereby given in terms of Article 41 of The Kennel Union Constitution that the above named revised Schedule will become effective on 1.1.2013 and copies will be circulated to all Provincial Councils and Affiliated Clubs as timeously as possible. They will also be placed on the KUSA Website and may be downloaded for gratis or hardcopies will be available to members at a price to be determined.
 
SCHEDULE 3 – REGULATION FOR CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS
Amend to read:
Regulation 20.8 - Judges
In the event of a Judge, having accepted an appointment, not fulfilling such engagement to judge, he shall be required to give reasons in writing within 7 days  to the Club Committee with whom he has been contracted and if such reason is considered to be unsatisfactory or if no such reason is submitted, the Club Committee shall request the Club Secretary or any other appointed member of the Club who is a member of the KUSA to submit a complaint to the KUSA in terms of Schedule 1 of the KUSA Constitution.

SCHEDULE 4 - REGULATIONS FOR NON-CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS
Amend to read:
Regulation 15.7 -Judges
In the event of a Judge, having accepted an appointment, not fulfilling such engagement to judge, he shall be required to give reasons in writing within 7 days  to the Club Committee with whom he has been contracted and if such reason is considered to be unsatisfactory or if no such reason is submitted, the Club Committee shall request the Club Secretary or any other appointed member of the Club who is a member of the KUSA to submit a complaint to the KUSA in terms of Schedule 1 of the KUSA Constitution.

SCHEDULE 5M – REGULATIONS FOR FLYBALL
Amend to read
Regulation 7.3 – Titles
7.3       Titles
7.3.1    Flyball Dog:
The title of Flyball Dog will be granted to any dog that has earned one hundred (100) points or more, in any combination, at Championship Shows or Non Championship Shows. A KUSA Flyball Dog Certificate will be issued to this effect, and the abbreviation FD can be placed behind the dog’s name.
7.3.2 Flyball Dog Excellent:
The title of Flyball Dog Excellent will be granted to any dog that has earned one hundred (100) points or more, made up of the maximum points achievable, i.e 4x25 points, at Championship or Non Championship Shows. These points must be earned consecutively. A KUSA Flyball Dog Excellent Certificate will be issued to this effect and the abbreviation FDX can be placed behind the dog’s name.
7.3.3 Championship Status:
A Flyball Championship Certificate may be issued to any dog gaining three hundred (300) points or more in any combination, of which a maximum of one third (100) may be obtained at Non Championship Shows. The abbreviation CH FLY can be placed in front of the dog’s name. 
7.3.4 Th One and Only Title:
The title of Th One and Only will be granted to any dog that has earned fifteen hundred (1500) points or more, in any combination, at Championship or Non Championship Shows. 
The abbreviation Th One & Only can be placed in front of the dog’s name.
7.3.5 Flyball Grand Champion
The title of Flyball Dog Grand Champion will be granted to any dog that has earned three thousand (3000) points or more, in any combination, at Championship or Non Championship Shows.
The abbreviation GR.CH (FLY) can be placed in front of the dog’s name.

SCHEDULE 5M – REGULATIONS FOR FLYBALL
New Appendix A
Notice is hereby given in terms of Article 41 of The Kennel Union Constitution that the above named New Appendix Schedule 5M will become effective on 1.1.2013 and copies will be circulated to all Provincial Councils and Affiliated Clubs as timeously as possible.  They will also be placed on the KUSA Website and may be downloaded for gratis or hardcopies will be available to members at a price to be determined.

SCHEDULE 5(F) Regulations for Breed Assessments
Regulations 9.1.7 & 5.1.8 –Boxers
Breed Assessment & Survey Procedures
Amend to read:
7. The Breed Assessors
The assessment/survey shall be carried out by a panel of not less than two (2) SABOX approved and appointed breed assessors. 

The decisions of the breed assessors will be final.  Results of the assessments/tests shall be entered on the SABOX and KUSA approved report forms.  One copy of these reports to be forwarded (within 30 days) to the owner of the dog entered, one copy to be retained by SABOX and one copy to be forwarded to KUSA.

On conclusion of the assessment, breed assessors must ensure that all documentation has been duly completed and signed

SCHEDULE 10 – REGULATIONS FOR BREED AND JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGES
In anticipation of the new KUSA Breed Judges Learning Programme becoming effective in 2013, notice is hereby given in terms of Article 41 of the above named new Schedule 10. Copies will be timeously circulated to all Provincial Councils and Affiliated Clubs, and will be placed on the KUSA website.

SCHEDULE 3 – REGULATIONS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS
SCHEDULE 4 – REGULATIONS FOR NON-CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS
SCHEDULE 4A – REGULATIONS FOR QUALIFYING SHOWS
The Federal Council has agreed that all items that are presently in Schedules 3, 4 and 4A relating to Judges and/or judging are to be moved to the new Schedule 10.
Accordingly, notice is hereby given in terms of Article 41 that the revised Schedules 3, 4 and 4A will become effective on 1.1.2013 and copies will be timeously circulated to all Provincial Councils and Affiliated Clubs, and will be placed on the KUSA website.

As various amendments become effective the documents
displayed on the KUSA website will be altered
accordingly.  These documents may
be downloaded for free.

ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO BREED STANDARDS

The amendments to the Breed Standards listed below were agreed by the Federal Council Members at its meeting held on 5/6 May 2012 and will become effective 01.01.2013.
N.B.  The references refer to the Constitution and Schedules on the KUSA website (www.kusa.co.za).

UTILITY GROUP
Xoloitzcuintle – Inter variety matings
For noting: There are three sizes (Standard, Intermediate & Miniature) and two coat varieties (Hairless & Coated) for the Xoloitzcuintle. The office consulted with the Federacion Canofila Mexicana with regards to their policy on inter-variety mating and was advised that inter-variety mating between the three sizes is not permitted.  Inter-variety mating between the two coat types can be Hairless to Hairless or Hairless to Coated provided the Coated have both Hairless parents).  The breeder/owner of a dog must have the ability to change a hairless variety dog to a coated variety dog after registration.
The Xolotzcuintle is listed in Schedule 2 Appendix A as Xoloitzcuintle (Hairless Variety & Coated Variety) but due to the different sizes it is proposed that the sizes
Xoloitzcuintle (Standard)
Xoloitzcuintle (Intermediate)
Xoloitzcuintle (Miniature)
Accepted subject to confirmation from FCI that BS tabled is correct.

Bulldog
Extensive Revision to this Breed Standard has been made. Please refer to the Kusa website to review these changes.

WORKING GROUP
German Shepherd Dog – Stockhaar and Langstockhaar  
With effect from 01.01.2012 this breed has been split into two varieties as above, Stockhaar and Langstockhaar
each with its own CACIB.
For noting: it is confirmed that inter-variety mating between the two coat types is not permitted.

GUNDOG GROUP
Spaniel (Cocker)
Amend to read:
Solid colours
Black; red; golden; liver (chocolate); black and tan; liver and tan. No white allowed except a small amount on chest.

Particolours
Bicolours: Black and white; orange and white; liver and white; lemon and white. All with or without ticking.
Tricolours: Black, white and tan; liver, white and tan.
Roans: Blue roan; orange roan; lemon roan; liver roan; blue roan and tan; liver roan and tan.
Any colour or marking other than the above is undesirable.

HERDING GROUP
Collie (Rough)
Amend to read:
Three recognised colours: Sable and white, Tricolours and Blue Merle. Sable: any shade of light gold to rich mahogany or shaded sable. Light straw or cream coloured highly undesirable. Tricolour: predominantly black with rich tan markings about legs and head. A rusty tinge in top coat highly undesirable. Blue Merle: predominantly clear, silvery blue, splashed and marbled with black. Rich tan markings preferred, but absence should not be penalised. Large black markings, slate colour, or rusty tinge either of top or undercoat are highly undesirable. All should carry typical white Collie markings to greater or lesser degree. Following markings are favourable – white collar, full or part, white shirt, legs and feet, white tail tip. A blaze may be carried on muzzle or skull, or both. All white or predominantly white is highly undesirable.

TERRIER GROUP
Airedale Terrier
Amend to read:
Tail:  Previously customarily docked.
Undocked: Set on high and carried gaily, not curled over back. Good strength and substance.

Show Entry Forms

Filename
1.Official Show Entry Form (01.01.2025)
1.Official Show Entry Form (01.01.2025)
2.Official Show Entry Form- Handlers (01.01.2022)
2.Official Show Entry Form- Handlers (01.01.2022)
3.Official Show Entry Form - Field Trials (01.03.2026)
3.Official Show Entry Form - Field Trials (01.03.2026)
4.Official Show Entry Form - Flyball (01.01.2022)
4.Official Show Entry Form - Flyball (01.01.2022)
5.FCI Official Show Entry Form (01.01.2024)
5.FCI Official Show Entry Form (01.01.2024)
6. Official Online Electronic Entry Form (01.05.2024)
6. Official Online Electronic Entry Form (01.05.2024)
7. Important Club Notice - Show Disclaimer

Notice to Club Secretaries and Judges

Weighing of Miniature Dachshunds at  Championship Shows

There is no obligation whatsoever on KUSA-affiliated clubs holding Championship Shows with classes for Dachshunds to publicise on their Show Schedules, or anywhere else, whether their judge will be weighing Miniature Dachshunds in the course of his/her judging. Club Secretaries are also not expected to request a judge to provide such information. Reflecting information about weighing on the Show Schedule is entirely at the discretion of the showholding club.

It goes without saying that there is no obligation on a judge to state in advance of his/her judging whether he/she would be weighing Miniatures at a show where he/she would be officiating. Judges are entitled to decide whether to use the scales on the day and scales should be available for their use.

Judges are aware that, in terms of the breed standard, it is not a disqualifying fault if a Miniature Dachshund exceeds the desired maximum weight of 5 kgs and that such fault should to be treated like any other “in exact proportion to its degree and its effect on the health and welfare of the dog”.

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Approved by EXCO at its meeting held on 20^th June 2017
Published on KUSA Website July 2017

Bull Terrier (Reg. 4.7 Late Registration)

Litter whelped 24 August 2015, breeder, Mrs HJM Smit.

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Approved by EXCO at its meeting held on 21^st November 2017
Published on KUSA Website December 2017

  Yorkshire Terrier (Reg. 4.7 Late Registration)

Litter whelped 16 October 2016, breeder Mrs Naude Jansen Van Vuuren.

Dachshund (Miniature Long-haired) (Reg. 4.7 Late Registration)

Litter whelped 24 June 2011, breeder Mrs Cronje.

Welsh Terrier (Reg. 4.7 Late Registration)

Litter whelped 06 September 2014, breeder Mrs AW Young.

Shar Pei (Reg. 4.7 Late Registration)

Litter whelped 20 July 2016, breeders Mr & Mrs Liebenberg.

Miniature Schnauzer (Reg. 4.7 Late Registration)

Litter whelped 07 October 2016, breeder Mrs Nell.

French Bulldog (Reg. 4.7 Late Registration)

Litter whelped 09 January 2016, breeder Messrs L Beukes and R Brittz.

AFFIX KENNEL NAME - APPLICATIONS / REGISTERED / LAPSED

Applications have been received for the following Kennel Names. These are published in terms of Schedule 2, Regulation 8.3 of the KUSA Constitution. Any person having objections to the registration of any of the proposed Kennel Names listed below, must send a letter of objection to the Secretary of KUSA within 30 days of publication.

 Proposed Affixes - Published on KUSA Website 01 June 2026

Published on KUSA Website 04 May, Registered on 01 June 2026

Lapsed Affixes - Will Lapse 30 June 2026 

The Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA) is the oldest dog registry in Southern Africa and celebrates its 121st Year in 2012.  The Kennel Union is a member of the FCI - Federation Cynologique Internationale (International Canine Federation) and is the only South African registry recognised by the Kennel Clubs of the United Kingdom, America, Australia and New Zealand.  Only KUSA Export Pedigrees are accepted by these registries for re-registration purposes.

The Kennel Union is not only a registry for purebred dogs but is also the governing body for dog related sports such as Agility, Flyball, Carting, Obedience, Dog Jumping, Working Trials, Breed Conformation Shows etc. and is the custodian of the Breed Standards for purebred dogs in South Africa.

Whilst one of the main functions of the Kennel Union is to maintain a registry of the ancestry of purebred dogs in South Africa, the Kennel Union also plays a role in encouraging and promoting the responsible breeding of purebred dogs and promoting the breeding of healthy and well-adjusted puppies.  This is achieved via several initiatives that are supported by the members and which show their  commitment to adhering to sound and well established principles.  The Kennel Union is one of the few registries in South Africa to insist that all puppies be micro-chipped in order to be registered, which is the responsible thing to do, in view of the many dogs that are having to be re-homed or euthanized because of an inability to find the owner of breeder.

What differentiates the Kennel Union from other registries is that it not only records the ancestry of dogs but also maintains  a database of health screening test results for hereditary diseases that can be tested for by means of DNA and/or clinical tests.  Test results for Hip Dysplasia & Elbow Dysplasia are reflected on the Certificate of Registration (Pedigree), whereas all other test results are reflected on the Annex to the Certificate of Registration (Health Certificates) for dogs that have been tested.  Such information is of great importance when selecting dogs for breeding purposes to assist in reducing the number of dogs born with hereditary diseases.

The KUSA Annex to the Certificate of Registration (Health Certificate) has been widely accepted and has become very popular.  When purchasing a purebred puppy, breeders should be asked if the  parents have been screened for any hereditary conditions and if a KUSA Health Certificate is available for scrutiny.  A wide variety of DNA-based tests are now available to breeders.  This will reduce the risk of acquiring a dog  that may develop a debilitating hereditary condition, which may result in unnecessary suffering and financial distress at a later stage. 

You should determine whether the breed you are interested in, is predisposed to any hereditary conditions, ascertain whether there are any tests available to determine the status of the parents (clear, affected or carrier) and ask to see health test results.

03) Inbreeding impact on litter size research

There has been increased interest in the Flatcoated Retriever in recent years, in its acknowledged colours of black and liver.  However, yellow puppies can very occasionally make an appearance, giving rise to speculation and some rather surprising claims concerning perceived health benefits from the yellow gene.  We feel that the following recognised, internationally accepted and scientifically proven facts will be of interest to all gundog owners.  We are grateful for advice from the Flatcoated Retriever Society (FCRS) in the UK, and permission to reproduce information from the Society booklet.

Before going any further we need to look at the Breed Standard, which was originally drawn up in 1923.  This stated that the colour was black, liver being accepted later in the 1940s.  The Flatcoated Retriever is a UK breed, and the British Breed Standard states unequivocally that the Standard is Black or Liver only.  The American Breed Standard goes a little further and states: “Color: Solid black or solid liver.  Disqualification – Yellow, cream or any color other than black or liver”.

The origin of the yellow gene can be found in the history of the breed and one of the claims being made in favour of yellows is that it shows this history.  This is true, but is it either necessary or desirable to breed away from the Standard to prove this?  The FCRS booklet states: “In the early 1900s Labradors and Golden Retrievers were emerging as breeds in their own right but, as bloodlines were short, interbreeding was often carried out and the same dogs could be found in Flatcoat, Labrador and Golden pedigrees”.  After the Second World War Flatcoats had become scarce, as gamekeepers had been called up and breeding was very restricted, so the outcrossing of the Flatcoat with the Golden or Labrador was due to sheer necessity to preserve the breed, not to provide colourful litters in years to come. To again quote the Society booklet: “When most of the cross breeding was taking place genetics, and the mode of inheritance, was not widely known or even considered”.  Most certainly it was never envisaged that the yellow gene would be re-introduced many years later.

Black is a dominant inherited colour and unless both parents carry yellow genes only black puppies are produced.  The recessive gene, resulting from a Golden or Labrador being crossed with a pure black Flatcoat, can be hidden for many generations until two parents carrying yellow genes are mated, which can result in yellow puppies.

With regard to registration, following the Second World War “2nd Class Registration” was allowed, based on a physical assessment of correct type by a breed authority.  Progeny of the 'B' register dogs were eligible for Kennel Club registration.  Currently in the UK yellow puppies can be registered as non-standard colour, but the registration should also be endorsed “progeny not eligible for registration”.  The dogs are unable to be shown.  In South Africa yellow puppies can also be registered and it is hoped that new owners would appreciate that they should never be bred from.  Obviously if a black or liver puppy comes from a litter containing yellows, this puppy could also carry the yellow gene.  Pedigrees need to be carefully examined to ensure that there is no likelihood of both lines carrying this hidden gene.  Yellow Flatcoats are rarely seen in the UK these days due to colour testing of parents, and the FCRS does not encourage the breeding of yellow puppies.  When there is a very small gene pool, as in South Africa, the situation could arise where a relatively high percentage of dogs could be carrying the yellow gene, which would mean careful selection in the future.  In fact this would create a stranglehold for breeders wishing to honour accepted practices, since a breeder can control only one generation.

According to the FCRS booklet, the main reason for not breeding from the yellow Flatcoat is due to the fact that it is “very similar to a Golden Retriever and it would not be beneficial for either breed, being closely linked in type, to have the same colour within their Breed Standard.  They could easily be bred together, or with black Flatcoats and then bred back to black dogs again.  Due to the black gene being dominant the yellow gene can remain hidden but other genes can also be inherited”.  We understand this to mean that there would be a very real possibility of transferring any genetic problems between Golden Retrievers and Flatcoats.

The booklet goes further to state: “In the UK it is considered unethical to breed from a yellow Flatcoat and the Society recommends that yellow producing dogs and bitches are not used for breeding”.

Extraordinary claims have been made regarding health benefits.  it has been said that the incidence of cancer diminishes when yellows are included in the breeding programme.  This theory has been tested on local Vets and met with scepticism.  With even less logic it has been said that excluding the yellow gene so many years ago has been a contributing factor to the relatively high incidence of cancer in the breed.  During the 1980s when cancer in the breed appeared to be unusually high, the FCRS established a committee in conjunction with the Cambridge Veterinary School, and they have been carefully monitoring the situation ever since.  No single cause has ever been found and, in fact, cancer in the breed is currently no worse than in any other breed.

The internet is a valuable tool but can also be a misleading one, in that much information is theoretical and unproven, or based on conjecture or anecdotal evidence.  There are links to sites in the USA which support the idea that the yellow gene is less likely to carry cancer.  One Kennel maintains that cross breeding is the only way to maintain a healthy gene pool and that the yellow gene should be re-introduced to reduce the apparent high incidence of cancer in the breed.  However, this Kennel has also made extraordinary and, to the purist, quite appalling genetic mutations to the Flatcoat, mating it to the American Cocker Spaniel, using black, liver and yellow, in the creation of a hybrid retriever.  This Kennel is, by its own admission, young, with many young dogs, and breeds AKC Flatcoated Retrievers, AKC American Cocker Spaniels and AKC Long Hair Weimaraners.  Their claim is that with 100+ puppies there have been no problems with hip/elbow dysplasia, PRA, cancer or any other genetically predisposed condition.  It is difficult to give credence to this extravagant claim.

In conclusion it appears that the yellow Flatcoat is in a canine no man's land, labelled by his own breed as non-standard colour and unacceptable as a Golden.  Surely, as people who love this beautiful breed we should accept the Standard as it was established so many years ago, and respect those who worked hard to maintain it?  We need to be responsible with this legacy and with the careful mentoring that has come down through the years.  In South Africa we owe it to the first people who imported the Flatcoat from the UK in the 1960s to maintain the correct standard.  Anything less is indeed hazardous to the future of the breed.

Jane Laing – Woodside Flatcoated Retrievers
Diane Holman – Trevena Retrievers

NEW APPLICATIONS FOR THE LEARNING PROGRAMME: FIRST SEMESTER
Registration closes on 19 January 2024

BREED JUDGES FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION TO BE HELD ON 29 JUNE 2024

Portfolio submission closing date is: 15 April 2024

Exam Registration closing date is: 15 May 2024

Please note that all requirements need to have been met prior to registration.
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NEW APPLICATIONS FOR THE LEARNING PROGRAMME: SECOND SEMESTER

Registration closes on 01 July 2024

BREED JUDGES SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION TO BE HELD ON 16 NOVEMBER 2024

Portfolio submission closing date is: 01 September 2024

Exam Registration closing date is: 01 October 2024

Please note that all requirements need to have been met prior to registration.
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28.11.2023

KUSA BREED JUDGES’ LEARNING PROGRAMME – EXAMINATION RESULTS

SATURDAY, 11^th November 2023

The following Learner Judges were successful in passing PAPER 2 of the above Examination for the Groups indicated and may now judge at Championship Show Level:

GAUTENG

Prof M Nicolau – Working Group

Mrs J Bednarek – Herding Group

Mr G Schultz – Gundog Group

Ms V Nicolau – Hound Group

Ms M Tregoning – Hound Group

WESTERN CAPE

Ms M Halmi – Utility Group *

Mrs L Olivier – Utility Group

Mr O Damon – Breed Specialisation - Rottweiler

The following Learner Judges were successful in passing the Schedule 03 & 09(B) DOGSPORT examination:

EASTERN CAPE

Mrs S le Roux

KWA-ZULU NATAL

Mrs P Dold

GAUTENG

Mr M Berry*

MPUMALANGA

Mr F van der Walt

NAMIBIA

Ms S Blum

WESTERN CAPE

Mr V Barends*

Ms J Bonthuys

*We would like to congratulate Ms M Halmi, Mr V Barends & Mr M Berry on their distinctions.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ABOVE CANDIDATES!

APP-21 - Learning Programme Application

APP-21 Junior Showmanship Judge Application (for first-time applicants)

REG-23 Examination Registration

Breed Judges - How to become a Breed Judge (click here to download booklet)

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