2023-09 Exco Minutes - Published 2023-10-17
THE KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF KUSA HELD AT 13H00 ON TUESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2023 VIA MS TEAMS
1. ATTENDANCE, APOLOGIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr RB Jenkins (BJ) (Chair), Mrs YC Jefferies (YJ) (Vice-Chair), Mr MA Alberts (MA), Mrs M Hancock (MH), Mrs C Patience (CP), Mrs GB Rossi (GR).
Staff in Attendance: Mr B Delily (BD) (Finance & HR), Mrs Z Petersen (ZP) (Administrator), Mrs N Shortland (NS) (Shows & Judges), Mrs C Patterson-Abrolat (CPA) (Club Affairs & Communications), Mrs AT Hauptfleisch (AH) (Shows), Mrs E Thuynsma (ET) (Shows).
Apologies: Mrs P Midgley (General Manager)
The following deaths were noted with sadness:
Mrs M Muller
2. MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 15.08.2023 were formally adopted.
3. ANY MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES – Nil.
4. KUSA OFFICE
4.1 Office Report
Report attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Office Report was approved.
4.2 Finance
Reports for August 2023 attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Financial Reports for August 2023 were approved.
4.3 Litter Statistics
Nil.
4.4 General Statistics
Nil.
5. SUB-COMMITTEES
5.1 DISCIPLINARY SUB-COMMITTEE
Nil.
5.2 SHOWS
5.2.1 Applications for Second Championship Show
5.2.1.1 Australian Shepherd Club of the Western Cape – 21.10.2023
The above Club is requesting a second show to join the regular Cape Show October weekend. Approval has been received from the All-breeds club sharing the date. They are incorporating a breed seminar as well.
Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.1.2Grahamstown & District Kennel Club – 05.10.2024
The above Club is requesting a second show on the new PE weekend in a desperate attempt to boost entries to support failing clubs.
Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.1.3 Goldfields Kennel Club – 25.08.2024
The above club is requesting a second show
Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.2 Application Dispensation
5.2.2.1 Kennel Association – 02.03.2024
The Kennel Association is seeking dispensation from the following regulation in Schedule 03:
Motivation: Their Schedule 05E(13) event is held annually in conjunction with their Championship Show (All-breeds Supreme Puppy of the Year Competition). The dispensation they are seeking is only to replace their Best Puppy in Show Judge. After some discussion, Exco recommended that the Shows Department suggest to the Club that they include the Best Junior in Show Challenge in the Dispensation due to the ages of the dogs concerned.
Approved.
5.2.2.2 Rottweiler Working & Breeding Association – 11.11.2023
The above club is seeking dispensation to hold itsChampionship Show on the November Exam date, for 2023 only.
Full motivation attached. JEC and FEDCO have given their approval.
For noting and recording.
Noted.
5.2.2.3 Mrs R Claasen (Member 13145)
The above Judge is requesting dispensation from the following regulation:
Schedule 05B(01)
1.6.2.3.1 In the event of licensed PD & TD3 judges not carrying out a judging appointment for a period of three (3) years a (1) questionnaire made up of questions pertaining to Schedule 3 and Schedule 9 Appendix B and Schedule 05B(1) be completed and submitted to the local governing body. The questionnaire must be updated from time to time, to ensure all new rules and regulations are included.
Mrs Claasen last judged Working Trials (Classic) on 18 August 2019 (CD), and she last judged TDIII in 2013.
Her Judging licence for Working Trials expired on 18 August 2022.
Shows were opened up during COVID (with restrictions) in October 2020, giving Mrs Claasen almost two years in which to accept an appointment.
After discussion it was agreed that the Judge must adhere to the requirements stipulated in Schedule 05B(01) .
5.2.2.4 Pre-approval for use of substitute certificate for a Grand Champion application
The KUSA Office has received a pre-approval enquiry regarding the use of a substitute certificate for the application of Grand Champion for CH Carmardew A Kind of Magic at Von Edberg JM (ZA011821B20). The request is to use a Reserve Best of Breed certificate in place of a Champions Class First Place certificate as the Registered Owner has been unable to secure the latter certificate from the Club and the Show Catalogue omits the winner of the Champion (Bitch) class. The motivation for this request is as follows:
i. The dog in question was entered in the Champion Bitch Class at the Breede Rivier Valley Kennel Club on 15.10.2022, which she won, but this win was omitted from the marked catalogue (see attached) and the certificate appears to have not been issued. Despite several requests, the Registered Owner has been unable to obtain the original or a replacement certificate (see Sched 03, Reg 22.7 and 22.8 below).
ii. The abovementioned dog went into the Best of Breed line-up as the winning Champion Bitch and was awarded the RBOB. The Best of Breed was awarded to a male (owned by the same Registered Owner) from the Champion Dog class. The bitch’s win was not as a result of a call back – the BOB winner was a male dog. She could only have won the RBOB as the winner of the Champion Bitch class (see Sched 03, Reg 22.1.1 below).
The significance of this certificate is that it would fulfil the requirement of Schedule 03, Regulation 42.1.2.3, namely that points were gained in at least three (3) geographical provinces of South Africa.
The relevant Regulations from Schedule 03 are:
22.1.1 Those exhibits eligible for the award of Best of Breed and Reserve Best of Breed, are both Challenge Certificate winners (provided they are unbeaten) and winners of the Champions Class (provided they are unbeaten).
22.7 In addition to the Challenge Certificates and Reserve Challenge Certificates issued in terms of Regulation 21.4 of this Schedule, the following Breed Award Certificates shall be issued either in hard copy, or digitally and, if issued electronically, digitally system-signed and verifiable, shall be available to exhibitors within thirty (30) days of the date of such award being made:
Champions Class First Place
Best of Breed
Reserve Best of Breed
Best Junior of Breed
Best Puppy of Breed
Best Baby Puppy of Breed
Best Veteran of Breed
Best Neutered of Breed
22.8 By applying his signature to the various Certificates or, when these awards are electronically issued as digitally system-signed and verifiable Certificates, the Show Secretary assumes responsibility for the accuracy and validity of any certificates issued in confirmation of awards made in terms of these Regulations. The responsibility to rectify any errors which might occur on any of the Certificates and to issue corrected Certificates either in hard copy or digitally, shall rest with the Show Secretary.
42.1.2 The Federal Council may award the title of breed Grand Champion to any dog on the full Breed Register of the Kennel Union or any National Canine Organisation recognised by KUSA which has won, a total of at least fifty (50) points as per Appendix 2, provided that:
42.1.2.1 the dog is a KUSA Breed Champion of record.
42.1.2.2 not more than fifteen (15) of the minimum fifty (50) points were awarded by one (1) Judge,
42.1.2.3 points were gained in at least three (3) geographical provinces of South Africa or two (2) geographical provinces of South Africa plus Namibia.
42.1.2.4 only awards gained after 1 January 2012 shall count for points towards this title.
The KUSA Office would like to know if they may accept the Reserve Best of Breed certificate in place of the Champions Class First Place certificate when the Registered Owner submits the Grand Champion application.
Approved.
5.2.2.5 Objections to Show Date
Zululand Kennel Club, Northern Natal Kennel Club & KZN Junior Kennel Club
The above KwaZulu Natal Clubs have applied to move their show date to Week 37 due to low entries with the two KZN show weekends being too close together. Objections have been received from the Gauteng Golden Retriever Club, Northern Free State Bull Terrier Club, Labrador Retriever Kennel Club & the Gundog Club.
Full motivation attached. Objections attached.
Not approved.
5.2.3 Penalties
5.2.3.1 Cape Heritage Bull Terrier Club - 09.08.2023
The above Club is requesting that their penalty be waived. The Club claims not to have been aware of the submission timeframes.
E-mail attached.
Club to be advised that outstanding Fees are to be paid by 31.12.2023 in order for the Club to be in good standing.
5.2.3.2 Windhoek & Hochland Dog Clubs - 22.07.2023
The above Clubs are requesting that their penalties be reviewed. Their show date on their documents was incorrect and it shifted by one week.
E-mail attached.
Club to be advised that outstanding Fees are to be paid by 31.12.2023 in order for the Club to be in good standing. Dispensation granted for the removal of one week’s penalties.
5.2.4 Entry in contravention of the Regulations in Schedule 03:
5.2.4.1 The Office received a Champion application for Jimnah Braveheart Mattley of Tsadderk (ZA001287B22). The dog is co-owned,but all awards were issued only in the name of the first Owner. The dog has since been transferred into the name of the first Owner who was under the impression that he had the permission of the second Owner to act on her behalf (see attached). The dog was transferred into the sole-ownership of the first Owner on 08.09.2023.
May the Champion title be awarded to the Dog?
After discussion, it was agreed that the Champion title may be awarded and a R500 fine be imposed for the administrative errors on the show entry form in terms of Schedule 03, Regulation 33.2
5.2.4.2 The Office received a Champion application for Tsadderk Mary Solitaire (ZA004661B21). A Challenge Certificate was awarded to the dog on 28.08.2021, but as the dog was born on 29.11.2020, she was one day short of 9 months old when receiving the award (see attached). The dog was entered in the correct class.
May the Champion title be awarded to the Dog?
After discussion it was agreed that another CC is to be attained in order to award the Champion title .
5.2.5 Schedule 03 Reg. 14 & Reg. 19.8 – Exclusion of Dogs
5.2.5.1 Temporary Exclusion Order – Border Collie – Eurofire Amazing Heart – Reg No ZA006923B22
Report received of an incident which took place at the Witwatersrand Corgi Club Tramordwy Non-Championship Show held on 26.02.2023, where it was reported that the above-mentioned dog behaved aggressively by attacking the ring steward.
As instructed by the Chairman of Exco a TEO was issued 06.03.2023
TEO confirmed by Exco.
Owner returned signed Indemnity Form 27.03.2023.
The Owner has submitted a letter from Birch Acres Dog Training Club regarding the successful completing of a training/socialising course in partial fulfilment of the stipulated steps to have the TEO lifted .
Noted.
This dog attempted to gain its CGC at Goldfields Kennel Club Championship Show on 19.09.2023, but a further incident reportedly took place (see attached).
Noted.
5.2.5.2 Temporary Exclusion Order – Golden Retriever – Savannalands Maverick – Reg No. ZA003232B19
It was reported that the abovementioned dog had acted aggressively at the George Kennel Club (1) Championship Show held on 09.06.2023, where it reportedly attacked another Golden Retriever. The Club has only submitted the Incident Report Form (Annex A) and all statements are still outstanding.
Preliminary TEO issued 27.06.2023. Statements from Club attached.
Carried forward. Letter to be sent to the Club to provide full report and documents within 14 days.
Club sent request for information on 03.08.2023, but have advised that due to a judging appointment in Australia, this will take some time to collate.
Carried from previous agenda
Documents have been received from the Club.See attached.
Noted. TEO to be issued.
5.2.5.3 Temporary Exclusion Order – German Shepherd Dog Type – Inca von Blauklippen – Reg No. ZA001060Y22
Incident 1
It was reported that an incident involving the abovementioned dog took place at the Working & Herding Breeds of the Cape Championship Show (on loan to the Western Cape Working Trials Sub-Committee) held on 02.09.2023. The incident was discussed by the Judge and Show Secretary, and it was agreed to give the dog the benefit of the doubt and not declare it an Incident of Aggression (see attached).
Incident 2
It was reported that the abovementioned dog acted aggressively at the Cape Handlers Dog Club Non-Championship Show held on 02.08.2023 where it showed aggression towards the Learner Judge (see attached).
Preliminary TEO issued 07.09.2023.
Noted. TEO confirmed. The dog is to continue its training with a behaviourist, complete a CGC and be assessed by a Class C Obedience Judge.
CPA to send a suggestion to the JEC that a Webinar covering TEO procedures be held for Licensed Judges.
The Club is to be fined R500.00 for holding the event on a day not included in the show application form or show licence documentation.
5.2.5.4 Temporary Exclusion Order – German Shepherd Dog – Atari Dark Venoom of von Wohlstein – Reg No. ZA001091C22
It was reported that the above-mentioned dog had acted aggressively at the Rotek GSD Club of Northern Areas (Meisterschaft) held on 3-6.08.2023, where it reportedly attacked another dog (see attached and refer Item 5.2.6.5).
Preliminary TEO issued 28.08.2023.
TEO confirmed. The dog is to complete CGC, BH and socialising training.
5.2.5.5 Temporary Exclusion Order – German Shepherd Dog – Egan Vikar – Reg No. ZA001160C19
It was reported that the abovementioned dog had acted aggressively at the Rotek GSD Club of Northern Areas (Meisterschaft) held on 3-6.08.2023, where it reportedly attacked another dog (see attached and refer Item 5.2.6.4).
Preliminary TEO issued 28.08.2023.
TEO confirmed. The dog is to complete CGC, BH and socialising training.
5.2.5.6 Temporary Exclusion Order – German Shepherd Dog – H-Atilla von Wohlstein – Reg No. ZA006987B22
It was reported that the abovementioned dog acted aggressively at the Rotek GSD Club of Northern Areas (Meisterschaft) held 3-6.08.2023 where it reportedly showed aggression towards the Trial Manager (see attached).
Preliminary TEO issued 04.09.2023.
TEO confirmed. The dog is to complete a CGC, BH and socialising training and thereafter be judged by 2Judges.
5.2.5.7 Temporary Exclusion Order – Belgian Shepherd (Malinois) – Antwarpse Kartouch – Reg No. ZA009531B18
It was reported that the abovementioned dog had acted aggressively at the Rottweiler Working & Breeding Championship Show on 03.09.2023 (on loan to Transvaal Working Trials Association – TWTA), where it reportedly attacked another dog (see attached).
Preliminary TEO issued 12.09.2023.
TEO confirmed. TEO to be issued. The dog is to complete a training course with a Club and complete a CGC.
5.2.6 OTHER CLUB / SHOW MATTERS – Nil .
5.2.7.1 KUSA Dogsport Nationals
- Saturday 23 September – KUSA National Event – TT5
- Sunday 24 September – KUSA Championship Show – TT1-5
- Saturday 07 October – KUSA National Flyball Event
5.2.7. 2KUSA Classic 2024
Week 18 – Gauteng (NAPC Bumper Weekend)
01 May – KUSA National Dog Dancing
01 May – KUSA Championship Show Dog Dancing
04 May – KUSA National Dog Jumping & Agility
Week 22 – Shongweni, Durban, KZN
Thurs 30 May – F.C.I.-C.A.C.I.B.® International Show
Fri 31 May – KUSA Winners Show
Fri 31 May – KUSA National Disciplines (Obedience, Carting, Rally Dog, Flyball)
Sat 01 June – KUSA National Breed event
Sat 01 June – F.C.I.-C.A.C.I.A.G.® International Agility event
Sat-Sun 01-02 June – KUSA National Handler Competition
Sun 02 June – KUSA Championship Show (Breed, Dog Jumping, Agility, Carting, Rally Dog, Flyball, Obedience)
There is a request from The Chairman of KZN Provincial Council regarding the inclusion of Dog Jumping and Agility in the KZN Nationals weekend. See the attached email.
Approved.
Report from M Vorster:
• Received all six signed contracts from the International Breed Judges.
• Next step – start working on all the Breed Show Schedules.
• Finalising the accommodation (guest house) for the Judges
• Secured non-dog food Sponsors.
• KUSA to clear all the Breed Judges.
• Had two Dogsport Sub-Committee meetings – they are in the process of contracting their Judges, putting their process in place, and finalising Licences.
• The Chairman of Fedco to officially apply to the main Sponsor for sponsorship by the end of September 2023.
BJ requested a budget to be provided as soon as possible
5.2.8 Other Club/Show Matters:
5.2.8.1 Preliminary proposal for Fedco 12-2023 Agenda.
Proposal to amend Schedule 7, Schedule 3 Regulations 5.15 – 5.17, Regulation 6.1, Regulations 10.3 – 10.4, Schedule 4 Regulation 3.7 & Schedule 8 in respect of Pre- & Post Show Penalties.
Document to follow.
BJ advised that a new policy on penalties is to be introduced. A round robin is to be sent to Exco members regarding the new policy. A dispensation period for penalties as of 1 September to 31 December 2023 to be introduced. Clubs in arrears have until 31.12.2023 to settle outstanding penalty fees.
5.3 JUDGES EDUCATION COUNCIL (JEC) –Nil .
5.4 JUDGES
5.4.1 Article 25.2 Judges shall maintain continuous and unbroken membership of the Kennel Union from the time their formal studies or activities towards a judging qualification commence until their voluntary retirement from judging, advised in writing to the Executive Committee, or their incapacitation (at the discretion of the Executive Committee), or their death.
The following Judges have become inactive/ retired/deceased: - Nil.
5.4.2 The following Judges have passed exams/ assessments:
Mr JHW Coetzee (GAU) – Agility – third assessment
Mrs DJ Twell (WC) – Tracker Dog – first assessment TDII
Mrs DJ Twell (WC) – Tracker Dog – second assessment TDII
Notedwith congratulations.
5.4.3 The following Judges have become licensed:
Mr JHW Coetzee (GAU) – Agility
Mrs T Engelbrecht (KZN) – Flyball
Notedwith congratulations
5.5 HANDLERS
Nil.
5.6 OBEDIENCE
5.6.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the National Obedience Sub-Committee AGM held on 23.08.2023 via MS Teams. Circulated 28.08.2023
New National Sub-Committee Bylaws have been adopted with effective date 29.08.2023.
Noted.
5.7 WORKING TRIALS (CLASSIC) & WORKING UTILITY DOG (WUD)
Nil.
5.8 FIELD TRIALS
Nil.
5.9 FCI-IGP
As directed by Fedco at Fedco 06-23 new Bylaws for the National IGP Sub-Committee have been drafted.
Awaiting confirmation of acceptance.
Noted.
5.10 DOG JUMPING
As directed by Fedco at Fedco 06-2023, new Bylaws for the National IGP Sub-Committee have been drafted.
Awaiting confirmation of acceptance
Noted.
.
5.11 CARTING
Nil.
5.12 AGILITY
Nil.
5.13 FLYBALL
As directed by Fedco at Fedco 06-2023, new Bylaws for the National IGP Sub-Committee have been drafted.
Awaiting confirmation of acceptance.
Noted.
5.14 APTITUDE TESTING
Nil.
5.15 TEMPERAMENT TESTING – HEALTH
Nil.
5.16 TRACKING TRIALS (TT)
Nil.
5.17 DOG DANCING
Nil.
5.18 RALLY DOG
As directed by Fedco at Fedco 06-2023, new Bylaws for the National IGP Sub-Committee have been drafted. Awaiting confirmation of acceptance.
Noted.
5.19 RESCUE DOG
Nil.
5.20 MONDIORING
Nil.
5.21 TRICK DOG
August 2023 saw Trick Dog receive its biggest entry yet – 61 entries (up from 59 in November 2022 and 49 in July 2022). The biggest class is Beginners (26 entries) followed by Elementary (18 entries) and Novice (10 entries). We are running our second Speciality challenge in September 2023 with the theme of “Spring” – this fun, non-titling event has already attracted 20 entries with lots more expected. Handlers are required to show 10 tricks, from any level, that speak to the theme of Spring. The Evaluators met in August 2023 to discuss rule changes which will be submitted to Fedco 12-2023.
Noted.
5.22 CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
To date in 2023, 286 dogs have been awarded Canine Good Citizen (CGC) titles from both KUSA-affiliated and non-affiliated clubs. The graph below is based on results submitted to the KUSA Office, but we are aware of results that have not been submitted to the Office and we encourage all Clubs to submit outstanding test sheets as soon as possible. The list of Evaluators is currently being updated.
Noted
5.23 FCI
5.23.1 Communication sent to Fedco Members:
17.08.2023 FCI General Assembly 2023 – Finnish Kennel Club Candidates: Mrs. Kirsi Sainio and Mr. Jussi Liimatainen.
17.08.2023 2023 FCI General Assembly – VDH Candidate: Jörg Bartscherer
17.08.2023 FCI Agility Guidelines
21.08.2023 Report critical situation of FKSH Albania
21.08.2023 Reminder of the propositions of the Société Centrale Canine to the FCI General Assembly 2023.
21.08.2023 Letter of information: BRFC Control Council 18.08.2023, Sofia, Bulgaria.
30.08.2023 In Memoriam Dr. Sérgio Meira Lopes de Castro.
30.08.2023 Union Royale Cynologique Saint Hubert – Suspension: Verlinden Geert.
30.08.2023 Kennel Union of the Republic of Macedonia: Suspension – Mihajlo Kostovski.
30.08.2023 Press Release: FCI General Assembly 21-22.08.2023.
06.09.2023 FCI Commission: Mondioring - Invitation and agenda for meeting to be held 11 &12.10.2023.
06.09.2023 Latvijas Kinologiska Federacija – Ban on Showing: Candidate for Success Fancy Soul (LV-44028/18, ID 956000010241361)
06.09.2023 FCI Commission – Utility Dogs: Meeting in Sempeter.
06.09.2023 FCI Commission – Scientific: Minutes of the Online Meeting held 06.12.2022
06.09.2023 FCI Commission – Standards: Minutes of the Meeting held 02.05.2023 in Montevideo, Uraguay.
08.09.2023 FCI Commission for British Pointers: Minutes of the Meeting held on
19.02.2023, Thessaloniki (Greece).
08.09.2023 FCI Commission for Continental Pointers: Minutes of the meeting held on 23.03.2023, Nis (Serbia).
08.09.2023 FCI Agility Commission: Minutes of the meeting held 04/05.02.2023, Prague.
08.09.2023 FCI Commission for Hounds of the 6th GROUP: Minutes of the Meeting held 10.03.2023, Serres (GR).
08.09.2023 FCI Grooming Commission: Minutes of the 6th meeting held in Helsinki
Finland on 28.02 2023.
08.09.2023 FCI Rally Obedience Commission: Minutes of the meeting held 25/26.03.2023, Solrød Strand (DK).
08.09.2023 FCI Rally Obedience Commission: Minutes of the Online Meeting held 20/27.04.2023.
08.09.2023 FCI Rescue Dog Commission: Minutes of the Meeting held 04.06.2023 *Craiova (RO)*
08.09.2023 FCI Commission for Agility: Invitation and Agenda for Meeting to be held Liberec (CZ), 09.10.2023.
08.09.2023 FCI Standards and Scientific Commission: Breeds and Breed Varieties: Crosses – Guidelines.
13.09.2023 Main Decisions of the FCI General Assembly (Geneva, 21-22.08. 2023).
13.09.2023 FCI General Assembly 2023 - Minutes of the meeting held on August 21-22, 2023.
Geneva, Switzerland.
13.09.2023 FCI Dog Dancing Commission – Minutes of the Meeting held 10.06.2023
13.09.2023 Decisions of the FCI General Committee ( 20 & 22.08 2023).
13.09.2023 Amended FCI Internal Rules
6. BREED COUNCILS/LIAISON COUNCILS.
6.1 Nil.
7. PROVINCIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS
7.1 DISTRICTS OF GAUTENG & SURROUNDS PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.2 KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.3 NORTHERN AREAS PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.4 WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.5 EASTERN CAPE & BORDER PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.6 FREE STATE & NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.6.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the Free State and Northern Cape General meeting held on Tuesday, 25 July 2023 via MS Teams
Circulated 30.08.2023.
Quorum present.
Noted.
8. ELECTION OF KENNEL UNION MEMBERS IN TERMS OF ARTICLE 10(1)
8.1 37 n ew Members and 22 lapsed Members elected.
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
9.1.1 Schedule 2 Appendix E - Imported Retriever (Labrador) – mandatory D-Locus Test
Fedco 06-2021 Labrador Retriever Kennel Club - Non-standard Colours
The following was approved by the Federal Council with effective date 01.10.2021.
Schedule 02 “Regulations for the Classification, Registration and Transfer of the Registered Ownership of Dogs” Appendix E Breed Specific Requirements for Imported and Exported Dogs
8. Retriever (Labrador) – Imported
8.1 An imported Retriever (Labrador) may only be placed on the KUSA Breed Register upon presentation of a clear test result for the dilute colour gene for the dog in question, from a recognised genetic laboratory in the country of origin or South Africa, or by being proven hereditarily clear, of either carrying the Dilute gene (“Dd”), or of being affected by the Dilute gene (“dd”). For the avoidance of doubt, the test result must reflect a result for the D Locus of “DD” for the dog, or for both its parents, to be eligible for Breed Registration .
8.2 No offspring from imported Retriever (Labrador) semen, collected on or after 1 October 2021, may be placed on the KUSA Breed Register, unless a clear test result for the dilute colour gene for the dog in question can be produced, either from a recognised genetic laboratory in the country of origin or South Africa; or, the semen donor can be proven to be hereditarily clear of either carrying the Dilute gene (“Dd”), or of being affected by the Dilute gene (“dd”). For the avoidance of doubt, the importer must furnish the KUSA with proof of a Dilute gene result of “DD” for the semen donor, or for both his parents, in order for the litters sired by the donor to be eligible for Breed Registration.
Between 1.10.2021 and 31.12.2022, four (4) imported Retriever (Labrador) were registered on the Primary Breed Register by the KUSA Office without the requisite D-Locus Certificate or proof that both parents were hereditary clear .
List of dogs and communication between the KUSA Office and Labrador Retriever Kennel Club attached .
After discussion it was agreed that the four dogs in question are to be tested at cost to KUSA.
9.2 Applications for Club Affiliation/Notification of Closure
9.2.1 Notification of Club Closure
Natal Coast Kennel Club held their AGM on 15.02.2023 where it was agreed to close the Club. It was further agreed that remaining finances were to be donated to the Highway Kennel Club.
However, the office noted some apparent irregularities in the financial statements for financial years ending 2021 and 2022. These have been discussed with KZN Provincial Council Chairman Michael Vorster who agreed to investigate further.
Thereafter, Natal Coast Kennel Club submitted revised financials for 2021 and 2022, which do not meet requirements and does not provide the clarity required to close the matter.
The Club requested more information from the auditors on 07.06.2023 as all books were handed over to them.
MH and YJ agreed to liaise with Michael Vorster with the aim to attain information to address the irregularity.
YJ suggested that a letter be sent to the accounting company requesting that they provide KUSA with the required documentation.
See correspondence attached.
Carried forward from previous agenda.
BJ advised that PM was in communication with the Treasurer of the Club as well as the Auditor and all documentation will be forwarded to the KUSA office. CPA reported that the KUSA office had received confirmation that Highway Kennel Club had received the transfer of funds from the Natal Coast Kennel Club.
9.2.2 Club Constitutions
Highveld Versatile Hunting Dog Club
The Club adopted the new Constitution by Special General Meeting held on 08.03.2022. (See attached).
Noted.
Eastern Districts Kennel Club
The Club adopted the new Constitution by Annual General Meeting held on 19.12.2022. (See attached).
Noted.
Pretoria Kennel Club
The Club adopted the new Constitution by Special General Meeting held on 21.05.2023. (See attached).
Noted.
Northern Areas Agility & Dog Jumping Club
The Club adopted the new Constitution by Special General Meeting held on 13.08.2023. (See attached)
Noted.
Western Province Bull Terrier Club
The Club adopted the new Constitution by Annual General Meeting held on 21.08.2023. (See attached).
Noted.
9.3 Schedule 2 Reg. 4.6 & 4.7 Dispensation for Registration of a litter after 12 months of the date of birth of the litter.Nil.
9.4 Schedule 2 Reg. 4.10 – Dispensation for Registration of anExtraordinary Nature-Nil.
9.5 Schedule 2 Reg. 9 Amendments to Register –Nil.
9.6 Schedule 3 Regulations 38.3.2 and 38.4 Veterinary Certificates –Nil.
9.7 Schedule 2 Reg.12 (12.1 to 12.5) Adjudication for registration
9.7.1 Regulation 12.2 – Litter whelped within 12 months of the date of birth of the Dam.
Pomeranian : Dam – Pomelene Spices Mixed for Joeyeze of Galstaria – Reg. No. ZA012278B22 – DoB 16.07.2022.
Litter of one (1) puppy.
Litter whelped: 15.07.2023.
Breeder – Mr JC Naude.
Approved.
9.7.2 Regulation 12.3 – Third litter whelped within 18 months
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel : Dam – Delcanhavi Call Me Maybe – Reg. No. ZA001290B20 – DoB 26.10.2019.
Litter of six (6) puppies.
Litters whelped: 20.02.2022 - 27.09.2022 – 17.06.2023.
Breeder – Miss DA Davis.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
French Bulldog: Dam – Avorza Lestra – Reg. No. ZA013181B19 – DoB 26.04.2019.
Litter of one (1) puppy
Litters whelped: 16.09.2020 - 21.09.2021 – 10.03.2022 – 03.03.2023.
French Bulldog : Dam – Avorza Chloe – Reg. No. ZA002827B21 – DoB 20.09.2020.
Litter of two (2) puppies.
Litters whelped: 20.02.2022 – 01.09.2022 – 11.03.2023.
Breeder – Mr AJ Perry.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) : Dam – Hazelmere Done It Again – Reg. No. ZA010128B16 – DoB 12.04.2016.
Litter of one (1) puppy.
Litters whelped: 24.11.2019 - 19.11.2021 – 18.08.2022 – 16.04.2023.
Breeder – Miss KJ Roos.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
9.7.3 Regulation 12.4 Litters whelped more than 5 litters.
Retriever (Golden): Dam – Lurasia Arya Stark of Benzalia – Reg. No. ZA004718B18 - DoB 04.09.2017.
Litters whelped: 21.07.2019 – 23.07.2020 – 29.01.2021 – 04.02.2022 – 11.12.2022 – TBC.
Request permission to breed with dam and register 6 th litter.
Breeder – Mr BJ Zaayman
Reluctantly Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 6th Litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction.
Pre-approval request
Italian Greyhound: Dam – Fortami Jessamine – Reg. No.ZA008647B17 - DoB 05.05.2017.
Litters whelped: 05.10.2018 – 25.04.2019 – 07.11.2019 – 21.03.2021 – 28.11.2022 – TBC.
Request permission to breed with dam and register 6 th litter.
Breeder – Mrs AJ van Rooyen.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 6th Litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Retriever (Golden): Dam – Ardala Precious Jewel of Lurasia – Reg. No.ZA005885B17 – DoB 30.11.2016.
Litter of one (1) puppy.
Litters whelped: 16.10.2018 – 26.07.2019 – 12.03.2020 – 09.07.2021 – 06.04.2022 – 26.12.2022.
Request permission to register 6 th litter.
Breeder – Ms M Lloyd.
Reluctantly Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 6th Litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Dam – Bellar of Nathlique – Reg. No.ZA012445B16- DoB 13.07.2016.
Litter of four (4) puppies.
Litters whelped: 06.11.2018 – 08.07.2019 – 18.03.2020 – 13.07.2021 – 07.03.2022 – 28.05.2023.
Request permission to register 6 th litter.
Breeder – Mr HJ Pretorius.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 6th Litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Staffordshire Bull Terrier:Dam– Frelonius Miss Kayla of Mijeka – Reg. No. ZA010506B18 - DoB 04/07/2018.
Litter of two (2) puppies.
Breeder – Mr LP Steenkamp.
Not approved.
9.7.4 Regulation 12.5. Litters whelped by Dam older than 8 years of age- Nil
10. GENERAL
10.1Status of Challenge Certificates Awarded
Whilst verifying awards for a Champion application, the KUSA Office noticed that both a 2-point and a 1-point Challenge Certificate (CC) may have been issued in instances where more than 10 dogs (but less than 20) were entered and eligible for the CC at Championship Shows in October 2022. (See attached).
Schedule 03, Regulation 21 states (emphasis added for ease of reading):
21.8 Whenever ten (10) or more dogs of one sex in a breed are exhibited , not necessarily in the same class, and all such dogs are eligible to compete for the Challenge Certificate and a Challenge Certificate is awarded, it shall be a “2 point” Certificate; in all other cases a “1 point” Certificate shall be awarded to the winner of the Challenge Certificate. In this context “exhibited” shall mean entry of the dog into the ring with the intention of being exhibited, irrespective of subsequent exclusion by the Judge, or withdrawal by the exhibitor, for any reason whatsoever.
21.9 Whenever twenty (20) or more dogs of one sex in a breed are exhibited , not necessarily in the same Class, and all such dogs are eligible to compete for the Challenge Certificate and a Reserve Challenge Certificate is awarded, the Reserve Challenge Certificate shall be a "1-point" Certificate ; in all other cases, the Reserve Challenge Certificate shall not carry any point value. In this context "exhibited" shall mean entry of the dog into the ring with the intention of being exhibited, irrespective of subsequent exclusion by the Judge, or withdrawal by the exhibitor, for any reason whatsoever.
The KUSA Office seeks advice regarding the status of these awards should they be presented for a Champion application.
BJ advised that if a 2-point CC is issued and there were just over 10 dogs, the RCC stands but if there were over 20 dogs then the RCC converts to a CC. CPA to advise the Club that all 1-point awards issued erroneously are to be withdrawn.
10.2 MA reported that Mrs L Thornhill had been re-elected as Chairman at the AGM held. BJ requested a budget for the KUSA Classic 2025 as the WCPC had expressed interest in running the event. MA advised that two venue options had been sourced and that a very realistic budget will be submitted as part of their proposal. BJ requested that an official letter of intent be submitted as soon as possible
11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
17 October 2023
There being no further business, the Meeting closed at 14h27 with a vote of thanks to the Chair.
Unless otherwise stated, all decisions taken at this meeting are based on consensus of the members present at this meeting of the Exco.