2024-03 Exco Minutes - Published 2024-04-18
THE KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF KUSA HELD AT 13H00 ON TUESDAY 19 MARCH 2024 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 (GBR).
Staff in Attendance: Mrs P Midgley (PM) (General Manager), Mr BG Robinson (GR) (Acting KUSA Secretary), 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).
The following deaths were noted with sadness:
Nil.
2. MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 20.02.2024 were formally adopted.
3. ANY MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
3.1 Exco Imposed Fines
All Exco imposed fines to date have been paid.
Noted.
3.2 Cape Town Kennel Club – 15.10.2023
The above Club reported that there had been some irregularities ringside during the Jack Russell Terrier judging. An exhibitor swopped her dogs’ classes, and the dogs won awards.
Carried forward from previous agenda.
Ring Steward’s report attached as requested by Exco.
Letter to be sent to the Exhibitor and Ring Steward detailing the procedure that should have been followed.
Exco to draft a proposed new Regulation to govern such incidents for tabling at Fedco 06-2024
Noted. BJ requested MA to look into the matter and draft a proposal for consideration by Exco at the next meeting.
Carried forward. PM to liaise with MA and GR on the drafting of a proposal for tabling at Fedco 06-24.
3.3 Breede Rivier Vallei Kennel Club– 14.10.2023
A Judge for the above Club (Jill Peak, UK) was unable to judge some of her contracted classes (Junior Showmanship & Best Junior in Show). Two local judges stepped in – Ms Joy McFarlane (Best Junior in Show) & Mrs Jetty Botes-Erasmus (Junior Showmanship). Both had dogs in their registered ownership entered in the show and were awarded the following:
McFarlane
FLEETWIND THUNDERSTRUCK - Dog CC, Best of Breed, Best Veteran, Best Veteran in Group, Reserve Veteran in Show
FLEETWIND IMAGINE DRAGONS – Reserve Dog CC, Reserve Best of Breed, Best SA Bred, Best SA Bred in Group, Best SA Bred in Show
HASHAYAR AL ZAHRA AT FLEETWIND – Best Puppy, 4 th Puppy in Group
Botes-Erasmus
VON EDBERG KNIGHT IN BLACK SATIN AT CARMARDEW – Dog CC
VON EDBERG BLACK MAGIC WOMAN AT CARMARDEW - Bitch CC, Best Puppy, 3 rd Puppy in Group
CARMARDEW A KIND OF MAGIC AT VON EDBERG – Best of Breed
Email from Joy McFarlane attached, as well as a statement from the Judge, Jill Peak, and the marked catalogue.
Schedule 03 Regulation 31 states:
Objections to Dogs & Disqualifications.
31.3 The grounds of objection made to a dog and immediate disqualification of such dog in terms of this
Regulation shall be any one or more of the following:
31.3.14 that it has been entered and/or exhibited at a Show when it is registered or recorded as owned by an officiating Judge within a period of four (4) months prior to the Show, when said officiating Judge is scheduled to judge any Class or Competition to which the dog may gain admission through its entry, except in the case of a dog owned by the officiating Judge appointed in an emergency, in which case the disqualification of the dog will be automatic without any liability incurred by the emergency appointed Judge.
Minutes of Exco 11-2023 state:
Dogs were exhibited at a Show when in the registered ownership of an officiating Judge thus as per the aforementioned Regulation, the dogs are automatically disqualified, and awards won on the day withdrawn.
The KUSA Office received a letter from the Chairman of the Club requesting that Exco review the decision taken at the Exco 11-2023 meeting.
Letter attached together with emails received from the two Judges.
Note: Regrettably, the applicable Regulations Schedule 03 Regulation 7.10.1; 7.10.2 and 7.15 were
inadvertently omitted from the previous meeting’s agenda and minute, giving the incorrect impression that the sanction applied was applied in accordance with Schedule 03 Regulations 31 instead of Schedule 03 Regulation 7. Entry for Exhibition which states:
7.10.1 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. Automatic disqualification of the dog(s) will apply and the Judge will be liable for disciplinary action under Schedule 1.
7.10.2 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. Automatic disqualification of the dog(s) will apply and the Judge will be liable for disciplinary action under Schedule 1
7 .15 Any dog which has been exhibited contrary to these Regulations shall be liable to disqualification and cancellation of any awards gained, whether or not an objection has been lodged under Regulation 31.
The matter was reviewed under the appropriate Regulations governing such incidents i.e. Schedule 03 Regulation 7.10.1, in which it is unambiguously stated and constitutionally prescribed that automatic disqualification shall apply,
Letter received from Mr Ken Hull requesting that the decision reached at Exco 12-2023 on the above matter be reviewed.
After discussion it was decided that the Regulations in question be referred to Fedco for interpretation and the matter be accordingly adjudicated by Fedco.
At its Special Meeting on 15.02.2024, having analysed and interpreted the Schedule 03 Regulations 7.10.1 & 7.10.2, as comprehensively explained and motivated in the Minutes of the Special Meeting, the Federal Council upheld Exco’s finding. The Acting Secretary of KUSA has advised Breede Rivier Vallei Kennel Club of the outcome .
Noted.
4. KUSA OFFICE
4.1 Office Report
Report attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Office Report was approved.
4.2 Finance
Reports for February 2024 attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Financial Reports for February 2024 were approved.
4.3 Litter Statistics
Nil.
4.4 General Statistics
Nil.
5. SUB-COMMITTEES
5.1 DISCIPLINARY SUB-COMMITTEE
5.1.1 Untamed Animal Health complaint
The KUSA Office was first contacted by Untamed Animal Health on 26.10.2023 to alert KUSA to an alleged breach of an agreement entered with Miss Christine Kneidinger, acting on behalf of Rotek GSD Club of Northern Areas (Rotek GSD). Since this matter has not been resolved, it is hereby brought to the attention of Exco at the request of the Exco Chairman. Exco to consider whether, or not, the Acting KUSA Secretary should be requested to institute disciplinary proceedings against Miss Kneidinger and/or Rotek GSD in terms of Schedule 01.
After discussion, it was decided that CPA was to liaise with GR, BJ and PM regarding possible action to be taken.
Carry forward to the next meeting.
5.2 SHOWS
5.2.1 Applications for second Championship Show
5.2.1.1 TKC Kennel Club 13.10.2024
The above Club is applying for a second Championship Show on their usual cluster weekend, for both 2024 & 2025.
Motivation attached.
Approved for 2024.
5.2.1.2 Utility Breeds Club of Gauteng 23.06.2024
The above Club is applying for a second Championship Show together with their annual show.
Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.1.3 Natal Terrier Club 03-04.08.2024
The above Club is applying for a second Dogsport Championship Show to replace the previous Dobermann Club of KZN show on their small cluster weekend. This will incorporate the KUSA SA Dog Jumping Championships in KZN.
Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.1.4 Cape Hound Club 25.10.2024
The above Club is applying for a second Championship Show to run with their existing Championship Show.
Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.1.5 Western Gauteng Kennel Club 13.07.2024
The above Club is applying for a second Championship Show to run with their Championship Show on a new Cluster weekend (incorporating Goldfields Supporter Clubs & Orion Kennel Club)
Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.1.6 Northern Free State Bull Terrier Club 14.09.2024
The above Club is applying for a second Championship Show to replace their Non-championship Show in order to gain more entries.
Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.2 Application for FCI A2O Show s
Nil.
5.2.3 OTHER CLUB / SHOW MATTERS
5.2.3.1 Kennel Association Championship Show – 02.03.2024
The Secretary of the above Club reported an irregularity subsequent to the Bull Terrier judging at the Show. The Bitch awarded Best Junior in Breed, Avonjul Image Maker, allegedly failed to enter the ring to challenge for Best Junior in Group in contravention of Schedule 03 Regulation 18.1:
Once a dog has entered the ring to be exhibited in one of the Classes for which he had been entered in advance of the Show, the dog shall be exhibited in all subsequent Classes entered and in all the Challenges and Competitions as contemplated by Regulations 21, 22 and 24 for which it has qualified at that Show. Failure to enter the ring when required to compete in subsequent Classes or Challenges and Competitions as described above shall, at the discretion of the Executive Committee, render the dog liable for disqualification and the cancellation of any awards gained, irrespective of any objection having been lodged in terms of Regulation 31.
Having received a complaint from an exhibitor, the Club Secretary established from the Show Manager that no permission had been granted for the withdrawal of the bitch from further competition as required under Schedule 03 Regulation 18.6:
If a dog’s withdrawal from further competition is forced by an emergency, domestic or otherwise, formal permission shall be granted at the sole discretion of the Show Manager, once he is satisfied that sufficient cause has been shown why the dog should be withdrawn from further competition, after which the dog shall be marked as WITHDRAWN on the Judges’ and Ring Steward’s Sheets for the Class, Challenge or Competition from which the dog has been withdrawn.
Upon further investigation, it was confirmed that the Judge’s Sheet had not been endorsed “WITHDRAWN” as required under the above Regulation, but simply marked “A” for “ABSENT”, which appears to corroborate the Show Manager’s statement that permission had not been granted for the bitch to be withdrawn from further competition.
Subsequent to having alerted the Executive Committee to the transgression, the Club Secretary was requested by the Acting KUSA Secretary to inform the exhibitor that, since the alleged breach of a KUSA Regulation had been brought to her attention, she had no choice but to refer the matter to the Executive Committee for investigation and a ruling. She was also requested by the Acting KUSA Secretary to invite the exhibitor to submit a statement to explain his conduct, which would then be forwarded to the Executive Committee for consideration.
After discussion it was decided, with an objection from MA, that the CC award is to be withdrawn and awarded to the RC winner.
5.2.3.2 KUSA Classic 2024
Week 18 – Gauteng (NAPC bumper weekend)
01 May – KUSA National Dog Dancing
01 May – KUSA Championship Show Dog Dancing
Week 22 – Shongweni, Durban, KZN
Thurs 30 May – FCI CACIB International Show
Thurs 30 May - FCI CACIAG International Agility event
Fri 31 May – KUSA Championship Show – Breed (including FCI A2O CACs) & Dogsport
Sat 01 June – KUSA National events – Breed & Dogsport
Sun 02 June – KUSA Winners Show – Breed only
Week 22 – Kraaifontein, Western Cape
Fri 31 May to Sunday 02 June – IGP Meisterschaft
Week 25 – Gauteng
22 June – KUSA National Working Trials & Working Utility Dog
22-23 June – KUSA Championship Show Working Trials
Week 38 – Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
21-22 September – KUSA National Tracking Trial Event & KUSA Classic Championship Show.
KUSA Classic KZN 2024 Organising Committee Report was received and attached.
Noted.
5.2.3 KUSA Classic 2025
Week 22 – Cape Town – application to follow.
BJ requested that application documentation and initial budget be submitted to Exco as soon as possible.
5.2.4 KUSA Classic 2026
Week 22 – Gauteng – application to follow.
CP advised that application documentation will be submitted timeously.
5.2.5 Dispensation for additional Show Licences for the Dog Jumping League to be held in Border (East London)
Members of Exco were asked to participate in a round robin on 22.02.2024. In December 2023, Exco considered a dispensation request put forward by the National Agility Sub-Committee who requested the extension of the trial special Licences granted to the Provincial Agility Sub-Committees to include a total of 8 additional special Licences for Eastern Cape (Border), to be used in East London as per the motivation provided.
The National Dog Jumping Sub-Committee (NDJSC) made a similar request on behalf of the Dog Jumping fraternity in East London (see attached).
All members of Exco agreed to:
1. Grant the East London Dog Jumping fraternity the right to hold the necessary rounds for the National Dog Jumping League.
2. Grant the East London Dog Jumping fraternity an additional six (6) show licences at no cost in order to run the rounds (as per Schedule 05E(16), Regulation 2.3).
Ratified.
5.2.6. Schedule 03 Reg. 14 & Reg.19.8 – Exclusion of Dogs
5.2.6.1 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). The TEO was confirmed at Exco 09-23.
The owner of the dog has submitted the following documents towards the fulfilment of the decision taken:
-Annex C – Indemnity Form
-Workbook showing completion of BH
-CGC Bronze
-Letter of socialisation from K9 Sport GSD Specialist IGP Club of Gauteng
-Annex B – Assessment by Obedience Class C judge.
Noted. TEO to be lifted.
5.2.6.2 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). The TEO was confirmed at Exco 09-23.
The owner of the dog has submitted the following documents towards the partial fulfilment of the decision taken:
-Annex C – Indemnity Form
-Workbook showing completion of BH
-CGC Bronze
-Letter of socialisation from K9 Sport GSD Specialist IGP Club of Gauteng
This dog still needs to complete an assessment by two (2) qualified KUSA Breed Judges for the specific breed in the showring under normal show conditions.
Noted. Assessment by two (2) qualified KUSA Breed Judges to be completed.
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 become inactive/ retired/deceased:
Mr CS Smith (EC) – Obedience (retired)
Noted.
5.4.2 The following Judges became licensed:
Mr J Taute (FS) – Hounds
Ms L Smook (GAU) – Herding
Mrs C Coetzer (GAU) – Working
Noted with congratulations.
5.4.3 Dispensation for Mrs R Cook to judge Agility in Namibia
Members of Exco were asked to participate in a round robin on 05.03.2024. Mrs Cook had been invited to judge Agility, Obedience, Rally Dog and Canine Good Citizen in Namibia over the weekend of 8-10 March 2024. As one of the very few Judges who can judge multi-disciplines, it made financial sense for the Namibians to invite Mrs Cook to ensure ‘value-for-money’ on the flight costs incurred.
However, the Agility rules state in Schedule 05L, Regulation 7.3.1:
A Judge is required to attend an Agility Refresher Course at least once every two (2) years to maintain his judging status.
Although Mrs Cook was included in the invitation for the refresher course held late 2023, the mail was sent to an obsolete email address and Mrs Cook was unaware of the refresher course. Mrs Cook’s 2-year period for her refresher expired in February 2024 with the next refresher course only being scheduled for 14-15.03.2024.
The NAgSC requested dispensation for Mrs Cook to judge in Namibia over the weekend of 8-10.03.2024 on the proviso that:
- Mrs Cook must confirm that she has read the latest Schedule 05L and FCI Guidelines as supplied by Mr R Hall - confirmed.
- Mrs Cook must work with a senior Agility Judge with respect to approving her courses. Mr Hall has confirmed that this has been done .
- Mrs Cook must attend the refresher on 14-15.03 2024.
- Mrs Cook will need to do a supervised agility show upon her return from Namibia. This will likely take place towards the 2nd half of 2024 in Gauteng.
All members of Exco agreed to grant Mrs Cook the necessary dispensation but requested that Mr Hall confirm to Exco that the refresher course had indeed been attended.
Ratified.
Confirmation of attendance of the refresher course provided.
5.4.4 Dispensation for Mr K Young to judge within the 3-month judging restriction.
Mr. Kevin Young contacted the KUSA office requesting dispensation to judge within the 3-month judging restriction. He is judging Bulldog Speciality in Johannesburg and wishes for dispensation to be given to him to judge Bulldogs at the Amatola Cluster Weekend Shows. It is 8 days short of the 3-month restriction. The KUSA office has informed Mr Young that there was no reason for this to be granted, he is able to judge all other breeds except Bulldogs. He then stated that he would write a letter of motivation and wants it to be added to the Exco Agenda. To date a letter of motivation has not been received from Mr Young. However, an email was received from Tanya Schultz of Amatola Cluster Clubs requesting dispensation for Mr Young to judge Bulldogs at their Show.
Not approved.
5.5 HANDLERS
Nil.
5.6 OBEDIENCE
The National Obedience Sub-Committee held their AGM on 13.03.2024. Minutes still being finalised.
Noted. Minutes received and circulated 23.03.2024.
5.7 WORKING TRIALS (CLASSIC) & WORKING UTILITY DOG (WUD)
5.7.1 The National Working Trials Sub-Committee held their AGM on 11.03.2024. Minutes submitted to KUSA 14.03.2024.
Circulated 15.03.2024.
Noted.
5.8 FIELD TRIAL
Nil.
5.9 FCI-IGP
Nil.
5.10 DOG JUMPING
5.10.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the National Dog Jumping Sub-Committee AGM held on Monday 22.01.2024 via Microsoft Teams.
Circulated 21.02.2024.
Noted.
5.11 CARTING
Nil.
5.12 AGILITY
Nil.
5.13 FLYBALL
The National Flyball Sub-Committee will be holding their AGM on 25.03.2024.
Noted. Minutes received 26.03.2024 and circulated 27.03.2024
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
The National Rally Dog Sub-Committee held their AGM on 11.03.2024. Minutes still being finalised.
Noted. Minutes received 02.04.2024 circulated 04.04.2024
5.19 RESCUE DOG
Nil.
5.20 MONDIORING
Nil.
5.21 TRICK DOG
Nil.
CGC continues to run well with a total of 472 successful results having been received to date for 2023. Clubs are encouraged to submit all outstanding results.
A suggestion has been made for KUSA to consider adopting a CGC Platinum test with initial thoughts being a dog achieving three CGC Gold certifications but each in a different location, e.g. one at a training Club, one at a showground environment and one at a public space such as an expo. While there are merits to this suggestion, there is a more pressing need to design and run a training course for Evaluators.
CPA to draft a proposal. Carried forward from the previous meeting.
CPA has drafted a proposal and has forwarded it to the KUSA legal Advisor for feedback.
Carried forward from previous meeting.
CPA is awaiting feedback from KUSA’s Legal Advisor in terms of adherence to KUSA structures.
Carry forward to the next meeting.
5.23 FCI
5.23.1 Communication sent to Fedco Members:
21.02.2024 FCI Commission – Rally Obedience: Meeting invitation and Agenda.
21.02.2024 FCI Ordinary General Assembly 2024 – Invitation.
21.02.2024 FCI Statistics 2023: FCI Events, Titles and Kennel names.
29.02.2024 FCI Commission: Mondioring – Agenda for a meeting to be held 09.03.2024.
29.02.2024 FCI Breeding Commission – IKC, RRWCHC Response to Agenda item No 6. – Ridgeless Rhodesian Ridgeback - for meeting held 24.02.2024 Madrid.
29.02.2024 2024-2025-2026-2027 FCI International Dog Shows.
29.02.2024 FCI Championships (2024-2028).
29.02.2024 Nomination Mr Jakko Broersma as Chairman of the FCI breeding Commission - including CV.
29.02.2024 Mrs Maria Ceccarelli - Candidacy for Vice-President of the FCI Breeding Commission.
29.02.2024 Croatian Kennel Club – Nomination of Nikola Smolić, for the President of the FCI Breeding Commission.
08.03.2024 FCI Commission: Utility dogs – Zoom meeting invitation – 09-10.03.2024.
08.03.2024 Non-Recognised Club in Cyprus.
08.03.2024 C.I.B.-J & C.I.B.-V International Beauty Champion titles.
08.03.2024 FCI Rescue Dog Commission: Minutes of the Meeting held 24.02.2024 (Slovakia).
08.03.2024 FCI Judges Directory - Suspension - Italy - Cetto S. (IT783) – Mondioring.
6. BREED COUNCILS/LIAISON COUNCILS
6.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the Rottweiler Breed Council Meeting held 02.12 2023 via MS Teams.
Circulated 29.02.2024.
Noted.
7. PROVINCIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS
7.1 DISTRICTS OF GAUTENG & SURROUNDS PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.2 KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.2.1Meeting held 15.02.2024 – Minutes awaited.
7.3 NORTHERN AREAS PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.4 WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.4.1 Meeting held 22.01.2024 – Minutes awaited
7.5 EASTERN CAPE & BORDER PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.6 FREE STATE & NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
8. ELECTION OF KENNEL UNION MEMBERS IN TERMS OF ARTICLE 10(1)
8.1 20 n ew Members and 23 lapsed Members elected.
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
9.1. Criminal conviction – Cruelty to Animals and Tail-docking
According to the Minutes of the Rottweiler Breed Council held on 02.12.2023, the “1st criminal convictions of breeders for docking tails” have been handed down in the Springs Magistrate Court of the Ekurhuleni Magisterial District. Upon investigation by the Acting KUSA Secretary and the KUSA Legal Adviser, it was found that, on 23.11.2023, one Angelique Terblanche and one Angela Marx had been found guilty of contravening sections 2(1)(a) or 2(1)(b) or 2(1)q) of the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962 and section 23(1) of the Veterinary and Para Veterinary Professions Act 19 of 1982. Copies of the respective sentences are attached.
As far as can be ascertained, neither of these two persons are KUSA members. In accordance with Article 10.3, which states “The Executive Committee may refuse to elect any applicant and refund any Entrance Fee and Subscription Fee tendered if, by majority vote, good cause can be shown for the rejection of such application. Any application received from any person who has been expelled from, or who has been suspended or disqualified from holding Membership of any Club, Association, Canine Breeders’ Society, Registering Authority or body concerned with animals, or who has been convicted in a Court of Law for an offence described in Schedule 1 Rule 4.1.4, or has been proved to be in violation of any provision of Schedule 9 - Code of Ethics for Members of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa, will be rejected automatically. The decision of the Executive Committee to reject any application for Membership of the Kennel Union shall be final”, should these persons apply for KUSA Membership at any stage in the future, membership must be refused. As they are not members their details are not recorded on the KUSA database. Their details will be added to the database as Non-Members with a Refer Management status.
Noted. PM confirmed that the persons in question have been added to the KUSA Admin System with a refer management status added as a warning, should they apply in future.
MA suggested that the information be shared with Clubs as a warning, especially those with breeds who traditionally still dock tails.
9.2.Applications for Club Affiliation/Notification of Closure.
9.2.1 Dobermann Club of KZN
The Club took the decision to close as of 28.02.2024 via a SGM held 06.01.2024. The KUSA Office has not yet received the financial statements and is awaiting confirmation of disbursement of funds. (see attached).
Carried forward from the previous meeting.
No further information has been received.
Carry forward to the next meeting.
9.2.2 Pietermaritzburg Kennel Club
The Club took the decision to close via a SGM held 06.01.2024. There are no finances to distribute as the Club is insolvent.
MH to request the KZNPC to write to the Club to address queries on the allocation of fees and missing pages from the AFS.
Missing financial documents provided – see attached.
Carried forward from the previous meetings.
No further information has been received.
Carry forward to the next meeting.
9.2.3 KZN HPR Field Trial Club
The Club took the decision to disaffiliate at their AGM held 28.02.2024. The Club will continue running so the funds will not be distributed to like-minded Clubs. (See attached)
Noted.
9.3. Club Constitutions
North West Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club
The Club adopted the new Constitution by Annual General Meeting held on 24.02.2024. (See attached).
Noted.
South African Ladies Kennel Club
The Club adopted the new Constitution by Annual General Meeting held on 25.02.2024. (See attached).
Noted.
9.4 Schedule 02 Reg. 4.6 & 4.7 Dispensation for Registration of a litter after 12 months of the date of birth of the litter.
Nil.
9.5 Schedule 02 Reg. 4.10 – Dispensation for Registration of an Extraordinary Nature
Nil.
9.6 Schedule 02 Reg. 9 Amendments to Register
9.6.1 Request for amendment to Register – Incorrect dam.
Spaniel (Cocker): Litter of six (6) puppies
Dam: Gelani Athena Reg No ZA004746B17.
Sire:Forever Rizzi Bizzi Classic Style of Gelani Reg No: ZA001102C22.
Registration date: 25.08.2023.
Breeder erroneously registered the litter under the wrong Dam.
Request received to register the litter under the correct dam.
Breeder: Mrs L Dickinson.
Approved.
9.7 Schedule 03 Regulations 38.3.2 and 38.4 Veterinary Certificates
Nil.
9.8 Schedule 02 Reg.12 (12.1 to 12.5) Adjudication for registration
9.8.1 Regulation 12.2 – Litter whelped within 12 months of the date of birth of the Dam.
Nil.
9.8.2 Regulation 12.3 – Third litter whelped within 18 months
German Shepherd Dog (Stockhaar) : Dam – Kinneret Amber– Reg. No. ZA007632B20 – DoB 21.12.2019.
Litter of eight (8) puppies.
Litters whelped: 10.04.2022 – 17.03.2023 – 26.08.2023.
Breeder – Miss T Yanai.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Dam – Thalu Pippa’s Girl of Careliah – Reg. No. ZA006100B20 – DoB 21.11.2019.
Litter of three (3) puppies.
Litters whelped: 26.06.2022 – 22.12.2022 – 30.10.2023.
Breeder – Mrs CE Booysen.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Dam – Simala Lady Mystique – Reg. No. ZA010958B19 – DoB 10.06.2019.
Litter of eight (8) puppies.
Litters whelped: 20.10.2020 – 27.09.2021 – 05.09.2022 – 01.04.2023 – 20.10.2023.
Breeder – Mr JD Vollgraaff .
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status:Exco restriction.
Australian Shepherd: Dam – Penny – Reg. No. ZA001007AB20 – DoB 22.06.2019.
Litter of eight (8) puppies.
Litters whelped: 30.12.2020 – 19.08.2021 – 19.07.2022 – 01.02.2023 – 09.01.2024.
Breeder – Miss G Fourie.
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status:Exco restriction.
9.8.3 Regulation 12.4 Litters whelped more than 5 litters.
Retriever(Labrador): Dam – Ailsacraig Shai – Reg. No. ZA001659B18 – DoB 09.01.2016.
Litter of seven (7) puppies.
Litters whelped: 26.11.2018 – 17.07.2019 – 14.10.2020 – 25.04.2022 – 22.05.2023 – 23.12.2023.
Request permission to register 6 th litter.
Breeder – Mrs M Bell.
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Letter: 6 th litter whelped from a dam
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Pomeranian: Dam – Unique of Vergenoeg – Reg. No. ZA014097B17 – DoB 23.07.2017.
Litter of three (3) puppies.
Litters whelped: 20.03.2019 – 15.12.2019 – 19.08.2020 – 15.10.2021 – 27.02.2023 – 09.10.2023.
Request permission to register 6 th litter.
Breeder – Mrs ME Nel.
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Letter: 6 th litter whelped from a dam
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Miniature Schnauzer: Dam – Keystone Sigourney – Reg. No.ZA002237B17– DoB 01.01.2016.
Litter of two (2) puppies.
Litters whelped: 07.01.2018 – 24.07.2018 – 16.07.2019 – 06.08.2020 – 11.04.2022 – 01.11.2022..
Request permission to register 6 th litter.
Breeder – Mr F Spangenberg.
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Letter: 6 th litter whelped from a dam
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Bull Terrier: Dam – Panomar Ankaa Pnix Luta – Reg. No.ZA014653B15– DoB 02.09.2015.
Litter of four (4) puppies.
Litters whelped: 30.07.2017 – 04.09.2018 – 23.09.2020 – 05.11.2021 – 14.06.2022 – 18.01.2023..
Request permission to register 6 th litter.
Breeder – Mrs MJS du Plessis .
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Letter: 6 th litter whelped from a dam
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
9.8.4 Regulation 12.5. Litters whelped by Dam older than 8 years of age– Nil .
10. GENERAL
10.1 Namibian banking charges
As of 15.04.2023, Namibia will be charging forex on all transactions between South Africa and Namibia. This may negatively impact the Clubs and members KUSA has in Namibia.
CPA to liaise with Mr R Juckes and follow up with the Clubs as to the financial impact this will have on Namibian Clubs and members .
10.2 City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality – Draft Dog By-laws
The City of Ekurhuleni (which covers most of the Johannesburg East Rand – Edenvale, Bedfordview, Kempton Park, Boksburg, Benoni, Springs etc.) has issued draft environmental health laws which include the keeping of dogs. These draft By-laws contain restrictions over the number of dogs that may be kept on a property (Reg 18.2), the keeping of unspayed bitches (Reg 18.2.g), the need to be a registered breeder (18.3.f), licences, need for a collar and/or microchip, impounding and/or destruction of dogs, sterilisation of dogs, removal of excrement etc. (see attached).
After discussion it was decided that the matter be referred to Fedco 06-24.
10.3 MA enquired on whether or not Show Clearance certificate may be extended and for what period of time may it be extended. PM advised that Show Clearances may be extended by a year.
11.DATE OF NEXT MEETING
16 April 2024.
There being no further business, the Meeting closed at 14h35 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.