2024-09 Exco Minutes - Published 2024-10-17
THE KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF KUSA HELD AT 13H00 ON TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 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: Mr BG Robinson (GR) (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).
Apologies: Mrs P Midgley
BJ congratulated MA on being the worthy recipient of the President’s Award in recognition for his services to dogdom through the development and implementation of the ShowAssist show management system. The award was presented to him at the Showdog of the Year event in Johannesburg on 14 September 2024.
The following deaths were noted with sadness: Nil.
2. MINUTES
2.1 The Minutes of the meeting held on 20.08.2024 were formally adopted.
2.2 The Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 03.09.2024 were formally adopted.
3. ANY MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
3.1 Exco Imposed Fines
Fine issued at Exco 08-2024 – R500 not paid yet.
Noted.
4. KUSA OFFICE
4.1 Office Report
Office Report attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Office Report was approved.
4.2 Finance
Reports for August 2024 to be circulated under separate cover.
After discussion, the Financial Reports for August 2024 were approved.
5. SUB-COMMITTEES
5.1 DISCIPLINARY SUB-COMMITTEE
5.1.1 Case 2024-01 – KUSA (Van Vliet) vs Brunner – Appeal
Ruling by the DSC:
Penalties:
1. In terms of Rule 11.1.2 of Schedule 01, the Respondent is excluded from taking part in, or having any connection with, or attending or participating or handling a dog at any Show, Obedience Class, Working Trial or Field Trial or other event held under KUSA licence, or from acting as an officer of a Club for a period of six (6) months .
- In terms of Rule 11.5 of Schedule 01, the DSC ruled that the penalty be suspended in full for a period of three (3) years , on condition that, during the period of suspension, the Respondent does not contravene any of the provisions of Schedule 01 Rule 4, or any other provisions in the KUSA Constitution, Rules and Regulations that would form the basis of a valid complaint.
- The DSC ruled that the above penalty will take effect on 1July 2024.
The DSC’s Finding and Penalty imposition was appealed by Ms Brunner as permitted under Schedule 01 Rule 12.1, which appeal was heard by the Fedco-appointed Appeals Committee (FAC) on 5 September 2024.
Ruling of the FAC:
The FAC upheld the Finding of the DSC, but varied the Penalties imposed by the DSC as follows:
- The Penalty imposed by the DSC under Point 1. above remains unchanged , i.e. the Appellant (Ms Brunner) is excluded by the FAC from taking part in, or having any connection with, or attending or participating or handling a dog at any Show, Obedience Class, Working Trial or Field Trial or other event held under KUSA licence, or from acting as an officer of a Clubfor a period of six (6) months.
- The period of full suspension of the Penalty imposed by the DSC as reflected under Point 2. above was reduced by the FAC to one (1) year, as sanctioned under Schedule 01 Rule 12.13.2, resulting in the following amended imposition:
In terms of Rule 11.5 of Schedule 01, the FAC ruled that the penalty be suspended in full for a period of one (1) year , on condition that, during the period of suspension, the Respondent does not contravene any of the provisions of Schedule 01 Rule 4, or any other provisions in the KUSA Constitution, Rules and Regulations that would form the basis of a valid complaint. - The effective date of 1 July 2024, set by the DSC, was confirmed by the FAC.
The above outcome is final and concludes Case 2024-01 – KUSA (Van Vliet) vs Brunner .
During the proceedings, the members of the FAC expressed certain concerns, which the Chairman of the FAC undertook to bring to the attention of the Executive Committee as obiter dicta, as set out below:
“ General Observations and Supplementary Commentary
The Members of the FAC would fail in their responsibilities towards the Kennel Union should they not bring to the attention of the Executive Committee their concerns relating to events which took place at the Baakens Valley Working and Herding & All Breeds Training School’s Non-championship Show held on 22 March 2024. These include:
a) The Judge on the day failing to adhere to Schedule 05B(02) App B Special Requirements in the FCI-IBGH 3 test with regard to the order in which exercises were to be carried out;
b) The Club failing to adhere to the Schedule 03 Regulation 37.1 which states (underline and bolding added for clarity): “ The Show Committee shall report, in writing, to the Secretary any case of alleged fraudulent or discreditable conduct, and any default or omission at or in connection with a Show which is brought to its notice. Every such report shall be submitted to the Secretary within seven (7) days of the show and shall be accompanied by all documents and information in connection therewith which is in its possession of power.”;
c) The Trial not meeting the requirements under Schedule 05B(02) App B which state, under Trial Participants, that: “The examination (trial) must have a minimum of 4 participants per trial day. The minimum number of participants per day may only be less if for FCI-BH/VT or BH/VT (NPO) examinations these dogs pass and try for a further examination (FCI-IGP-1, FCI-IFH 1) at the same event.”;
d) The Non-championship Show held on 22 March 2024 not being compliant with the stipulation for trial days as provided for in Schedule 05B(02) App B under Trial Days; and
e) The validity of qualifications awarded on the day.
The intention is to enable the Executive Committee to consider taking appropriate pre-emptive steps, either by way of regulation, or training, to hopefully avoid the recurrence of such disruptive events in future.
The Acting Secretary of KUSA is hereby requested to bring the abovementioned points to the attention of the Executive Committee. ”
Noted.
5.2 SHOWS
5.2.1 Applications for Second Championship Show
5.2.1.1 Utility Breeds Club of Gauteng 22.06.2025
The above Club has made an application to hold a second Breed Championship Show on the day of their first Breed Show in order to increase entries. Motivation attached.
Approved.
The above Club has made an application to hold a second Breed Championship Show. The reason is that they are in the process of securing six International Judges for 2025 and they would not be able to afford International Judges unless they have a second Show.Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.1.3 FRENCH BULLDOG CLUB OF THE WESTERN CAPE
An Exco round robin was issued on 11.09.2024 with the permission of the Chairman to consider the matter below:
Schedule 03:
2. Every application for a licence to hold a Championship Show shall be made not less than six (6) calendar months for Shows held from 1 January 2003 before the proposed date, on an official Kennel Union form, signed on behalf of the applicant Club by the Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary, who shall give their full addresses, setting out the information required therein, and such application shall be accompanied by the draft schedule of the Show, a letter of acceptance from each prospective Judge and the fee prescribed in terms of Schedule 07.
5.16.1 received by the KUSA Office later than six (6) months before the first day of the show, for any reason whatsoever, such Clubs shall pay Penalty Fees as specified for: 5.16.2 each week or part thereof the Draft Schedule is received late, and/or 5.16.3 each Judge who is not qualified to judge the Breeds/Groups/Events for which he has contracted himself.
5.17 Where a Club, for any reason whatsoever, has been unable to finalise its Draft Schedule twelve (12) weeks before the first day of the Show, no licence shall be issued for that event. If a licence has already been paid for, Licence Fees will be refunded to the Club, subject to the deduction of Penalty Fees incurred up to twelve (12) weeks and, should the Penalty Fees be in excess of the Licence Fees, the Club shall be responsible for payment of the shortfall.
The above Club was due to hold a Championship Show on Saturday, 14 September 2024.
The application date was 14 March 2024, and was submitted to the KUSA Office on 27 May 2024. (Penalties started accruing on 18 April).
The Judge was cleared and approved immediately by the Judges’ Administrator.
The Club was requested to submit its Show Schedule, and to capture the event on the Club Portal.
According to the Regulations, the event should have been cancelled 12 weeks prior to the Show (22 June).
The KUSA Office sent numerous reminders to the Club to which no response was received, which left the Office with no choice but to cancel the Show 12 days prior to the show date.
It came to the Shows Assistant’s notice that the Show was being advertised and an unapproved Show Schedule circulated, and she immediately wrote to the Club.
Finally, a response was received, and the Show Schedule was received on 11 September 2024.
The Executive Committee is requested to consider granting the Shows Department permission to complete formalities and issue the Licence, the alternative being that the Show status remains as “Cancelled”.
For consideration by the Executive Committee:
Schedule 03 Regulation 3.3
3.3 Notwithstanding, and in addition to the provisions of the Disciplinary Rules in Schedule 01, the Executive Committee shall have power to impose a fine upon any Club, the officers or members of which have, in the course of conducting a show, breached these Regulations.
Outcome
The issuing of the licence was approved by all Exco members via e-mail and telephone, except CP who was out of the Country.
For ratification.
Ratified.
5.2.2 OTHER CLUB / SHOW MATTERS
5.2.2.1 Entry in contravention of the Regulations in Schedule 03
7.2 In order to constitute a valid entry, the Registered Owner(s) or Authorised Agent of the dog shall submit a separate entry form for every dog entered by them, which shall be signed by the Registered Owner(s) or his/their Authorised Agent or, in the case of an online electronic entry, by insertion of full name and surname, and shall be accompanied by the correct and appropriate fees within the time limitation for the closing of entries.
7.2.1 In the case of a co-ownership, the full name of all the Registered Owner(s) must be stated and in the case of a dog being owned by a Limited Company, the Directors of the Company will jointly be considered as the Registered Owners of the dog for purposes of Show Entry.
5.2.2.1.1 A Junior Merit Application was received for Spaniel (Cocker) Gelani Classic Panda to my Bear, ZA008316B23. The dog is in the dual ownership.
Both owners were declared on the Junior Merit application form submitted to the KUSA Office, however six of the nine Award Certificates submitted in support of the application only bore one owner’s name, the rest bore the name of both Registered Owners. The Award Certificates were hard copies and not electronic copies . The Office would like to know how to proceed.
Decision – a R500 fine to be imposed for the submission of Official Show Entry Forms in contravention of Schedule 03 Regulation 7.2.1. The KUSA Office may process the application once payment of the fine has been received.
5.2.2.1. 2Two Junior Merit Applications were received for Saint Bernards Von Gisero Amy ZA003218B23 and Von Gisero Lady ZA003215B23. The dogs are in the dual ownership.
All entries made into the relevant shows were in the name of one owner only. The owner explained that they had made an error on ShowAssist, and that it has since been corrected. E-mail attached.
The Office would like to know how to proceed.
Decision – a R500 fine to be imposed for the submission of Official Show Entry Forms (ShowAssist) in contravention of Schedule 03 Regulation 7.2.1. The KUSA Office may process the application once payment of the fine has been received.
5.2.2.1.37.4 No officer of the Show-holding Club shall complete any entry form, except his own nor shall he alter or amend any entry form after the entry has been made, nor shall he permit the alteration if or amendment of any entry form after the entry has been made save and except for the correction of bona fide errors by exhibitors in entries for the Baby Puppy, Minor Puppy, Puppy, Junior and Graduate Classes in respect of age determination where such errors are discovered by the officers of the Show-holding Club after acceptance of the entries.
The owner entered a dog under two different profiles on ShowAssist – Geliefderif Muhambi Sumarai was entered under ZA006744B2 and ZA006744B24. Awards were therefore issued to the two different profiles for the same dog.
The Office would like to know how to proceed
Decision – a R500 fine to be imposed for the submission of Official Show Entry Forms (ShowAssist) in contravention of Schedule 03 Regulation 7.4. Permission granted for corrections to be made on ShowAssist and rectification to Show Catalogue and Digital Award Certificates.
5.2.3 KUSA Classic 2024
Week 38 – Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
21-22 September – KUSA National Tracking Trial Event & KUSA Classic Championship Show.
5.2.4 KUSA Classic 2025 – Cape Town.
KUSA CLASSIC 2025 – 29 May – 01 June 2025 – Cape Town
29 May – FCI CACIB International Show
29 May – FCI CACIAG International Show
29 May – (FCI) International (Africa) CACIB Show
30 May – KUSA Championship Show
31 May – KUSA National Event
01 June – KUSA Winners Show
Dogsports – Agility, Dog Jumping, Rally Dog, Obedience – TBC
Noted. BJ requested that the final budget to be submitted by November 2024
KUSA National Dogsport Events 2025 (held independently) :
KUSA National IGP (Meisterschaft) (hosted by Rotek GSD Club of Northern Areas) – Week 24 – 13-15 June 2025
KUSA National Dog Dancing – TBC
KUSA National Working Trials & WUD – TBC
KUSA National Tracking Trials – TBC
Noted.
5.2.5 KUSA Classic 2026 – Gauteng hosted by NAPC
Week 22 – Gauteng – details to follow.
Noted. BJ requested initial report by November 2024.
5.2.6 Schedule 03 Reg. 14 & Reg. 19.8 – Exclusion of Dogs
5.2.6.1 Temporary Exclusion Order – Saint Bernard – Baynest Maverick – Reg No. ZA010834B22
It was reported that the abovementioned dog had acted aggressively towards a Club official at the Goldfields Kennel Club Championship Show held on 24.08.2024. The incident took place outside the ring. The Club has submitted the Incident Report Form (Annex A) and a statement from the injured party. The dog is co-owned and one of the Registered Owners has submitted a statement in response.
Preliminary TEO issued 29.08.2024. See attached.
TEO Issued.
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:
Nil.
5.4.2 The following Judges have become licensed:
Nil.
5.4.3 The following Judges have passed exams/assessments:
Nil.
5.5 HANDLERS
Nil.
5.6 OBEDIENCE
Nil.
5.7 WORKING TRIALS (CLASSIC) & WORKING UTILITY DOG (WUD)
Nil.
5.8 FIELD TRIALS
Nil.
5.9 FCI-IGP
Nil.
5.10 DOG JUMPING
Nil.
5.11 CARTING
Nil.
5.12 AGILITY
Nil.
5.13 FLYBALL
Nil.
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
Nil.
5.19 RESCUE DOG
Nil.
5.20 MONDIORING
Nil.
5.21 TRICK DOG
5.21.1 The Trick Dog bank reconciliation is attached for the information of Exco.
Noted.
5.22.1 CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Sub-Committee
(Extract from Fedco 06-2024)
After discussion, it was agreed to appoint a Permanent Sub-Committee to deal with the training of CGC Evaluators. The Sub-Committee is to comprise a KUSA Staff Member and a representative from each Provincial Council. CPA was appointed as the KUSA Staff Member to serve on the Sub-Committee.
An invitation was sent to all Provincial Council Chairmen on 26.07.2024, calling for a representative to serve on the CGC Sub-Committee. The deadline for responses, or a request for extension, was 12.08.2024. The following nominations were received:
DOGSPC – Mrs Yvonne Taentzer.
KZNPC – Mrs Janet Rouillard.
FS&NCPC – Mr Ron Juckes.
CPA sent the invitation to the Exco Members whose Provincial Councils have not yet responded with their nominee.
The EC&BPC has appointed Miss Renata de Villiers.
The WCPC has informed the Office that Mrs Lori Thornhill will be the representative.
The NAPC has not yet responded.
Noted. CP advised that the matter has been placed on the upcoming NAPC agenda.
5.23 FCI
5.23.1 Communication sent to Fedco Members:
22.08.2024 FCI A2O – Invitation of Judges.
28.08.2024 FCI Agility Commission – Invitation – 07.10.2024.
28.08.2024 Changes in the FCI Judges Directory and Judges tool (Follow up).
28.08.2024 Urgent Communication – FCI European Cup for Dachshunds – Italy – Carpaneto Piacentino (PC), 18/20.10.2024 – Temporarily suspended.
10.09.2024 FCI Commission – Herding dogs: Minutes of the meeting held in Stockholm on 25-26.11.2023.
10.09.2024 The FCI Show Judges Commission – Minutes of the Meeting held in Rome – 03.02.2024.
11.09.2024 FCI Show Commission – Minutes of the Meeting held in Rome – 03.02.2024.
11.09.2024 FCI Show and Show Judges Commissions – Minutes of the Joint Meeting held in Rome – 04.02.2024.
11.09.2024 FCI Standards Commission: Minutes of the Meeting held in Timisoara (Romania) – 13.05.2024.
11.09.2024 Nota bene: When I needed a hand I found a paw.
11.09.2024 FCI Scientific Commission: Minutes of the Online Meeting held 15.03.2024.
11.09.2024 FCI Scientific Commission: Minutes of the Meeting held in Timisoara (Romania) – 13.05.2024.
11.09.2024 FCI Agility Commission: Agenda for a meeting to be held in Oudsbergen – Belgium – 07.10.2024.
11.09.2024 FCI Scientific Commission: Minutes of the Online Meeting held on 20.06.2024.
11.09.2024 FCI Standards & Scientific Commission: Minutes of the Meeting held in Timișoara, Romania – 14.05.2024.
6. BREED COUNCILS/LIAISON COUNCILS
6.1 FBCSA BREED COUNCIL
FBCSA BC Constitution:
The FBCSA BC shall send copies of the minutes of all meetings, including the minutes of matters dealt with by Sub-committees, to the Secretary of KUSA.
Copies of such minutes shall be dispatched to the Representatives, to each Member Club and to KUSA, within twenty-one (21) days after the meeting, notwithstanding that such minutes are unconfirmed and open to correction before adoption at the FBCSA BC’s next Ordinary Meeting or Annual General Meeting, as the case may be.
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held in 2021, 2022 and 2023 have not been submitted to the KUSA Office, despite numerous reminders.
BJ recommended that a last attempt be made to obtain the outstanding Minutes before the matter is referred to Fedco.
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
7.3.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of NAPC Ordinary meeting held 31.07.2024 via Zoom
Circulated 12.09.2024
Quorum present.
Noted.
7.4 WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
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 23 new Members and 15 lapsed Members elected.
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
9.1. Applications for Club Affiliation/Notification of Closure
Nil.
Nil.
9.3 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.
9.4 Schedule 02 Reg. 4.10 – Dispensation for Registration of an Extraordinary Nature
9.4.1 Ratification of Exco Round Robin – Undeclared Bull Terrier Dual Sire Mating – Parentage Verification Reithsons Jack Jack.
An Exco round robin was issued on 20.08.2024 with the permission of the Chairman to consider a Report prepared by The KUSA Office and, in line with its recommendations, to seek resolution from the Executive Committee on the following:
1. In the absence of a DNA Profile of the deceased Duke for purposes of Parentage Verification, on a preponderance of probabilities, to declare Reithsons Silver Duke Reg NoZA004182B20to be the Sire of Reithsons Jack JackReg NoZA004710B22and to instruct the KUSA Office to amend KUSA’s Primary Registry and issue a fresh Certificate of Registration and Certified Pedigree for Jack Jack.
2. To sanction the KUSA Office to proceed with the registration of Jack Jack’s progeny in accordance with his revised parental status when the applications from Mr Jean Kotze and Mr Jaco van Wyk were received and, of course, to register any future litters sired by Jack Jack on the same basis .
3. To authorise the KUSA Office to keep the registration of Jack Jack’s sibling, Rocky B Reg NoZA004711B22, suspended, pending his possible future DNA Parentage Verification when he is located and a DNA sample from him could be requisitioned for purposes of DNA Profiling and parental parentage determination.
DoB of litter: 13.10.2021 – Dam: Beorma Lucy Jordan of Reithsons Reg No: ZA010257B18.
The above recommendations were unanimously sanctioned by the members of Exco.
Ratified.
9.5 Schedule 02 Reg. 9 Amendments to Register.
Nil.
9.6 Schedule 03 Regulations 38.3.2 and 38.4 Veterinary Certificates
Nil.
9.7 Schedule 02 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.
Nil.
9.7.2 Regulation 12.3 – Third litter whelped within 18 months
Retriever (Golden): Dam – Burenwag Angel of Bakenkop – Reg. No. ZA014616B21 – DoB 05.08.2021.
Litter of five (5) puppies.
Litters whelped: 31.01.2023 – 12.08.2023 – 08.03.2024.
Breeder – Mrs CWJ Brittz .
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Retriever (Labrador): Dam – Koranna Hazel – Reg. No. ZA011020B20 – DoB 06.08.2020.
Litter of four (4) puppies.
Litters whelped: 20.10.2022 – 20.06.2023 – 15.02.2024.
Breeder – Mrs C vd Poel.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Dachshund (Miniature Long-Haired) : Dam – Santitia Anouk – Reg. No. ZA008080B18 – DoB 05.04.2018.
Litter of one (1) puppy.
Litters whelped: 09.10.2019 – 07.05.2020 – 17.08.2022 – 12.03.2023 – 14.01.2024.
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Rottweiler: Dam – Rottlerhof Hanna – Reg. No. ZA009931B18 – DoB 03.06.2018.
Litter of seven (7) puppies.
Litters whelped: 04.06.2022 - 30.06.2023 – 03.02.2024 – 02.08.2024.
Breeder – Mrs AA Esterhuizen .
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
9.7.3 Regulation 12.4 More than 5 litters whelped.
Dachshund (Miniature Long-Haired) : Dam – Santitia Amorey – Reg. No. ZA008080B18 – DoB 12.10.2018.
Litter of one (1) puppy.
Litters whelped: 24.12.2019 – 04.07.2020 – 30.10.2021 – 09.05.2022 – 10.11.2022 – 24.03.2024.
Request permission to register 6 th litter.
Breeder – Dr S Nieuwoudt.
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Letter: 6 th litter whelped from a dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Border Terrier:Dam – Bordale Teal – Reg. No. ZA006794B17 – DoB 24.02.2017.
Litter of five (5) puppies.
Litters whelped: 31.10.2018 – 13.12.2019 – 30.01.2021 – 27.04.2022 – 17.05.2023 – 19.05.2024.
Request permission to register 6 th litter.
Breeder – Mrs PM Philip.
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Letter: 6 th litter whelped from a dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
9.7.4 Regulation 12.5. Litter whelped by Dam older than 8 years of age.
Preapproval request
Dachshund (Miniature Long-haired):Dam– Rafthouse Georgiana at Bodini – Reg. No.ZA001099C15 – DoB 01.08.2014.
Litters whelped: 09.01.2017
Breeder – Mr WA Horsfield.
Not approved.
9.7.5 Regulation 12.4 and 12.5. 6 th Litter whelped by Dam older than 8 years of age.
German Short-haired Pointer Dam – Helga of Von Jagdwebel – Reg. No. ZA012861B18 – DoB 19.12.2015.
Litter of eight (8) puppies.
Litters whelped: 09.04.2017 – 21.10.2018 – 02.04.2020 – 01.09.2022 – 14.04.2023 – 03.05.2024.
Request permission to register 6 th litter from a Dam older than 8 years of age.
Breeder – Mr HK Dedekind .
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Letter: 6 th litter whelped from a dam older than 8 years of age.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
10. GENERAL
10.1 MA enquired on Regulations implemented by the KUSA office approved at the Fedco Special meeting which does not allow Clubs and Show organisers to change the order of Judging. Dispensation is currently not allowed. MA advised that he has put a proposal forward through the WCPC to revert to the previous standing and sought the opinion of the rest of the Exco members on whether they thought it feasible for the request for dispensation be adjudicated by Exco in advance. GR advised that a proposal has been put forward to the Fedco12-2024 Agenda for the pre-approval of the order of judging by Exco to be removed but, in the interim, the present Regulations stand.
11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
15 October 2024.
There being no further business, the Meeting closed at 14h00 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.