07) Schedule 2-App C (Breed specific HD & ED requirements for registration of litters)

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APPENDIX “C” 

BREED SPECIFIC LITTER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

MICROCHIPPING – refer to Schedule 2 Reg. 1.1.5

1. ALASKAN MALAMUTE LITTERS

1.1 Dam and Sire are positively identified by microchip before any X-ray examination is made. The microchip identification number is included on all developed X-ray film/digital image and on the certificate.

1.2 Only Alaskan Malamutes with hip scores of A1, A2, B1 or B2 may be mated to Alaskan Malamutes with hip scores of C1 or C2. Alaskan Malamutes with hip scores of A1, A2, B1 or B2 may be mated to each other.

1.3 At the time of whelping, the Dam is twenty-two (22) months of age or older.

2. DOBERMANN LITTERS

2.1 Dam & Sire are positively identified by microchip before any X-ray examination is made. The

microchip identification number is included on all developed X-ray film/digital image and on the certificate.

2.2 The breeder is the current holder of a KUSA-registered Affix (Kennel Name).

2.3 Only Dobermanns with hip scores of A1, A2, B1 or B2 may be mated to each other.

3. GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG LITTERS

3.1 Dam & Sire are positively identified by microchip before any X-ray examination is made. The microchip identification number is included on all developed X-ray film/digital images and on the certificate.

3.2 The breeder is the current holder of a KUSA-registered Affix (Kennel Name).

3.3 At the time of mating, the Sire is eighteen (18) months of age or older.

3.4 At the time of whelping, the Dam is twenty-two (22) months of age or older.

From 01.07.2019, Stud Dogs must comply with the following:

3.5 HD C2:C2 or better

3.6 ED 2,2 or better

3.7 DNA profiled

From 01.01.2020, puppies born after this date to be used at stud must comply with the following minimum

requirements:

3.8 Breed Grading of Good (G) or better

From 01.07.2019, Bitches must comply with the following minimum requirements:

3.9 HD C2:C2 or better

3.10 ED 2,2 or better

3.11 DNA profiled

From 01.01.2020, puppies born after this date to be mated with must comply with the following minimum

requirements:

3.12 Breed grading of Good (G) or better

4. GIANT SCHNAUZER LITTERS

4.1 Dam & Sire are positively identified by microchip before any X-ray examination is made. The microchip identification number is included on all developed X-ray film/digital image and on the certificate.

4.2 Only Giant Schnauzers with hip scores of A1, A2 and B1 may be mated to Giant Schnauzers with hip scores of B2, C1 or C2. Giant Schnauzers with hips scores of A1, A2 and B1 may be mated to each other.

5. RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK LITTERS

5.1 Dam & Sire are positively identified by microchip before any X-ray examination is made. The microchip identification number is included on all developed X-ray film/Digital image and on the certificate.

5.2 Only Rhodesian Ridgebacks with hip scores of A1, A2 may be mated to Rhodesian Ridgebacks with hip scores of B1. Rhodesian Ridgebacks with hip scores of A1 or A2 may be mated to each other.

6. ROTTWEILER LITTERS

6.1 Dam & Sire are positively identified by microchip before any X-ray examination is made. The microchip identification number is included on all developed X-ray film/Digital image and on the certificate.

6.2 Dogs must be presented for hip and elbow x-rays. At the time of x-ray a dog must be 18 months of age or older.

6.3 At the time of mating, the Sire is eighteen (18) months of age or older.

6.4 At the time of whelping, the Dam is twenty-two (22) months of age or older.

6.5 Only Rottweilers with hip scores of A1, A2, B1, B2 may be mated to Rottweilers with hip scores of C1 or C2. Rottweilers with hip scores of A1, A2, B1 or B2 may be mated to each other.

6.6 The elbow X-ray results must be submitted with the hip X-ray results, but are for record purposes only.

7. WEIMARANER LITTERS

7.1 Dam & Sire are positively identified by microchip before any X-ray examination is made. The microchip identification number is included on all developed X-ray film/digital image and on the certificate.

7.2 Only Weimaraner with hip scores with A1, A2 and B1 may be mated to Weimaraner with hip scores of B2, C1 and C2. Weimaraner with hip scores of A1, A2 and B1 may be mated to each other.

8. BIEWER TERRIER REGISTRATIONS

8.1 Biewer Terriers must be DNA profiled and be DNA Parentage Verified, for acceptance for registration on any KUSA register. Only DNA Parentage Verification Certificates issued by the Onderstepoort Veterinary Genetic Laboratory (OPVGL) will be accepted. The dog’s microchip number must appear on the DNA Parentage Verification Certificate.

8.2. In the case of Biewer Terriers that are imported, DNA material will be required to be submitted to OPVGL for the issuing of a DNA Typing Certificate which must reflect the dog’s microchip number, DNA Profile Number and DNA ID Number. Applications for registration of imported Biewer Terrier will only be accepted if the required DNA Typing Certificate is attached to the KUSA Registration Application Form.

(DNA Parentage verification is not required for imported Biewer Terriers).

8.3 All Certificates of Registration issued to Biewer Terriers registered or re-registered with the Kennel Union must bear the OPVGL DNA Profile Number & DNA ID Number of the dog. 

9. SOUTH AFRICAN MASTIFF

9.1 Dam & Sire are positively identified by microchip before any X-ray examination is made. The microchip identification number is included on all developed X-ray film/digital images and on the certificate.

9.2 Must pass an official HD Test.

9.3 At the time of mating, the Sire is sixteen (16) months of age or older.

9.4 At the time of whelping, the Dam is fourteen (14) months of age or older.

9.5 Dam and Sire must be DNA-profiled.

9.6 Dam and Sire must have a Breed Grading of Good (G) or better.