In late 2025, KUSA awarded the first Sire of Merit (SOM) title to Staffordshire Bull Terrier Champion Raminartus Saltan of Swat, owned and bred by Santie van Niekerk.

Ch Raminartus Saltan of Swat, or Goliath as he is affectionately known, is currently sire to eleven Champions, six of which have achieved their Junior Merit and two Grand Champions.  In addition, two of the pups has earned their International Champion Status.

The new Sire of Merit (SOM) Title is awarded to any dog which has produced no fewer than ten (10) Breed Champion offspring registered with KUSA or with any National Canine Organisation recognised by KUSA. At least three (3) of the Breed Champion titles, gained by the offspring (CH, GR.CH, SP.CH, INT.CH (C.I.B.), FCI A2O CH), must have been awarded after 1 March 2025.