Print

Amendments - Effective 1 January 2013 and 1 February 2013

Posted in Additions & Amendments

ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES AND SCHEDULES OF THE CONSTITUTION

The amendments and additions to the Articles and Schedules listed below have been agreed by the Federal Council Members and Clubs are reminded that in terms of Article 40 of the Constitution, Affiliated Clubs have the right to object to any proposed amendment or part thereof to the Articles, but this does not extend to the Schedules which are governed by Article 41 of the Constitution.
N.B.  The references refer to the Constitution and Schedules on the KUSA website (www.kusa.co.za).
Unless otherwise stated, all amendments to the Articles become effective 01.02.2013 and Schedules become effective on 01.01.2013

AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES

ARTICLE 8 – AFFILIATION
Amend to read:
8.6.1 all amendments or alterations to existing Club Constitutions, Rules, Regulations and By-laws  must be approved  by the Executive Committee
8.6.2 details of every Annual General Meeting and any other Special General Meeting specifying the names of persons present and resolutions adopted, together with one copy of the annual audited accounts of income and expenditure and the Club’s balance sheet shall be forwarded to the Federal Council. Minutes of Annual/Special General meetings shall be supplied within thirty (30) days of any such meeting and the copy of the audited accounts shall be supplied once in each calendar year. The Club shall ensure that the Club officials’ (Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer) names and contact details are sent to KUSA for recording each time there is a change.

ARTICLE 9 – LOSS OF AFFILIATION
9.1.1   Delete (Void)

Amend to read:
9.2  Whenever an Affiliated Club’s annual affiliation fee remains unpaid one (1) month after the date of renewal (due on or before 1st September), the Secretary shall send a written demand calling for payment forthwith and in the event of the fee remaining unpaid on the thirty-first (31st) day of October, the Club in default shall be removed from the list of Affiliated Clubs.

ARTICLE 11 – LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP
11.2  Delete (Void)

ARTICLE 15.2 - FEDERAL COUNCIL - PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP
Amend to read:
is elected to the committee of any organisation concerned with canine affairs with the exception of animal welfare societies, local or central government organisations which are not affiliated to the Kennel Union, unless agreed to by the majority of the Fedco.
AMENDMENTS TO THE SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2 APPENDIX E – BREED SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORTED & EXPORTED DOGS
Notice is hereby given in terms of Article 41 of The Kennel Union Constitution that the above named revised Schedule will become effective on 1.1.2013 and copies will be circulated to all Provincial Councils and Affiliated Clubs as timeously as possible. They will also be placed on the KUSA Website and may be downloaded for gratis or hardcopies will be available to members at a price to be determined.
 
SCHEDULE 3 – REGULATION FOR CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS
Amend to read:
Regulation 20.8 - Judges
In the event of a Judge, having accepted an appointment, not fulfilling such engagement to judge, he shall be required to give reasons in writing within 7 days  to the Club Committee with whom he has been contracted and if such reason is considered to be unsatisfactory or if no such reason is submitted, the Club Committee shall request the Club Secretary or any other appointed member of the Club who is a member of the KUSA to submit a complaint to the KUSA in terms of Schedule 1 of the KUSA Constitution.

SCHEDULE 4 - REGULATIONS FOR NON-CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS
Amend to read:
Regulation 15.7 -Judges
In the event of a Judge, having accepted an appointment, not fulfilling such engagement to judge, he shall be required to give reasons in writing within 7 days  to the Club Committee with whom he has been contracted and if such reason is considered to be unsatisfactory or if no such reason is submitted, the Club Committee shall request the Club Secretary or any other appointed member of the Club who is a member of the KUSA to submit a complaint to the KUSA in terms of Schedule 1 of the KUSA Constitution.

SCHEDULE 5M – REGULATIONS FOR FLYBALL
Amend to read
Regulation 7.3 – Titles
7.3       Titles
7.3.1    Flyball Dog:
The title of Flyball Dog will be granted to any dog that has earned one hundred (100) points or more, in any combination, at Championship Shows or Non Championship Shows. A KUSA Flyball Dog Certificate will be issued to this effect, and the abbreviation FD can be placed behind the dog’s name.
7.3.2 Flyball Dog Excellent:
The title of Flyball Dog Excellent will be granted to any dog that has earned one hundred (100) points or more, made up of the maximum points achievable, i.e 4x25 points, at Championship or Non Championship Shows. These points must be earned consecutively. A KUSA Flyball Dog Excellent Certificate will be issued to this effect and the abbreviation FDX can be placed behind the dog’s name.
7.3.3 Championship Status:
A Flyball Championship Certificate may be issued to any dog gaining three hundred (300) points or more in any combination, of which a maximum of one third (100) may be obtained at Non Championship Shows. The abbreviation CH FLY can be placed in front of the dog’s name. 
7.3.4 Th One and Only Title:
The title of Th One and Only will be granted to any dog that has earned fifteen hundred (1500) points or more, in any combination, at Championship or Non Championship Shows. 
The abbreviation Th One & Only can be placed in front of the dog’s name.
7.3.5 Flyball Grand Champion
The title of Flyball Dog Grand Champion will be granted to any dog that has earned three thousand (3000) points or more, in any combination, at Championship or Non Championship Shows.
The abbreviation GR.CH (FLY) can be placed in front of the dog’s name.

SCHEDULE 5M – REGULATIONS FOR FLYBALL
New Appendix A
Notice is hereby given in terms of Article 41 of The Kennel Union Constitution that the above named New Appendix Schedule 5M will become effective on 1.1.2013 and copies will be circulated to all Provincial Councils and Affiliated Clubs as timeously as possible.  They will also be placed on the KUSA Website and may be downloaded for gratis or hardcopies will be available to members at a price to be determined.

SCHEDULE 5(F) Regulations for Breed Assessments
Regulations 9.1.7 & 5.1.8 –Boxers
Breed Assessment & Survey Procedures
Amend to read:
7. The Breed Assessors
The assessment/survey shall be carried out by a panel of not less than two (2) SABOX approved and appointed breed assessors. 

The decisions of the breed assessors will be final.  Results of the assessments/tests shall be entered on the SABOX and KUSA approved report forms.  One copy of these reports to be forwarded (within 30 days) to the owner of the dog entered, one copy to be retained by SABOX and one copy to be forwarded to KUSA.

On conclusion of the assessment, breed assessors must ensure that all documentation has been duly completed and signed

SCHEDULE 10 – REGULATIONS FOR BREED AND JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGES
In anticipation of the new KUSA Breed Judges Learning Programme becoming effective in 2013, notice is hereby given in terms of Article 41 of the above named new Schedule 10. Copies will be timeously circulated to all Provincial Councils and Affiliated Clubs, and will be placed on the KUSA website.

SCHEDULE 3 – REGULATIONS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS
SCHEDULE 4 – REGULATIONS FOR NON-CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS
SCHEDULE 4A – REGULATIONS FOR QUALIFYING SHOWS
The Federal Council has agreed that all items that are presently in Schedules 3, 4 and 4A relating to Judges and/or judging are to be moved to the new Schedule 10.
Accordingly, notice is hereby given in terms of Article 41 that the revised Schedules 3, 4 and 4A will become effective on 1.1.2013 and copies will be timeously circulated to all Provincial Councils and Affiliated Clubs, and will be placed on the KUSA website.

As various amendments become effective the documents
displayed on the KUSA website will be altered
accordingly.  These documents may
be downloaded for free.

ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO BREED STANDARDS

The amendments to the Breed Standards listed below were agreed by the Federal Council Members at its meeting held on 5/6 May 2012 and will become effective 01.01.2013.
N.B.  The references refer to the Constitution and Schedules on the KUSA website (www.kusa.co.za).

UTILITY GROUP
Xoloitzcuintle – Inter variety matings
For noting: There are three sizes (Standard, Intermediate & Miniature) and two coat varieties (Hairless & Coated) for the Xoloitzcuintle. The office consulted with the Federacion Canofila Mexicana with regards to their policy on inter-variety mating and was advised that inter-variety mating between the three sizes is not permitted.  Inter-variety mating between the two coat types can be Hairless to Hairless or Hairless to Coated provided the Coated have both Hairless parents).  The breeder/owner of a dog must have the ability to change a hairless variety dog to a coated variety dog after registration.
The Xolotzcuintle is listed in Schedule 2 Appendix A as Xoloitzcuintle (Hairless Variety & Coated Variety) but due to the different sizes it is proposed that the sizes
Xoloitzcuintle (Standard)
Xoloitzcuintle (Intermediate)
Xoloitzcuintle (Miniature)
Accepted subject to confirmation from FCI that BS tabled is correct.

Bulldog
Extensive Revision to this Breed Standard has been made. Please refer to the Kusa website to review these changes.

WORKING GROUP
German Shepherd Dog – Stockhaar and Langstockhaar  
With effect from 01.01.2012 this breed has been split into two varieties as above, Stockhaar and Langstockhaar
each with its own CACIB.
For noting: it is confirmed that inter-variety mating between the two coat types is not permitted.

GUNDOG GROUP
Spaniel (Cocker)
Amend to read:
Solid colours
Black; red; golden; liver (chocolate); black and tan; liver and tan. No white allowed except a small amount on chest.

Particolours
Bicolours: Black and white; orange and white; liver and white; lemon and white. All with or without ticking.
Tricolours: Black, white and tan; liver, white and tan.
Roans: Blue roan; orange roan; lemon roan; liver roan; blue roan and tan; liver roan and tan.
Any colour or marking other than the above is undesirable.

HERDING GROUP
Collie (Rough)
Amend to read:
Three recognised colours: Sable and white, Tricolours and Blue Merle. Sable: any shade of light gold to rich mahogany or shaded sable. Light straw or cream coloured highly undesirable. Tricolour: predominantly black with rich tan markings about legs and head. A rusty tinge in top coat highly undesirable. Blue Merle: predominantly clear, silvery blue, splashed and marbled with black. Rich tan markings preferred, but absence should not be penalised. Large black markings, slate colour, or rusty tinge either of top or undercoat are highly undesirable. All should carry typical white Collie markings to greater or lesser degree. Following markings are favourable – white collar, full or part, white shirt, legs and feet, white tail tip. A blaze may be carried on muzzle or skull, or both. All white or predominantly white is highly undesirable.

TERRIER GROUP
Airedale Terrier
Amend to read:
Tail:  Previously customarily docked.
Undocked: Set on high and carried gaily, not curled over back. Good strength and substance.