2021-09 Exco Minutes
THE KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF KUSA HELD AT 13H00 ON TUESDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2021, VIA SKYPE
1. ATTENDANCE, APOLOGIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Via Skype: Brig Gen NJ du Preez (NdP) (Chair), Mr RB Jenkins (BJ) (Vice-Chair), Mr M Vorster (MV), Mrs YC Jefferies (YJ), Mr MA Alberts (MA), Mrs S Meyer (SM).
Staff in Attendance: Mrs P Midgley (PM) (General Manager), Mr K Farmer (KF) (Office Manager), Mrs A Bastick (AB) (Club Affairs), Mrs Z Petersen (ZP) (Administrator).
Due to communications issues, BJ had requested NdP to chair the meeting. MA excused himself from the meeting at point 5.3.
The following deaths have been noted with sadness:
Mrs L Jordaan (WC)
Mr R Joynt (WC)
Mr AT Strydom (GAU)
Mr MJ Blandin de Chalain (KZN)
Mr SJ Chuter (GAU)
Mrs PJ Guild (GAU)
2. MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 31.08.2021 were formally adopted.
3. ANY MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
Request from YJ that Exco reconsider the decision made in respect of item 9.2.3 – formation of the FS Hound Club. After discussion it was agreed that the correct protocol to follow would be to go through the Provincial Council.
4. KUSA OFFICE
4.1 Office Report
Report attached to agenda.
After discussion the Office Report was approved.
4.2 Finance
Reports for August 2021 attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Financial Reports for August 2021 were approved.
4.3 Litter Statistics - Nil
4.4 General Statistics - Nil
5. SUB-COMMITTEES
5.1 DISCIPLINARY SUB-COMMITTEE
KUSA vs. D Cronje
DSC decisions circulated on 05/08/2021 ito rule 37.3 of Schedule 3
Remaining cases pending – Work in Progress
Noted.
5.2 SHOWS
5.2.1.1 Applications for Second Championship Show – Nil
5.2.1.2 Exhibitor leaving showgrounds in contravention to Schedule 3, Reg.18.1
An email was received from Northern Tshwane Kennel Club in respect of an exhibitor who left the showgrounds without requesting permission in terms of the KUSA Constitution,
Schedule 3, Reg.
18.1 Once a dog has entered the ring to be exhibited in one of the Classes for which he has been entered in advance of the Show, the dog shall be exhibited in all subsequent Classes entered and in 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 of 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 Regulation31.
Additional info:-
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.
18.7 For the avoidance of doubt, once a dog has, for whatever reason, been withdrawn, excused or dismissed from any one Class, Challenge or Competition, it shall not be permitted to compete in any further Classes, Challenges or Competitions at that Show.
The dog won the Gundog Puppy Group on the Saturday, returned on the Sunday, but did not stay to compete in Best Puppy in Show.
Please see email from the exhibitor attached.
The Shows Task Team has advised that the Exhibitor makes two false claims in her email,
1. that the finals were "planned" to start at 13:00 - this was not the case, BIS was never "planned" to start at a specific time. Her puppy won the Gundog Puppy Group at NTKC Show 1 and the Schedule was clear that the BIS for that Show would not start BEFORE 13:30
2. that she only left 4.5 hours after the "planned" starting time, (which would have been at 18:00) and that "the show only started another hour later". This is not true - The Best Puppy in Show
results from NTKC Show 2 were posted on a WhatsApp Group at 16:46.
Email from the Exhibitor is attached for information explaining the situation.
After discussion it was decided that the awards are to be retained and that a stern warning letter must be sent, informing the exhibitor of the serious nature of the transgression.
Noted.
5.2.1.3 Application for Date Change
The Western Province Kennel Club & Hottentots Holland Kennel Club - 22, 23 & 24 October 2021
A request from the above Clubs to hold their shows over three (3) days has been received.
Please see attached motivation.
Schedule 3, Reg. 2.1
Unless dispensation is granted by the Executive Committee, no Championship Show shall exceed two (2) days duration and no Championship Show shall be held outside the Centre in which the show-holding club is domiciled.
Sent Via Round Robin - tabled for ratification .
Ratified.
5.2.2Schedule 3 Reg. 14 – Exclusion of Dogs & Reg. 19.8
Temporary Exclusion Order (TEO) for discussion – Dobermann – KORIFEY DIRTY HARRY – Reg. No. ZA001102C18, following an incident that occurred at the Port Elizabeth Kennel Club Championship Show, held on 5 September 2021, at which it was reported that the exhibit behaved aggressively by attacking and biting Judge, Mr JJ de Abreu Marques on the chest.
It was noted that the Judge had not submitted his report. After discussion, it was decided that the Judge
should not have withdrawn the CC and RCC, as only Exco has the authority to withdraw awards. The awards should be reinstated. It was also decided that the TEO should stand and that the dog needed to complete CGC Gold and be examined by 3 Judges before it could be readmitted. The Club Secretary is to be informed that the Judge’s Report and Ring Stewart’s statement are still outstanding.
Carried forward to next agenda.
5.2.3 OTHER CLUB / SHOW MATTERS - Nil
5.2.4 KUSA Classic 2021
The KUSA Classic Championship/Winners/ National Breed Events scheduled to be held on 24 & 25
September have been cancelled. Only the KUSA International (Africa) FCI-C.A.C.I.B.® Show will be going ahead on Saturday, 25 September 2021.
The Working Disciplines Events scheduled to take place on 18/19 September 2021 will be held. The Dog Dancing Championship and National Show will be held on 24, 25 September 2021 .
Noted.
5.3 JUDGES EDUCATION COUNCIL (JEC)
5.3.1: Shadow Judging – Non-adherence to KUSA’s Judges Learning Programme Regulatory Framework
At a recent Championship Show, a Learner Judge completed a shadow judging module under a Licensed Judge. The Learner Judge had, however, also entered her dog under the same officiating Judge.
Please note the following Regulation from Schedule 10 Appendix 1 – Group Course:
2.3.4.12. Learner Judges are permitted to enter their own dogs in another Group as long as it does not clash with the Shadow Judging commitment.
This Regulation is amplified in the OFFICE-21 Procedures, which has been widely distributed – Shadow Judging after Point 14
ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF JUDGING:
Licensed/Learner Judge
- Licensed/Learner Judges are permitted to enter their own dogs in another Group, as long as it does not clash with the Shadow Judging commitment.
The Secretary of the Club confirmed that the Learner Judge had entered a dog in the show where she was shadow judging and won a CC and RBOB. This is in clear breach of the Regulations. Having been informed of the breach by the Learner Judge herself, we are obliged to bring it to the attention of Exco to make a ruling in respect of the awards her dog received when exhibited contra the Regulations.
After discussion, it was unanimously decided that the awards attained are to be withdrawn and the Learner Judge be informed of the seriousness of the transgression.
5.3.2 The following Judge has completed requirements to become a Licensed Judge for the following Group:
Mrs A. Coetsee (GAU) Herding Group
Mr T. Roux (KZN) Terrier Group
Noted with congratulations.
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.
Mr J Botha (GAU)
Mr N Kay (GAU) All-breeds Judge
Mr WJ Lourens (WC) Bull Terrier.
Noted.
5.5 HANDLERS
Nil.
5.6 OBEDIENCE
5.6.1 The following Judge has qualified to judge Level 2 (A & B Classes)
Dr H Ramsay (GAU)
Noted with congratulations.
5.7 WORKING TRIALS (CLASSIC) & WORKING UTILITY DOG (WUD )
5.7.1 The following Judge completed a TD1 appointment as per Schedule 5B(01) WT, Reg. 1.6.2.3 to re-enter as a Judge:
Mrs SF Woodiwiss (GAU )
Noted with congratulations.
5.7.2 The following Judge received confirmation of an Approved Assessment:
Mrs Y Taentzer - TD 2 - Northern Tshwane Kennel Club - 28 February 2021
Noted with congratulations.
5.8 FIELD TRIALS - Nil
5.9 FCI-IGP
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)
5.16.1 Correction to August Exco 08-2021 Minutes:
At the August Meeting, an Assessment for Mrs Y Taentzer was tabled for noting under TT, however, the Sub-Committee has advised the information provided to KUSA was incorrect and should have been for
TD2.
Please refer to 5.7 above.
Noted.
5.16.2 The following Judge has qualified as a TT1 Championship Show Judge:
Mrs C Hulse (GAU)
Noted with congratulations.
5.16.3 The following Judge has completed a first TT2 Assessment:
Prof C Botha (GAU)
Noted with congratulations.
5.17 DOG DANCING
Nil.
5.18 RALLY DOG
5.18.1 The following Judges have qualified as Rally Dog Judges:
Mrs S Leslie (KZN) *
Mr G Smith (KZN)
Mrs S Thompson (KZN)
Mrs R Harflett (GAU)
* Passed Schedule 3 & 4 Examination
Noted with congratulations.
5.18.2 The following Judges are Licensed Rally Dog Judges:
Mr LM Germishuys (WC)
Mrs C MacLeod-Barlow (WC)
Mrs C Patterson-Abrolat (GAU)
Mrs SE Chamberlain (GAU)
Mrs M Pietersma (GAU)
Noted with congratulations.
5.19 RESCUE DOG
Nil.
5.20 MONDIORING
Nil.
5.21 TRICK DOG
Nil.
5.22 FCI
5.22.1 Communications sent to Fedco Members:
15.09.21 Slovenska Kynologicka Jednota (SKJ): Suspension - Mr Sergej Vanzha
15.09.21 The Asociaţia Chinologică Română (AChR); Suspension - Mrs Cristina Epuras
15.09.21 FCI Hip Dysplasia Seminar, Copenhagen, 24-25/05/2022
6. BREED COUNCILS/LIAISON COUNCILS
6.1 ROTTWEILER BREED COUNCIL – Nil.
6.2 GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG LIAISON COUNCIL - Nil
7. AREA REPORTS
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 the NAPC Ordinary meeting held 9 June 2021 via Zoom
Circulated 12.09.2021
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 19 new Members and 13 lapsed Members were elected.
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Applications for Affiliation/Notification of Closure
9.1.1 Schipperke Club - Mr P. Dinsmore submitted minutes of the SGM held 26.08.21, where the remaining members confirmed the closure of the Club.
Noted.
YJ enquired as to the disposal of the Club’s assets. AB to check the Minutes of the SGM and to
inform the Executive Committee via email of the Club’s decision in this regard.
9.1.2 Pack GSD Club of the Western Cape – Affiliation
The WC Provincial Council recommends that Exco approve the affiliation of the “Pack GSD Club of the Western Cape””
Affiliation unanimously Approved.
9.2 Amendments to Club Constitutions
9.2.1 Pretoria Kennel Club
At its AGM held 14th August 2021, the members of the above Club agreed to add the following
clause to its Constitution to allow for virtual meetings:
Insert New
20. Meetings
E – All meetings shall either be conducted face-to-face, or by tele-conference, or by videoconference (including Skype), or be conducted face-to-face combined with either of the two forms of virtual attendance
Approved.
9.3 Schedule 2 Reg. 4.6 & 4.7 Dispensation for Registration of a litter after 12 months of the date of birth of the litter.
9.3.1 Dachshund (Miniature Long haired): Dam – Simaxdal Kid Saffire Blu – Reg No. ZA008060B19 - DoB 29/07/2018.
Litter of three (3) puppies – DoB 09/09/2019.
Breeder – Mrs B Brown.
Approved.
9.3.2 Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Dam – Toroperro Roxy – Reg No. ZA001784B18 - DoB 16/10/2017.
Litter of one (1) puppy – DoB 19/10/2019.
Breeder – Mr I van Heerden.
Approved.
9.3.3 American Staffordshire Terrier: Dam – Aztrazar Lady Ntokoza – Reg No. ZA007482B16 - DoB 01/03/2016.
Litter of one (1) puppy – DoB 02/05/2018.
Breeder – Mrs E Steyl.
Approved.
9.4 Schedule 2 Reg. 4.10 – Dispensation for Registration of an Extraordinary Nature
9.5 Schedule 2 Reg. 9 Amendments to Register .
Australian Shepherd – Litter DoB: 07/12/2018 – Litter of 4 Puppies. Litter registered 27/02/2019.
Sire listed on application as – ZA004307B17 – Rosesky Wind Spirit Amend register to reflect the Sire as – ZA004311B17 – Rosesky Chief Hailstorm of Austanian
Breeder: Mrs J Barnard.
Approved. The non-DNA parentage verified puppies’ registrations to be suspended
until such time as DNA Parentage verification is received.
9.6 Schedule 3 Regulations 38.3.2 and 38.4 Veterinary Certificates – Nil
9.7 Schedule 2 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.
Yorkshire Terrier : Dam – Simone Tesmarie – Reg. No. ZA012003B20 - DoB 11/04/2020.
Litter of two (2) puppies whelped 16/03/2021.
Breeders – Mrs S Claassen.
Request to register a litter from a Dam whelped under 12 months of age.
Approved.
9.7.2Regulation 12.3 - Third litter whelped within 18 months:
Belgian Shepherd (Malinois): Dam – Doublehappiness Allez-Bi Jo Eke of Antwarpse – Reg. No. ZA042313B14 – DoB:18/11/2013.
Litter of seven (7) puppies.
Breeder – Mrs ALJ Jiroflee.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Bull Terrier: Dam – Jeda Maya – Reg. No. ZA002849B19 – DoB: 23/12/2018.
Litter of four (4) puppies.
Breeder – Mr HD Hanekom .
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Bull Terrier: Dam – Xennar of Eldinna – Reg. No. ZA007695B18 – DoB: 30/03/2018.
Litter of five (5) puppies.
Breeder – Mrs M Coetser .
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Bull Terrier: Dam – Micven Shava of Aporia – Reg. No. ZA014084B16 – DoB: 24/07/2016.
Litter of six (6) puppies.
Breeder – Mr GP van Rensburg.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Retriever (Golden): Dam – Clarasado Hinke – Reg. No. ZA007082B17 – DoB: 20/12/2016.
Litter of eight (8) puppies.
Breeder – Mrs D Beukes.
Approved.
Letter: 5th litter after dispensation granted for 3 rd litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (2nd)
The Executive Committee raised concerns in respect of the numerous transgressions of the
various Schedule 2 (12.1 to 12.5) Regulations by Mrs Beukes and instructed the KUSA Office to
bring their concerns to the attention of Mrs Beukes.
Miniature Schnauzer: Dam Alwyne Lente – Reg. No. ZA007245B19 – DoB: 03/12/2018.
Litter of four (4) puppies.
Breeder – Mr HJ du Plessis.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
German Shepherd Dog: Marsabet Marvel – Reg. No. ZA006214B15 – DoB: 21/12/2014.
Litter of six (6) puppies.
Breeder – Miss AJ van Rensburg .
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Retriever (Golden): Dam - Feransu Leia – Reg. No. ZA001198B20 – DoB: 24/06/2019.
Breeder – Adv JJ van Niekerk.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
9.7.3 Regulation 12.4. - More than 5 litters whelped by Dam
Boxer: Dam – Onica's Olga – Reg. No. ZA049484B14 - DoB 01/03/2014.
Litter of two (2) puppies.
Breeder – Mrs AP Steyn.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 6th Litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Preapproval request .
Miniature Schnauzer: Dam – Lynville Keira's Hannah – Reg. No. ZA012153B15 - DoB 26/06/2015.
Miniature Schnauzer: Dam – Lynville Fluffs Eileen – Reg. No. ZA010375B16 - DoB 18/04/2016.
Miniature Schnauzer: Dam – Lynville Ivys Gracey – Reg. No. ZA005847B17 - DoB 10/03/2017.
Breeder – Mrs LC Nel.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 6th Litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Dutch Shepherd Dog: Dam – La Vie en Rose Des Soldats De Krist Ale of Burgloisenthal – Reg. No. ZA001084C17 - DoB 04/04/2015.
Breeder – Dr J Klopper.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 6th Litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
9.7.4 Regulation 12.5. - Litters whelped by Dam older than 8 years of age- Nil
10. GENERAL - Nil
11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 19 October 2021 at 13h00.
There being no further business, the Meeting closed at 14h32 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.