2022-12 Exco Minutes
THE KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF KUSA HELD AT 13H00 ON TUESDAY, 13 DECEMBER 2022 VIA MS TEAMS
1. ATTENDANCE, APOLOGIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr RB Jenkins (BJ) (Chair), Mrs YC Jefferies (YJ) (Vice-Chair), Mr MA Alberts (MA), Mrs S Meyer (SM), Mrs M Hancock (MH).
Staff in Attendance: Mrs P Midgley (PM) (General Manager), 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 C Patience.
BJ opened the meeting and thanked everyone for their hard work and dedication the past year and wished all a happy holiday break and New Year.
The following deaths have been noted with sadness:
Nil.
2. MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 22.11.2022 were formally adopted.
3. ANY MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES - Nil
4. KUSA OFFICE
4.1 Office Report
Report attached to agenda .
After discussion the Office Report was approved.
4.2 Finance
Reports for November 2022 attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Financial Reports for November 2022 were approved.
4.3 Litter Statistics
Nil.
4.4 General Statistics
Nil.
5. SUB-COMMITTEES
5.1 DISCIPLINARY SUB-COMMITTEE - Nil
5.2 SHOWS
5.2.1. Applications for Second Championship Show
5.2.1.1 Natal Sporting Hound Association – 28 October 2023
The above Club is requesting to hold a Second Championship show – but out of Province.
Motivation: The Club wishes to utilise the numbers of exhibitors attending the shows in the Free State.
Letter of motivation attached, as well as the letter of acceptance by the Free State Kennel Club.
Not approved. The Club may however hold a Second Championship show within their own Province.
5.2.2. Entry in contravention of the Regulations:
Wylwind Grand Design (ZA007529B18) Shetland Sheepdog
Upon receipt of the Champion application for the abovementioned dog, the office noticed an anomaly with a CC awarded to the dog at the West Coast Kennel Club on 22.06.2019. The pertinent facts are:
• The Office received an application for transfer of ownership of this dog on 28.05.2019 from the owner/breeder, Mrs Wylie, to the new owner Dr Grobler (Radkte)
• The dog was entered into the abovementioned show in the name of Mrs Wylie – entries closed 03.06.2019.
• The transfer of ownership was processed by the office on 05.06.2019.
• The dog was awarded a CC on 22.06.2019 and the Club issued the CC in the name of Mrs Wylie in accordance with the entry received.
This appears to be in contravention of Schedule 3, Regulation 7.1.1:
7.1.1 When an entry is submitted to a show-holding Club, a dog shall be solely and unconditionally the property of the Exhibitor and at the time of exhibition it shall be registered in the Exhibitor’s name at the Kennel Union, or at a registry formally recognised by the Kennel Union in a written agreement.
The office seeks advice from Exco on whether to recognise this CC for the dogs Champion application
After discussion it was decided that the CC be retained and recognised. MA suggested that Regulation 7.1.1 be reviewed and reworded to make mention of the registered Owner opposed to the Exhibitor. Exco to discuss and amendment to be submitted to Fedco for consideration.
5.2.3 Summary of Show Numbers for 2022
Attached is a working document – information only – outlining the show entry numbers to date for 2022.
Noted.
5.2.4 Schedule 3 Reg. 14 & Reg. 19.8 – Exclusion of Dogs
5.2.4.1 Temporary Exclusion Order – Dobermann – Chaldonne Rock Tsar at Sharbara – Reg No ZA011848B16
Report received of an incident which took place at The Dobermann Club of the Cape Championship Show held 23.10.2022 where it was reported that the above-mentioned dog behaved aggressively by biting the Judge.
Reports were submitted by the Judge, Ring Steward, owner, handler witnesses (see attached).
TEO issued 08.11.2022.
No additional documents received
Noted.
5.2.4.2 Temporary Exclusion Order – American Akita – Zabush Zeus – Reg No ZA011567B19
Report received of an incident which took place at Goldfields Supporters Club of Northern Gauteng held 10.07.2022 where it was reported that the above-mentioned dog behaved aggressively by attacking two French Bulldogs (“Trouvallia Storm at Edmondo” and “Edmondo Show Stopper”).
Letter of appeal submitted by the owner of the two American Akitas involved in the incident.
TEO issued.
Documents not legible and must be reissued – transcripts have been made available to relevant parties.
Having considered the appeal and information available it was agreed that the TEO is to remain in place. Socialisation training and CGC to be completed.
Owner informed of Exco decision regarding the appeal
Noted.
SM joined meeting at this point (loadshedding prevented her from joining earlier)
5.2.4.3 Temporary Exclusion Order – American Akita – Undercover Lover del Casa di Coniglio – Reg No ZA001150C21
Report received of an incident which took place at Working & Herding Breeds Association Golden Reef held 14.08.2022 where it was reported that the above-mentioned dog behaved aggressively by attacking a Giant Schnauzer (“Ch Gently Born Take My Heart, JM”).
The Club has submitted its report but are waiting for affidavits from the witnesses.
TEO issued.
Owner submitted the required documentation. TEO lifted.
Following the lifting of the TEO against this dog, Mrs Linnekugel submitted a letter to the Office regarding her experiences and feelings regarding the TEO process. (See attached letter).
Noted . BJ requested that MA & Kevin Young take into consideration the concerns raised by Mrs Linnekugel, whilst reviewing the TEO manual.
5.2.5 OTHER CLUB / SHOW MATTERS
5.2.5.1 Motivation for Qualifying Certificate to be issued – Rally Dog
Working & Herding Breeds Club of the Cape Show – 09.10.2022
The above Club held a Rally Dog event at the above Discipline Championship Show. A Grand Master Class was added at the last minute, and the judge was unable to Judge the class. All reports regarding this are attached.
The class was judged by another Licensed Judge on the day. There was one exhibitor in the class, and a Qualifying Certificate was earned. The Club did not award the certificate due to the class not being judged by the appointed Judge.
The WC Rally Dog Sub-Committee is requesting that the exhibitor be awarded the QC by the Club, as the point would count towards the dog’s Grand Champion status.
After discussion it was decided that the award is to remain in place .
E-mail was received from the Working and Herding Breeds Club of the Cape categorically stating that they will not comply to the Exco ruling. E-mail and documents attached to agenda.
After due deliberation it was decided that the QC award must be awarded and be recognised.
5. 2.6 KUSA CLASSIC 2023
5.2.6.1 KUSA Classic Discipline Events
KUSA National Disciplines (part of the NAPC Bumper Weekend)
The following dates have been received by the KUSA Office for the 2023 KUSA Discipline National Events:
- 29 April – KUSA NATIONALS – Agility, Carting, Dog Jumping, Flyball, Obedience, [Rally Dog]
Noted.
5.2.6.2 KUSA Classic Breed Events
KUSA Classic Weekend
The following dates have been received by the KUSA office for the 2023 KUSA Classic weekend:
- Thursday, 25 May – commencing at 10.00 - FCI INTERNATIONAL (AFRICA) CACIB SHOW.
- Friday, 26 May - commencing at 09.00 – KUSA WINNERS SHOW – Breed judging.
- Saturday, 27 May - commencing at 08.00 – KUSA WINNERS SHOW – Group Finals and Best in Show events. This is followed by KUSA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW – Breed judging.
- Saturday, 27 May (Morning) – KUSA NATIONALS for Dog Dancing and the FCI INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL (AFRICA) CACIAG – Agility and Jumping.
- Saturday, 27 May (Afternoon ) – KUSA NATIONAL HANDLER COMPETITION Prelims and Pull-outs.
- Sunday, 28 May , commencing at 08.00 – KUSA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW – Group Finals and Best in Show events. This is followed by – KUSA NATIONAL BREED ELIMINATIONS and the KUSA NATIONAL AWARDS FINAL.
- Sunday, 28 May , commencing at 08.00 – KUSA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW – Dogsport events:
- Flyball
- Agility Contact and Non-Contact
- Dog Jumping
- Canine Good Citizen
- Carting
- Obedience
- Rally Dog
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 judges have become inactive/ retired:
Nil.
5.4.2 The following judges have achieved qualifications/ passed exams:
Dr R Smit (WC) - Field Trials – Moved from HPR B Panel to HPR A Panel
Mrs Z Truter (GAU) – TT
Mrs L Cronjé (GAU) – TT
Noted with congratulations.
5.4.3 The following judges have passed assessments:
Ms T White (EC) – Agility (second assessment)
Mr L Keel (GAU) – Agility (third assessment)
Noted with congratulations.
5.4.4 The following judges have become licensed:
Mrs L van Schalkwyk (GAU) – Terriers
Mr GC Schultz (GAU) – Working
Mrs C Buitendach (FS) – Utility – also All breeds
Ms V Nicolau (GAU) – Toys
Mr KD Young (GAU) – Terriers
Ms JM Kern (GAU) – Herding
Mrs J van Heerden (GAU) – Gundogs
Ms NL Baxter (GAU) – Hounds
Noted with congratulations.
5.4.5 The following judges have passed their KUSA Breed exams on 12 November 2022:
Mr K Young (GAU) – Toy Group
Prof M Nicolau (GAU) – Hound Group
Ms J Kern (GAU) – Gundog Group*
Ms M Tregoning (GAU) – Herding Group
Ms N Baxter (GAU) – Gundog Group
Mrs L Olivier (WC) – Herding Group
Ms G Brits (GAU) – Working Group
Mrs M Le Roux-Cloete (WC) – Terrier Group
Mrs S du Toit (WC) – Utility Group
Mrs A Cronjé (WC) – Hound Group
Mr D de Kock (WC) – Hound Group
Mrs C Oberholzer (GAU) – Paper 1
Mr D Pelser (GAU) – Paper 1
Mr M Anderson (WC) – GSD Specialisation
* We would like to congratulate Ms Kern on her distinction
Noted with congratulations.
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
Nil.
5.22 FCI
5.22.1 Communication sent to Fedco Members:
25.11.2022 FCI Commission: Shows & Show Judges - 2023 Meeting - Information Program
25.11.2022 FCI Dog Dancing World Championship 2023 in Herning (DK)
25.11.2022 Legal case opposing NKK to the NSPA (follow-up)
25.11.2022 FCI Commission for Education and PR – Agenda for meeting to be held 30.11.2022
25.11.2022 Extraordinary General Assembly 2023 - Invitation ׀ Agenda ׀ Proxy ׀ Enclosures & Deadline
07.12.2022 FCI Sanctions Against the Belorussian Cynological Union (BCU)
07.12.2022 FCI Commission: Mondioring – Invitation to Judges meeting
07.12.2022 Kennel Club of Pakistan Election
07.12.2022 World Dog Show 2024: Appeal for new hosting full member
6. BREED COUNCILS/LIAISON COUNCIL.
6.1 Nil.
7. AREA REPORTS
7.1 DISTRICTS OF GAUTENG & SURROUNDS PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.1.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the DOGSPC Ordinary Meeting held 22 November 2022 on the Zoom platform .
Circulated 12.12.2022.
Quorum present.
7.2 KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.3 NORTHERN AREAS PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.4 WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.5 EASTERN CAPE & BORDER PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.6 FREE STATE & NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.6.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the FS&NCPC Ordinary meeting and AGM held 31.10.2022 via MS Teams.
Circulated 25.11.2022.
Quorum present.
7.6.2 Unconfirmed Minutes and Financials of the FS&NCPC Ordinary meeting held 06 December 2022 via MS Teams
Circulated 12.12.2022
Quorum present.
8. ELECTION OF KENNEL UNION MEMBERS IN TERMS OF ARTICLE 10 (1)
8.1 17 new Members and 23 lapsed Members elected.
8.2 Membership Application
Ms Tazma Wearne.
Ms Wearne’s membership became due on 15.08.2022 and lapsed on 15.09.2022.
The office has received complaints from members of the public regarding Ms Wearne.
Exco expressed grave concern and it was re-iterated that in accordance with the terms and conditions of Membership renewal, KUSA is under no obligation to approve membership applications and reserves the right to refuse acceptance. Further information to be obtained.
KUSA Office to advise Ms Wearne that, until confirmation is received that all fees and refunds are paid in full to the various parties, the Executive Committee is unable to consider her application for renewal of her membership. Exco notes Ms Wearne’s intentions to address the complaints fully.
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Applications for Club Affiliation/Notification of Closure
9.1.1 SA Rhodesian Ridgeback Club
This Club was disaffiliated by Fedco at the Fedco 06-2022 meeting. In accordance with Regulation 9.3 of the Articles:
Whenever a Club has been disaffiliated under provisions of sub-paragraph 9.1 and 9.2 of the Article, it may submit a request to the Federal Council for reinstatement to the list of Affiliated Clubs and the Federal Council may, on consideration of all the circumstances, grant reinstatement on such terms and conditions as may be decided including payment of all sums due and payable to the KUSA and provided such appeal is received by the Secretary within fifteen (15) months from the date of the Federal Council’s meeting at which the decision to disaffiliate the Club was taken.
In application for reaffiliation, the Club has submitted the following documents (see attached):
1) Signed Constitution
2) Minutes of Committee meeting 4 October 2022
3) Minutes of the AGM 4 October 2022
4) Minutes of the SGM 4 October 2022
5) Reaffiliation fee proof of payment
6) SARRC 2021 AFS, signed as per AGM
7) SARRC 2021 AGM Minutes
8) SARRC 2021 AFS, signed as per SGM
The matter was referred to Fedco for a final decision as Exco was satisfied that all procedures were followed for reaffiliation.
The reaffiliation of this Club was supported by Fedco 12-2022
Noted.
9.1.2 East Coast Hound Club
The office was informed in an email on 20.09.2022 that the Club would not be paying its affiliation fees and intended to close and transfer their funds to Natal Sporting Hound Association. A Special General Meeting was held on 20.10.2022 where it was agreed to close the Club and distribute the funds to Natal Sporting Hound Association .
Noted.
9.1.3 Natal Coast Kennel Club
The office has been told that this club intends to close but no documentation has been received as yet .
Noted.
9.2. Constitutions
9.2.1 Madiba Bay Agility Club have submitted their signed Constitution to the office.
Noted.
9.2.2 Transvaal Midlands Kennel Club submitted their signed Constitution to the office.
Noted.
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. – Nil.
9.4 Schedule 2 Reg. 4.10 – Dispensation for Registration of an Extraordinary Nature.
9.4.1 Request for dispensation for registration of a GSD Litter where the Dam does not meet Schedule 2
Appendix C breed specific registration requirements in respect of the age of the dam at time of whelping.
Dam ZA007633B21
Registered owner: Ms S Brunner.
Guardian: Mrs T. Lovett.
As has been the protocol with such cases, the GSDLC was consulted and requested to provide its
opinion. A response was received from the GSDLC stating that the Chairman was indisposed and not able to address the matter and requested that Exco hold off from a decision so that the matter may be discussed in order to provide Exco with an opinion.
GSDLC has not responded to the email sent by the General Manager on 24.11.2022 (attached)
Please refer to Affidavit received from the guardian and owner of the dam.
Dispensation for registration of the litter was granted and approved.
9.4.2 The Breeder petitions the Executive Committee to rule on the registration of an additional puppy to a litter already registered in terms of Schedule 4.10.
Breed: French Bulldog: Dam Heartofsteel Miss Pom Pom –– Reg. No. ZA010451B19 – DoB: 30.07.2019.
Sire – Roodekopjes Cooper of Mannemoed – Reg. No. ZA012115B19 – DoB: 07.04.2019.
Breeder: Mr SJC Welgemoed.
Litter whelped 08.06.2022, six (6) puppies in the litter.
Date Application was submitted: 20.10.2022.
Date the litter was registered: 20.10.2022.
The Breeder submitted the registration application on which only five (5) puppies were recorded. Request to register sixth puppy in addition to litter already registered.
Approved.
9.4.3 The Breeder petitions the Executive Committee to rule on the registration of an additional puppy to a litter already registered in terms of Schedule 4.10.
Breed: French Bulldog: Dam Van Willmich Lady Fifi of Nasco – Reg. No. ZA009207B16 – DoB: 08.02.2016. – (deceased)
Sire – Wilsam J-Sid of Nasco – Reg. No. ZA015790B16 – DoB: 04.09.2016. (deceased)
Breeder: Mrs RC Wilters.
Litter whelped 03.10.2020, seven (7) puppies in the litter.
Date Application was submitted: 13.10.2021.
Date the litter was registered: 20.10.2021.
The Breeder submitted the registration application on which only six (6) puppies were recorded. Request to register seventh puppy in addition to litter already registered.
Not approved. DNA comparison to one of the litter mates to be done to confirm parentage.
9.5 Schedule 2 Reg. 9 Amendments to Register – Nil.
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.
Dachshund Miniature Long Haired: Dam – Simaxdal Sparkly Madgie – Reg. No. ZA001641B22 – DoB 18.10.2021.
Litter of two (2) puppies.
Litter whelped: 23.09.2022.
Breeder – Mrs B Brown.
Approved.
9.7.2 Regulation 12.3 – Third litter whelped within 18 months:
Belgian Shepherd (Malinois): Dam – Sucris Elgabriella – Reg No ZA008058B20 DoB 22.05.2020.
Litter of ten (10) puppies.
Litters whelped: 09.07.2021 – 18.01.2022 – 10.08.2022.
Breeder – Mr JH Gallowitz.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Retriever (Labrador): Dam – Conkasha Talk of the Town – Reg No ZA006468B18 DoB 29.01.2018.
Litter of two (2) puppies.
Litters whelped: 06.09.2019 – 29.10.2020 – 16.06.2021 – 24.01.2022.
Breeder – Ms SI Brown.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Toy Fox Terrier: Dam – Kayanini April Jet – Reg No ZA010894B17 DoB 01.04.2017.
Litter of two (2) puppies.
Litters whelped: 17.04.2019 – 31.05.2020 – 17.06.2021 – 20.01.2022 – 11.07.2022.
Breeder – Mrs M Pieters.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco Restriction
9.7.3 Regulation 12.4 Litters whelped more than 5 litters.
Caucasian Shepherd Dog: Dam – Valah Volkodav Chyanne – Reg. No. ZA001170C16 – DoB 05.02.2016
Litter of three (3) puppies.
Litters whelped: 14.01.2018 – 01.08.2018 – 02.03.2019 – 01.10.2019 – 02.03.2022 – 30.08.2022.
Breeder – Mrs L Grover.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 6th Litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Pre-approval requests
Rottweiler: Dam – Craffenheim Karima – Reg. No. ZA015063B15 – DoB 18.07.2015.
Litters whelped: 07.05.2018 – 30.11.2018 – 08.02.2020 – 23.09.2020 – 14.01.2022 – TBC.
Breeder – Mrs GJ de Klerk.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 6th Litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Retriever (Labrador): Dam – Shirenza Dear Laura – Reg. No. ZA011879B16 – DoB 24.06.2016.
Litters whelped: 24.03.2018 – 13.09.2019 – 04.04.2020 – 13.07.2021 – 10.07.2022 – TBC.
Breeder – Mrs L Breedt.
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
Pre-approval requests
Retriever (Labrador) : Dam – Marsabet Dark Thunder – Reg. No. ZA005861B15 – DoB 30.09.2014.
Litters whelped: 29.09.2018 – 22.07.2022 – TBC.
Breeder – Miss AJ van Rensburg.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: Litter whelped from a dam older than 8 years old.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
German Shepherd Dog (Stockhaar): Dam – Gemma Vom Haus Harrock – Reg. No. ZA011478B17– DoB 27.02.2014.
Litters whelped: 04.11.2019 – 26.11.2020 – TBC.
Breeder – Mr DM Harris.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: Litter whelped from a dam older than 8 years old.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
German Shepherd Dog (Stockhaar): Dam – Carogan Pretty Girl One of Laybadene – Reg. No. ZA043769B14 – DoB 21.03.2014.
Litters whelped: 13.04.2020 – 07.11.2020 – TBC.
Breeder – Mr JQ Swartz.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: Litter whelped from a dam older than 8 years old.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
10. GENERAL
10.1 Request for temporary dispensation to compete in altered Agility height category.
Temporary dispensation was granted to Mr Rob Hall .
11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 17 January 2023
There being no further business, the Meeting closed at 13h40 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.