2023-05 Exco Minutes - Published 2023-06-20
THE KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF KUSA HELD AT 13H00 ON TUESDAY 16 MAY 2023 VIA MS TEAMS - PUBLISHED ON THE WEBSITE 20.06.2023
1. ATTENDANCE, APOLOGIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr RB Jenkins (BJ) (Chair), Mrs YC Jefferies (YJ) (Vice-Chair), Mr MA Alberts (MA), Mrs M Hancock (MH), Mrs C Patience (CP).
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 S Meyer.
The following deaths were noted with sadness:
Mr J Berry (GAU)
2. MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 18.04.2023 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 April 2023 attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Financial Reports for April 2023 were approved.
4.3 Litter Statistics
Nil.
4.4 General Statistics
Nil.
5. SUB-COMMITTEES
5.1 DISCIPLINARY SUB-COMMITTEE
5.1.1 Case 01-2023
Disciplinary Hearing held on 11.05.2023.
Respondent, Complainants, Clubs and Provincial Councils informed of finding and penalties.
Respondent has until 9 June 2023 to lodge an appeal.
5.1.2 Case 02-2023
Disciplinary Hearing scheduled to be held on 01.06.2023.
Noted.
5.2 SHOWS
5.2.1 Applications for Second Championship Show
5.2.1.1 KZN Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club – 20.10.2023
The above Club is requesting to hold a second Discipline Show on 20.10.2023 in order to join a KZN Bumper weekend for Dogsport.
Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.1.2 Victory Toy Dog Club – 20.10.2023
The above Club is requesting to hold a second Breed Show on the same day as their Championship Breed Show as per previous years, in order to create a fuller weekend for Toys .
Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.1.3 Northern Free State Bull Terrier Club – 09.09.2023
The above Club is requesting to hold a second Breed Show as per previous years.
Approved.
5.2.2 Show Return Penalties (Schedule 08)
5.2.2.1 Eastern Cape Obedience Sub-Committee – 25-26.03.2023
The Sub-Committee is seeking a review and audit on Judges’ contract dates for their joint weekend
(4 clubs).
All documentation attached.
Extenuating circumstances came to light and were taken into account. Penalties pertaining to the Judges’ contracts only were withdrawn .
5.2.2.2 Western Province Boxer Club – 12.03.2023
The Club is requesting that their Non-Championship Show Return Penalties (R1356) be waived.
E-mail attached.
Request to waive payment of Show penalties was denied. Instead, lenient payment terms were offered. Payment of the invoice within 30-days is waived on the proviso the penalty is paid in full prior to the end of current financial year (31 August 2023).
5.2.2.3 Northern Free State Bull Terrier Club – 08.04.2023
The Club is requesting that their Championship Show Return Penalties (R1668) be waived.
E-mail attached.
Request to waive payment of Show penalties was denied. Instead, lenient payment terms were offered. Payment of the invoice within 30-days is waived on the proviso the penalty is paid in full prior to the end of current financial year (31 August 2023).
5.2.2.4 TT Ad hoc Sub-Committee of the NAPC – 26.03.2023 & 02.02.2023
The Sub-Committee is requesting that their Show Return Penalties (R5808) be waived
E-mail attached.
Extenuating circumstances came to light and were taken into account. Penalties pertaining to the Judges’ contracts only were withdrawn.
5.2.4 Entry in contravention of the Regulations:
5.2.4.1 The KUSA Office received an application on 04.04.2023 for the title of Junior Merit for Kissaki’s Winning Edge (ZA007484B22). It was noted that the dog is still registered in the name of the Breeder, and not the Exhibitor as appears on all the certificates. The Exhibitor has been asked to provide proof of a transfer request, but should this not be forthcoming, the Office seeks advice regarding the validity of the awards won at the following Shows:
TKC Kennel Club (08.10.2022) (Cat 330) RCC, BP, RBPIG
Free State Kennel Club 1 (29.10.2022) (Cat 315) – BP, CC, BPIG
Free State Kennel Club 2 (30.10.2022) (Cat 297) – RCC, BP, RBPIG
Kennel Association (25.02.2023) (Cat 213) – BP, BPIG, BPIS, CC, BOB, BIG, RBIS
Liesbeek Kennel Association (26.02.2023) (Cat 247) – BP, CC, RBOB, BPIG, BPIS
Vereeniging & Districts Kennel Club (18.03.2023) (Cat 312) – BJ (catalogue not yet received)
Witwatersrand Kennel Club (26.03.2023) (Cat 251) – BJ, CC, RBOB
Junior Kennel Club of Gauteng (19.03.2023) (Cat 319) – BJ (catalogue not yet received)
A Transfer of Ownership Application was submitted to the KUSA Office and the Transfer of Ownership processed on 20.04.2023.
It was decided that all awards won before 20.04.2023 are to be withdrawn . NS to inform the relevant Clubs.
5.2.4.2 The Office received a Champion application for Kincora Puff (Reg No. ZA005588B15) which is owned by a Registered Owner / Non-Member. The dog has been correctly entered in the name of the Owner, but the owner is not a Member of KUSA. The member has stated that they were unaware of the Regulation and would be willing to pay retrospective membership. (See attached)
The Office seeks input regarding the validity of the awards and whether or not the Champion title can be awarded.
The Registered Owner of the dog paid the membership fees due. Awards to stand and count towards Champion application.
5.2.4.3 The Office received a Champion and Junior Merit application for Zena Bupepe Iz Moskovskoy Bemty of Boupeep (ZA001097C22).
The Office seeks input regarding the validity of the awards and whether or not either title can be awarded .
After discussion, it was decided that all awards won are to be withdrawn . NS to inform the relevant Clubs.
5.2.5 Schedule 3 Reg. 14 & Reg. 19.8 – Exclusion of Dogs
5.2.5.1 Temporary Exclusion Order – Dobermann – Smooth Criminal Wot a Thriller at Donnehaus (IMP France) – Reg No ZA001170C22
Incident 1 (unconfirmed)
Verbal reports received of an incident which took place at the Kennel Association Championship Show held 25.02.2023 where it was alleged that the above-mentioned dog behaved aggressively by attacking another dog, Donnehaus Dollar Time, Reg No ZA011404B21.
The Club was approached for a statement in this regard – see attached. Following a decision at Exco 03-23, the Club was again asked for a statement but as of 11.04.2023, had not received a reply.
Incident 2
Report received of an incident which took place at the Liesbeek Kennel Club Championship Show held 26.02.2023 where it was reported that the above-mentioned dog behaved aggressively by attacking another dog, Donnehaus Dollar Time, Reg No ZA011404B21.
TEO issued 02.03.2023 and confirmed on 22.03.2023.
The Ring Steward was asked to provide her statement in the form of an affidavit (see attached).
The KUSA Office received a letter from Millar & Reardon Attorneys on behalf of the owner contesting the validity of the TEO. Following discussions with N du Preez, the Office responded to the attorneys stating that TEO would stand.
TEO lifted 18.04.2023 and the Owner informed together with all KUSA-affiliated Clubs.
Noted.
5.2.5.2 Temporary Exclusion Order – Rhodesian Ridgeback – Kleinvalley Stalin – Reg No. ZA002674B20 – following an incident at the Whale Coast Kennel Club Championship Show on 05.03.2022 at which it was reported that the exhibit behaved aggressively by attacking another exhibit - Noordbrook The Red Racer, Reg No ZA037332B14. The injured exhibit required medical attention from the Vet on call.
TEO issued 14.03.20.
At Exco 03-23, it was ruled that the Owner be granted a 3-month extension to comply with the requirements and that the TEO remain in place.
The Owner contacted the Western Cape Provincial Council to have the dog assessed by two Hound Judges at the Malmesbury Shows held on 21-22.04.2023 and 23.04.2023.
Having fulfilled the Exco requirements placed on the dog, application is now sought for the lifting of the TEO. (See attached)
TEO lifted 18.04.2023 and the Owner informed together with all KUSA-affiliated Clubs.
5.2.5.3 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”).
TEO issued.
The Owner has provided a certificate of completion (all dogs in the mentioned class gain a mark of 100%)
TEO lifted 18.04.2023 and the Owner informed together with all KUSA-affiliated Clubs.
Noted.
5.2.5.4 Swartland and West Coast Kennel Clubs Championship Show held 21-23.04.2023.
An alleged Incident of aggression took place at the abovementioned Show(s) where it was reported that a Bullmastiff acted aggressively towards a Bearded Collie – it is not clear at which of the Shows the incident took place. The Club(s) contacted the Chairman of Exco to request an extension on 01.05.2023 (within time) for the submission of the requisite report. An extension was granted until 08.05.2023. The Exco Chairman was cc’d on an email dated 05.05.2023 from the Club Chairman to the owner of the aggressor stating that the Club would like to withdraw the report. This decision has been questioned by the owner of the Bearded Collie. (See attached).
TEO to be issued. CPA to request the relevant documentation from the Club.
5.2.5.5 Herding Club of the Eastern Cape Non-Championship Show held 06.05.2023.
When submitting their Show Returns, the Club reported that an Incident had taken place at the Show involving a Border Collie. The Show Manager, Judge (and Chairman of the Club) and Vice-Chairman agreed that in terms of clause 8.3 of the TEO Manual, there was “insufficient cause to declare the occurrence as an incident”. The Club reported the Incident should the same dog be involved in a transgression at a later stage. (See attached)
Noted.
5.2.5.6 Temporary Exclusion Order – Australian Shepherd – Limited Kascaro of Modailene – Reg No. ZA001023C22
The Office received a report of an alleged incident of aggression that occurred at Swartland Kennel Club Championship Show on 21.04.2023. The Club has submitted the relevant information but the Office is following up to secure the documentation in the correct format.
TEO issued 15.05.2023. Awaiting documents
Noted.
5.2.6 OTHER CLUB / SHOW MATTERS – Nil .
5.2.7.1 WT/WUD – 17-18 June 2023
The application for the WT and WUD KUSA National event has been received and is being processed.
5.2.7.2 KUSA Classic Breed Events
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
5.2.7.3 KUSA Discipline Nationals
- Saturday 23 September – KUSA National Event – TT5
- Sunday 24 September – KUSA Championship Show – TT1-5
- Saturday 07 October - KUSA National Flyball Event .
5.2.7.4 KUSA Classic 2023 - KUSA National Carting Event
Letter of disappointment from KUSA National Carting Judge (See Attached)
Grievances Noted. Letter sent to Judge.
YJ joined the meeting at this point.
5.2.7.5 KUSA Classic 2024
An application to host the 2024 Event has been received from the Chairman of the KZN Provincial Council.
Detailed proposal and budget to be submitted urgently.
Letter sent to KZN Provincial Council Chairman requesting that proposal and budget be submitted by 14.06.2023.
Carried forward to next meeting.
5.2.7.6 Agility and Dog Jumping Nationals 2024
The NAPC would like to apply for the Agility and Dog Jumping Nationals for 2024 to be held in conjunction with the NAPC Bumper Weekend on the weekend of the 27– 30.04.2024.
Approved.
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/deceased:
Nil.
5.4.2 The following Judges have achieved qualifications:
Mrs H Potgieter (WC) – Carting – Second Non-Championship Assessment
Dr H Ramsay (GAU) - Working Trials – TDII second Assessment
Mrs ME van Wyk (WC) – Field Trials – moved from B to A-Panel Retriever Trials
Ms AK Barret (GAU) – Field Trials - moved from B to A-Panel Spaniel Trials
Notedwith congratulations.
5.4.3 The following Judge s have become licensed:
Ms N Baxter (GAU) – Gundogs
Mrs T Lander (GAU) – Dog Jumping
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
Dr C Chelchinskey informed the KUSA Office of her intention to enter and compete at the European Open Agility 2023 event to take place in Denmark 20-23.07 2023.
Noted.
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
April 2023 will see a new ‘first’ for Trick Dog – a litter of 7 Border Collie pups have all submitted videos for the Trick Dog Elementary title. We are eagerly waiting for the feedback on their performances.
The total number of classes entered to date is 501. While Border Collies still dominate in terms of levels completed, other breeds, e.g. Shetland Sheepdogs, GSDss, Labradors etc. outnumber Border Collies.
Of the dogs that have taken part, 56% are registered with KUSA and 48% of the handlers are KUSA members. This number has grown from only 40% of handlers being KUSA members during the first few months of Trick Dog starting.
Noted.
5.22 FCI
5.22.1 Communication sent to Fedco Members:
20.04.2023 FCI General Committee Budapest, March 21-22, 2023 - Main Decisions.
20.04.2023 Minutes of the meeting of the FCI Rally Obedience Commission 25 and 26.03 2023.
20.04.2023 FCI Commission- Rescue dogs: Meeting Invitation and Agenda Craiova 04.06.2023.
20.04.2023 Specifications for the Organization of the FCI-IGP World Championship for Utility Dogs & Specifications for the Organization of the FCI World Championship & FCI European Championship for Tracking dogs.
24.04.2023 Regulations for the Agility European open (EO) & the Junior open Agility World Championship (JO AWC).
24.04.2023 FCI Commission – Shows & Show Judges: Meeting Program – 2023 Annual meeting 29-30.07 2023 Lima (PE).
25.04.2023 FCI General Assembly 2023 – Geneva – (CH) – 21 &22.08.2023 NCO Delegates Registration Packages – First deadline: Preferred rate before 30.04.2023.
02.05.2023 Main Decisions of the FCI Extraordinary General Assembly (Brussels, April 3, 2023).
04.05.2023 The FCI Americas and Caribbean Section has a new President.
04.05.2023 FCI BOAS Seminar & Functional Grading Workshop, 20-21.06.2023.
11.05.2023 Regulations of the FCI European Cup for Hounds.
11.05.2023 Amended Regulations for FCI Dog Shows.
11.05.2023 Specifications for the organization of the Mondioring World Championship.
6. BREED COUNCILS/LIAISON COUNCILS.
6.1 Nil.
7. PROVINCIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS
PM appealed to the members of Exco to provide the KUSA Office with a schedule of Provincial Council meeting dates for the balance of this year.
PM also requested that Provincial Council Secretaries be reminded that Minutes of Provincial Council meetings are to be submitted to the KUSA Office within 30 days of the date of the meeting.
Noted.
7.1 DISTRICTS OF GAUTENG & SURROUNDS PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.2 KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.3 NORTHERN AREAS PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.4 WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.4.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the WCPC Ordinary Meeting held 20.03.2023 via Zoom
Circulated 15.05.2023.
Noted.
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 14 new Members and 20 lapsed Members elected.
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Applications for Club Affiliation/Notification of Closure
9.1.1 Notification of Club Closure
Natal Coast Kennel Club held their AGM on 15.02.2023 where it was agreed to close the Club. It was further agreed that remaining finances were to be donated to the Highway Kennel Club.
However, the office noted some apparent irregularities in the financial statements for financial years ending 2021 and 2022. These have been discussed with KZN Provincial Council Chairman Michael Vorster who has agreed to investigate further.
MH to liaise with KZN Provincial Council Chairman – Mr M Vorster and report back at the next Exco meeting. See attached response from the Club.
Carried forward from previous agenda.
Natal Coast Kennel Club have submitted revised financials for 2021 and 2022. (See attached)
The revised Financials submitted did not meet requirements.
Carried forward to next meeting.
9.1.2 Bearded Collie Club of Gauteng will be hosting their AGM on 28.05.2023 and have included an item to dissolve the Club. (See attached)
MA reported that the reason for the decision to dissolve the club was due to lack of support at KUSA Events. BJ proposed that MA suggest that the Club be changed to a Herding Club. MA to propose this suggestion at the next AGM and report back on the final decision.
9.1.3 Club Affiliation
Objection to new Club - Working Weimaraner Club
The KUSA Office received notification of a possible new Club forming on 28.03.2023. The Club provided details of their new Committee and a Letter of Support and requested a Constitution be drafted for them. The Club had consulted with DOGSPC regarding the process to form a Club and had also been in touch with the Field Trial Liaison Council.
Subsequently, objections were received from The Weimaraner Klub on 20.04.2023 and 10.05.2023. (See attached)
CPA to draft a letter offering that BJ act as intermediary to mediate between the two parties .
Carried forward to next meeting.
9.1.4 Club Disaffiliations
Central Field Trial Club
The KUSA Office received a letter from the Central Field Trial Club on 14.04.2023 stating their intention to disaffiliate with immediate effect. No reason was given, and no response has been received to an email enquiring why. (See attached )
Noted. CP to request NdP follows up on the reasons for the decision to disaffiliate.
9.2. Constitutions
Cape Terrier Club
The Club adopted the new generation Constitution at their AGM held 29.04.2023. (See attached).
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.
9.3.1 German Shepherd Dog : Dam – Von Gunmar Rogue – Reg. No. ZA009136B18 – DoB 18.07.2017.
Litter of two (2) puppies – DoB 25.02.2022.
Breeder – Mrs S Louwies.
Sire: ZA005750B18 – Maverick Vom Haus Harrock
Litters whelped: 07.03.2020 – 11.06.2021.
Affidavit and DNA parentage verification received.
Approved subject to the receipt of DNA typing certificate/DNA parentage verification certificates which meet standard compliancy requirements.
9.3.2 German Shepherd Dog: Dam – Hausbende Usky – Reg. No. ZA004322B17 – DoB 25.12.2016.
Litter of one (1) puppy – DoB 08.04.2021.
Breeder – Mr RS Prins – Member No 1032828.
Sire: ZA011561B19 – Patron von Taja of Rudaric
Litters whelped: 07.04.2018 – 28.02.2019 – 01.02.2020 – 18.02.2022.
Approved subject to the receipt of DNA typing certificate/DNA parentage verification certificate which meet standard compliancy requirements.
9.3.3 Belgian Shepherd (Malinois ): Dam – Kansanshi Astro of Chenweill – Reg. No. ZA021113B13 – DoB 16.07.2012.
Litter of four (4) puppies – DoB 05.10.2019.
Sire: ZA011931B16 – Von Kluggenheim Cyrus of Chenweill
Litters whelped: First litter
Breeder – Mr TH Loubser.
Approved subject to the receipt of the Affidavit/rectified DNA typing certificate/DNA parentage verification certificate and fees paid in full.
Belgian Shepherd (Malinois ): Dam – Chenweill Beura – Reg. No. ZA015165B12 – DoB 14.06.2012.
Litter of seven (7) puppies – DoB 14.10.2019.
Sire: ZA010454B18 – Chenweill Aska
Litters whelped: 28.04.2016 – 27.02.2017 – 29.08.2017.
Breeder – Mr TH Loubser.
Approved subject to the receipt of the Affidavit/rectified DNA typing certificate/DNA parentage verification certificate and fees paid in full.
9.3.4 Retriever (Golden):Dam – Zheena – Reg. No. ZA007212B17 – DoB 15.07.2016.
Litter of one (1) puppy – DoB 19.04.2021.
Breeder – Mrs L Kok.
Sire: ZA030824B13 – Kingsdale Zeus
Litters whelped: 03.09.2017 – 20.09.2020.
Affidavit and DNA parentage verification received.
Approved subject to the receipt of DNA typing certificate/DNA parentage verification certificate which meet standard compliancy requirements.
9.4 Schedule 2 Reg. 4.10 – Dispensation for Registration of an Extraordinary Nature
9.4.1 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.
Rottweiler: Dam – Vom Eisenwach Freia – Reg. No.ZA011936B18 – DoB 24.08.2018
Sire: ZA002379B20 – Vom Eisenwacht Zorro – DOB 20.10.2019.
Breeder: Mr P van der Poel.
Litter whelped 09.07.2022, three (3) puppies in the litter.
Date Application was submitted: 15.09.2022.
Date the litter was registered: 16.09.2022.
The Breeder submitted the registration application on which only one (1) puppy was recorded. Request to register two additional puppies to the one pup litter already registered.
Not approved. DNA comparison to the registered litter mate to be done to confirm parentage. Fees set at puppies older than 12 months including Rottweiler levy.
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.
French Bulldog : Dam – Heartofsteel Princess Hanna – Reg. No. ZA004137B22 – DoB 28.01.2022.
Litter of six (6) puppies.
Litter whelped: 02.01.2023.
Breeder – Mrs LM Meyer.
Approved.
9.7.2 Regulation 12.3 – Third litter whelped within 18 months
Australian Cattle Dog:Dam– Gerca Red Rosella of Himli – Reg. No.ZA003092B19 – DoB 16.10.2018.
Litters whelped: 01.03.2021 – 15.12.2021 – 04.10.2022 – 20.04.2023.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Rottweiler:Dam– Von Wesselheim Nala – Reg. No. ZA006169B19 – DoB 02.03.2019.
Litter of three (3) puppies.
Litters whelped: 25.05.2021 – 25.02.2022 – 21.09.2022.
Breeder – Mr DPW Pienaar.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Dachshund Miniature Long-haired : Dam– Santitia Amorey – Reg. No. ZA001502B19 – DoB 12.10.2018.
Litter of one (1) puppy
Litters whelped: 24.12.2019 – 04.07.2020 – 30.10.2021 – 09.05.2022 – 10.11.2022.
Breeder – Dr S Nieuwoudt.
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
French Bulldog:Dam– Barmeloo Tiffany of Mienybelzie – Reg. No.ZA009156B17 – DoB 11.09.2016.
Litter of two (2) puppies.
Litters whelped: 16.04.2018 – 20.12.2018 – 09.09.2019 – 25.05.2020 – 18.08.2021 – 05.12.2022.
Breeder – Mrs IF Fernandes.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 6th Litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Poodle (Toy):Dam– Nyanja Ana Amari – Reg. No.ZA001581B17 – DoB 02.06.2016.
Litter of three (3) puppies.
Litters whelped: 29.06.2018 – 21.01.2019 – 14.08.2019 – 24.03.2020 – 20.10.2020 – 28.12.2021 – 05.02.2023.
Breeder – Miss A Alberts.
Reluctantly approved with one objection. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 7th Litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Dachshund Miniature Long-haired:Dam– Santitia Quartilla – Reg. No.ZA015309B16 – DoB 25.07.2016.
Litter of four (4) puppies.
Litters whelped: 14.10.2017 – 01.06.2018 – 12.01.2019 – 31.08.2019 – 07.09.2020 – 05.12.2022.
Breeder – Dr S Nieuwoudt.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 6th Litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
French Bulldog:Dam– Rosalie Janoel of Achlinve – Reg. No.ZA001041C17 – DoB 02.01.2015.
Litter of two (2) puppies.
Litters whelped: 08.07.2016 – 18.12.2016 – 18.12.2017 – 08.05.2019 – 24.11.2020 – 05.12.2022.
Breeder – Mrs R du Plessis.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 6th Litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Retriever (Labrador):Dam– Achante Charlise Lindor of Burenwag – Reg. No.ZA005065B16 – DoB 18.12.2015.
Litter of three (3) puppies.
Litters whelped: 18.12.2017 – 07.03.2019 – 25.09.2019 – 17.04.2020 – 14.05.2021 – 21.01.2023.
Breeder – Mrs C Giles.
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
10.1 Wrong dog taken into ring.
The Office was informed of an incident that took place at the Eastern Districts Kennel Club Championship Show (Show 2) on Sunday 30.04.2023 in respect of the judging of the Utility Veteran Group.
An exhibit (Catalogue 223) was awarded RBOB and Best Veteran in Breed. When the Utility Group Veteran Class was judged, the Handler took the incorrect dog into the ring but displayed the correct catalogue number. The ‘incorrect’ dog was awarded Best Veteran in Group. Upon noticing the error (it is not clear how the error was discovered), the Class was rejudged with the actual exhibit in the ring. Best Veteran in Group was then awarded to the replacement dog. Only one placing was made.
The process that was followed has been queried by a fellow exhibitor as to whether or notthe Class can be rejudged and if should there be any penalty for the Handler taking the incorrect dog into the ring for Judging? (See attached). Schedule 03 is silent on this matter.
After discussion it was agreed that the awards are to remain in place as this was a bona fide error.
Schedule 3 Regulations are silent on what procedure to follow in such an instance. Exco to review the Regulations and submit a proposal for consideration at the Fedco 12-2023 meeting if deemed necessary.
10.2 MH provided some feedback on the use KUSA logo on Scam sites. MH to forward a letter to PM for possible posting on the KUSA website.
10.3 CPA advised that she was contacted by Fourpaws who are wanting to take action against a scam site called Doggieshome who are using the Fourpaws and KUSA logo and wanted to know whether KUSA would consider taking joint action.
CPA to ask Fourpaws to forward their proposal for Exco to consider.
11.DATE OF NEXT MEETING
20 June 2023.
There being no further business, the Meeting closed at 14h43 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.