2023-12 Exco Minutes - Published 2024-01-24
THE KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF KUSA HELD AT 13H00 ON TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER 2023 VIA MS TEAMS
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), Mrs GB Rossi (GR).
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 ).
The following deaths were noted with sadness:
Mr P Burmeister (WC)
2. MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 21.11.2023 were formally adopted.
3. ANY MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
3.1K9 Sport Specialist GSD Club (under Mpumalanga GSD Club licence) – 25.06.2023
The above Club held a Non-Championship IGP Trial on 25 June. The office noted a Judge change to the online portal on the day of the show by the Club. No documentation was submitted, no reason for the change, nor a new Judge’s contract was received. All pre-show documentation listed Christine Kneidinger as the judge, and she was approved. On receiving the Show Returns, the Judge was confirmed as Mr John Swartz.
Carried forward from previous agenda.
No response from the club regarding the change
Reports required from Christine Kneidinger as the contracted judge and John Swartz as the stand in Judge.
Letter of reprimand issued.
No response received.
Letter to be sent to the Club Committee requesting a response.
Carry forward to the next meeting.
3.2 Cape Town Kennel Club – 15.10.2023
The above Club reported that there were some irregularities ringside during the Jack Russell Terrier judging. An exhibitor swopped her dogs’ classes, and the dogs won awards.
Carried forward from previous agenda.
Steward’s report attached as requested by Exco.
Letter to be sent to the Exhibitor and Ring Steward detailing the procedure that should have been followed.
Exco to draft a proposed new Regulation to govern such incidents for tabling at Fedco 06-2024.
Carry forward to next meeting.
3.3 Breede Rivier Vallei Kennel Club – 14.10.2023
A Judge for the above Club (Jill Peak, UK) was unable to judge some of her contracted classes (Junior Showmanship & Best Junior in Show). Two local judges stepped in – Ms Joy McFarlane (Best Junior in Show) & Mrs Jetty Botes-Erasmus (Junior Showmanship). Both had dogs in their registered ownership entered in the show and were awarded the following:
McFarlane
FLEETWIND THUNDERSTRUCK - Dog CC, Best of Breed, Best Veteran, Best Veteran in Group, Reserve Veteran in Show
FLEETWIND IMAGINE DRAGONS – Reserve Dog CC, Reserve Best of Breed, Best SA Bred, Best SA Bred in Group, Best SA Bred in Show
HASHAYAR AL ZAHRA AT FLEETWIND – Best Puppy, 4 th Puppy in Group
Botes-Erasmus
VON EDBERG KNIGHT IN BLACK SATIN AT CARMARDEW – Dog CC
VON EDBERG BLACK MAGIC WOMAN AT CARMARDEW - Bitch CC, Best Puppy, 3 rd Puppy in Group
CARMARDEW A KIND OF MAGIC AT VON EDBERG – Best of Breed
Email from Joy McFarlane attached, as well as a statement from the Judge, Jill Peak, and the marked catalogue.
Schedule 03 Regulation 31 states:
Objections to Dogs & Disqualifications.
31.3 The grounds of objection made to a dog and immediate disqualification of such dog in terms of this
Regulation shall be any one or more of the following:
31.3.14 that it has been entered and/or exhibited at a Show when it is registered or recorded as owned by an officiating Judge within a period of four (4) months prior to the Show, when said officiating Judge is scheduled to judge any Class or Competition to which the dog may gain admission through its entry, except in the case of a dog owned by the officiating Judge appointed in an emergency, in which case the disqualification of the dog will be automatic without any liability incurred by the emergency appointed Judge.
Minutes of Exco 11-2023 state:
Dogs were exhibited at a Show when in the registered ownership of an officiating Judge thus as per the aforementioned Regulation, the dogs are automatically disqualified, and awards won on the day withdrawn.
The KUSA Office received a letter from the Chairman of the Club requesting that Exco review the decision taken at the Exco 11-2023 meeting.
Letter attached together with emails received from the two Judges.
Note: Regrettably, the applicable Regulations Schedule 03 Regulation 7.10.1; 7.10.2 and 7.15 were
inadvertently omitted from the previous meeting’s agenda and minute, giving the incorrect impression that the sanction applied was applied in accordance with Schedule 03 Regulations 31 instead of Schedule 03 Regulation 7. Entry for Exhibition which states:
7.10.1 A Judge may not enter a dog registered in his ownership in the same discipline on the same day at the same venue as he is officiating, save and except for Working Disciplines held under the licence of a different Club. Automatic disqualification of the dog(s) will apply and the Judge will be liable for disciplinary action under Schedule 1.
7.10.2A Judge may not handle a dog in any discipline, save and except for Working Disciplines held under the licence of a different Club on the same day at the same venue, as he/she is officiating. Automatic disqualification of the dog(s) will apply and the Judge will be liable for disciplinary action under Schedule 1
7 .15 Any dog which has been exhibited contrary to these Regulations shall be liable to disqualification and cancellation of any awards gained, whether or not an objection has been lodged under Regulation 31.
The matter was reviewed under the appropriate Regulations governing such incidents i.e. Schedule 03 Regulation 7.10.1, in which it is unambiguously stated and constitutionally prescribed that automatic disqualification shall apply.
4. KUSA OFFICE
4.1 Office Report
Report attached to agenda.
After discussion the Office Report was approved.
4.2 Finance
Reports for November 2023 attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Financial Reports for November 2023 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 – Nil.
5.2.2 Dispensation Request
5.2.2. 1 Hochland Dog Club
Hochland Dog Club have requested dispensation for their Championship Show scheduled for July 2024 in respect of deadline dates for the submission of application documents. Their motivation includes a limited number of Committee members being available. A decision will be made as to whether or not to hold the Show at their AGM which is scheduled for January 2024. (see attached).
Carry forward to the next meeting pending decision from Fedco via round robin.
5.2.2.2 National Agility Sub-Committee (NAgSC)
The NAgSC request the extension of the trial special Licences be granted to the Provincial Agility Sub-Committees to include a total of 8 additional special Licences for EC, to be used in East London as per the attached motivation. The NAgSC confirmed their support for this request:
We, the NAgSC, would like to request a special dispensation from KUSA for East London Agility to hold their SA Agility Championship Trial and National Agility League rounds separate from the Eastern Cape Agility Sub-Committee due to the substantial distances to travel. Currently East London only has two Working Discipline Clubs for show licences, as the three Breed Clubs are currently not in good standing with KUSA, which seriously limits the number of shows that can be held.
We request that eight (8) Agility League Licences, which may only be used for the completion of any non-income generating rounds of the KUSA NAL and the KUSA SAAC Trials (as per Schedule 5(L) Appendix D & F), be issued for 2024. Any licence fees to be paid for are as per the KUSA requirements.
Approved on trial basis for 2024. Decision to be reviewed at end of year.
5.2.3 OTHER CLUB / SHOW MATTERS
5.2.3.1 Entry in contravention of the Regulations in Schedule 03
The KUSA Office received an application for Champion status for Zabush Rafferty Lancelot (ZA002534B22). The dog is co-owned. At the time of application, the membership of one of the Registered Owners had lapsed but has since been renewed. However, the CCs submitted in support of the Champion application were all in the name of only one Registered Owner,not both. The Registered Owners are Mr P Santilhano (Membership No. 163397) and Mrs J Santilhano (Membership No. 1007547). The Office would like to know how to proceed regarding the administrative error made on the Entry Forms .
Letter of reprimand and R500 fine to be imposed for the administrative errors made on the Official Show Entry Form.
5.2.4.1 KUSA Classic 2024
Week 18 – Gauteng (NAPC bumper weekend)
01 May – KUSA National Dog Dancing
01 May – KUSA Championship Show Dog Dancing
Week 22 – Shongweni, Durban, KZN
Thurs 30 May – FCI CACIB International Show
Fri 31 May – KUSA Winners Show
Fri 31 May – KUSA National Disciplines (Dog Jumping, Agility, Obedience, Carting, Rally Dog, Flyball)
Sat 01 June – KUSA National Breed event
Sat 01 June – FCI CACIAG International Agility event
Sat-Sun 01-02 June – KUSA National Handler Competition
Sun 02 June – KUSA Championship Show (Breed, Dog Jumping, Agility, Carting, Rally Dog, Flyball, Obedience)
FCI A2O event - TBC
Week 22 – Kraaifontein, Western Cape
Fri 31 May to Sunday 02 June – IGP Meisterschaft
Week 38 – Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
21-22 September – KUSA National Tracking Trial Event & KUSA Classic Championship Show
Noted. BJ requested that an updated budget be submitted asap. MH to follow up and revert to Exco.
5.2.5 KUSA Classic 2025
Week 22 – Cape Town – application documentation and budget breakdown awaited.
BJ requested that initial budget proposal be submitted by February 2024 .
5.2.6. Schedule 03 Reg. 14 & Reg. 19.8 – Exclusion of Dogs
5.2.6.1 Temporary Exclusion Order – Border Collie – Eurofire Amazing Heart – Reg No ZA006923B22
Report received of an incident which took place at the Witwatersrand Corgi Club Tramordwy Non-Championship Show held on 26.02.2023, where it was reported that the above-mentioned dog behaved aggressively by attacking the Ring Steward.
As instructed by the Chairman of Exco, a TEO was issued 06.03.2023
TEO confirmed by Exco.
Owner returned signed Indemnity Form 27.03.2023.
The Owner has submitted a letter from Birch Acres Dog Training Club regarding the successful completion of a training/socialising course in partial fulfilment of the stipulated steps to have the TEO lifted.
This dog attempted to gain its CGC at Goldfields Kennel Club Championship Show on 19.09.2023, but a further incident reportedly took place (see attached).
The dog was awarded its Canine Good Citizen Bronze on 19.11.2023. The dog has met the requirements for Exco to consider lifting the TEO.
TEO to be lifted.
5.2.6.2 Temporary Exclusion Order – Miniature Schnauzer – Francesca's White King Watson-B – Reg No. ZA001076C23
It was reported that the abovementioned dog may have acted aggressively at the Free State Kennel Club Championship Show held on 29.10.2023, where it reportedly snapped at the Judge. The Office is waiting for the remainder of the statements.
Exco recommended that a CGC be completed by the dog.
Carried forward from previous meeting.
Affidavit from Ring Steward attached.
Noted. No TEO to be issued.
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 passed exams/ assessments:
Prof M Nicolau (GAU)– Working Group
Mrs J Bednarek (GAU) – Herding Group
Mr G Schultz (GAU) – Gundog Group
Ms V Nicolau (GAU) – Hound Group
Ms M Tregoning (GAU) – Hound Group
Ms M Halmi (WC)– Utility Group *
Mrs L Olivier(WC) – Utility Group
Mr O Damon (WC) – Breed Specialisation - Rottweiler
Mrs S le Roux (EC) - Schedule 03 & 09(B)
Mrs P Dold (KZN) - Schedule 03 & 09(B)
Mr M Berry*(GAU) - Schedule 03 & 09(B)
Mr F van der Walt (MPL) -Schedule 03 & 09(B)
Ms S Blum (NAM) - Schedule 03 & 09(B)
Mr V Barends* (WC) - Schedule 03 & 09(B)
Ms J Bonthuys (WC) - Schedule 03 & 09(B)
* distinction
Notedwith congratulations..
5.4.3 The following Judges became licensed:
Mrs L Beckman (GAU) – Working Group
Ms G Brits (GAU) – Herding Group
Mrs M le Roux-Cloete (WC) – Terrier Group
Noted with congratulations.
5.5 HANDLERS
Nil.
5.6 OBEDIENCE
Nil.
5.7 WORKING TRIALS (CLASSIC) & WORKING UTILITY DOG (WUD)
Nil.
5.8 FIELD TRIAL
Nil.
5.9 FCI-IGP
As directed by Fedco at Fedco 06-2023, new Bylaws for the National IGP Sub-Committee have been
drafted. Request received to make provision for a Vice-Chairman.
Awaiting feedback from G Robinson.
Noted.
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 CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
Nil.
5.23 FCI
5.23.1 Communication sent to Fedco Members:
21.11.2023 FCI Commission – Shows and Show Judges: Minutes of the Joint meeting held 30.07.2023 in Lima (PE).
21.11.2023 FCI Commission – Rally Obedience: Minutes of the Skype meeting held 12.10.2023.
28.11.2023 FCI General Committee – Main Decisions.
28.11.2023 Bulgarian affiliation with the FCI.
07.12.2023 FCI Breeding Commission: Minutes of the meeting held 22.07.2023
07.12.2023 Amended Regulations for FCI Dog Shows (ART. 4)
07.12.2023 Amended Complementary Rules for the Travel Expenses of the Judges
07.12.2023 FCI Guidelines for the Examination (ON FLOOR │RAMP│TABLE) of FCI Recognised Breeds.
07.12.2023 2024 FCI Dog Dancing European Open Championship 01-04.08.2024
6. BREED COUNCILS/LIAISON COUNCILS.
6.1 Nil.
7. PROVINCIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS
7.1 DISTRICTS OF GAUTENG & SURROUNDS PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.1.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the DOGSPC Ordinary Meeting held 21.11.2023 via Zoom.
Circulated 27.11.2023.
Quorum present.
Noted.
7.2 KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.2.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the KZNPC AGM held 28.09.2023.
Circulated 23.11.2023.
Quorum present.
Noted.
7.3 NORTHERN AREAS PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.3.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the NAPC AGM held 09.11.2023 via Zoom.
Circulated 27.11.2023.
Quorum present.
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 11 n ew Members and 15 lapsed Members elected.
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
9.1.Applications for Club Affiliation/Notification of Closure – Nil.
9.2. Club Constitutions
The Golden Retriever Club of KZN
The Club adopted the new Constitution by Annual General Meeting held on 14.10.2023. (See attached).
Noted.
Birch Acres Dog Training Club
The Club adopted the new Constitution by Annual General Meeting held on 25.11.2023. (See attached).
Noted.
9.3Schedule 02 Reg. 4.6 & 4.7 Dispensation for Registration of a litter after 12 months of the date of birth of the litter.- Nil
9.4Schedule 02 Reg. 4.10 – Dispensation for Registration of an Extraordinary Nature
9.4.1 Request for Dispensation to register the breeding of Collie (Rough) to Collie (Smooth)
Mrs Shantell Smith
Dam: Lizale Dizzy Miss Lizzy Reg No: ZA01427B21
Mrs Smith is requesting pre-approval for a planned mating around March 2024 between her Rough Collie and a Smooth Collie from imported stock.
Carried forward from previous agenda.
Additional documents attached as requested by Exco.
KUSA membership joined 15.03.2022, 1 bitch registered 16.03.2022
Dog showing – 1 year.
There were no extenuating circumstances presented to warrant such a mating. Not approved. Request rejected.
9.5 Schedule 02 Reg. 9 Amendments to Register
9.5.1 Request for amendment to Register – Incorrect dam
Pomeranian:. Litter of two (2) puppies
Dam: Xantah Little Lulu of Lamininsa Reg No ZA006073B23. Sire:CH Xantah Big Shot Reg No: ZA011314B19. Registration date: 02.10.2023.
Breeder erroneously registered one of the puppies in the litter under the wrong Dam.
Puppy No 2: Lamininsa Radler Raviro Reg No ZA009348B23 was registered as being out of Dam: Vergenoeg Saskia of Lamininsa Reg No: ZA005482B20
Request received to register the puppy in question under the correct dam.
Breeder: Mrs Y Kruger.
Approved.
9.6 Schedule 03 Regulations 38.3.2 and 38.4 Veterinary Certificates –Nil.
9.7 Schedule 02 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.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Dam – Mila Ruby – Reg. No. ZA003393B23 – DoB 23.01.2023.
Litter of six (6) puppies.
Litter whelped: 16.11.2023.
Breeder – Mr DJ Jacobs.
Approved with proviso, the Dam is not bred with for a 12-month period.
9.7.2 Regulation 12.3 – Third litter whelped within 18 months
Staffordshire Bull Terrier : Dam – Stapphire Yelia Firstmist – Reg. No. ZA011864B20 – DoB 15.09.2020.
Litter of four (4) puppies.
Litters whelped: 23.05.2022 - 30.12.2022 – 07.11.2023.
Breeder – Mrs DG Jackson.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
9.7.3 Regulation 12.4 Litters whelped more than 5 litters.
Beagle: Dam – Aheb Liebelieskas – Reg. No.ZA007421B17– DoB 13.01.2017.
Litters whelped: 08.03.2018 – 03.07.2019 – 08.04.2020 – 27.12.2020 – 23.11.2022 – 31.08.2023.
Request permission to register 6 th litter.
Breeder – Mrs EM Maree.
Approval was granted on condition that the Breeder understands and accepts, that should she ignore any other warnings or restrictions placed on any other Dams in her registered ownership, as was done in the case with Aheb Liebelieskas, the Executive Committee will automatically reject second dispensation requests where a first warning has been issued.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted for this Dam.
Letter: 6th Litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Pre-approval Requests:
German Shorthaired Pointer: Dam – Ambelagi Alexia – Reg. No.ZA013281B16– DoB 10.07.2016.
Litters whelped: 04.08.2018 – 11.04.2019 – 06.12.2019 – 02.09.2021 – 21.04.2022 – TBC.
Request permission to register 6 th litter.
Mrs Euvrard is appealing the decision made at Exco 11-2023 and has attached a Vet report in support of her appeal as well as an amended Affidavit.
Breeder – Mrs K Euvrard.
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Letter: 6 th 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 GR reported back on the “Meet the Breed Expo” held in P.E., which was well supported.
11.DATE OF NEXT MEETING
23 January 2024.
The Chairman thanked Councillors and Staff for their hard work and wished everyone a Happy Christmas.
As there being no further business, the Meeting closed at 14h13 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.