2024-05 Exco Minutes - Published 2024-06-20
THE KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF KUSA HELD AT 13H00 ON TUESDAY 21 MAY 2024 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 (GBR).
Staff in Attendance: Mrs P Midgley (PM) (General Manager), Mr BG Robinson (GR) (KUSA Secretary), 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: Nil
The following deaths were noted with sadness:
Mr S du Preez (EC)
Mr AWH Boessenkool (GAU)
2. MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 16.04.2024 were formally adopted.
3. ANY MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
3.1 Exco Imposed Fines
Exco 04.2024 – Item 5.2.3.2 (Entry in contravention of the Regulations in Schedule 03) – Member 67710 - Invoiced on 23/04/2024. Exco imposed fine paid on 24.04.2024.
Noted.
4. KUSA OFFICE
4.1 Office Report
Report attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Office Report was approved.
4.2 Finance
Reports for April 2024 attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Financial Reports for April 2024 were approved.
4.3 Litter Statistics
Nil.
4.4 General Statistics
Nil.
5. SUB-COMMITTEES
5.1 DISCIPLINARY SUB-COMMITTEE
5.1.1 Untamed Animal Health complaint
The KUSA Office was first contacted by Untamed Animal Health on 26.10.2023 alert KUSA to an alleged breach of its an agreement with Miss Christine Kneidinger, acting on behalf of Rotek GSD Club of Northern Areas (Rotek GSD). Since this matter has not been resolved, is hereby brought to the attention of Exco at the request of the Exco Chairman. His motivation is for Exco to consider whether or not the Acting KUSA Secretary should be requested to institute disciplinary proceedings against Miss Kneidinger and/or Rotek GSD in terms of Schedule 01.
After discussion, it was decided that CPA was to liaise with GR, BJ and PM regarding the steps to follow.
A letter to be drafted by Exco and sent to Miss Kneidinger advising that Licences would be withheld should the matter not be resolved.
Letter received from Rotek GSD Club of Northern Areas (see attached) and a follow up letter received from Untamed Animal Health (see attached).
After discussion it was suggested that BJ consult with KUSA’s Legal Adviser requesting guidance on the matter.
Carry forward to the next meeting.
5.2 SHOWS
5.2.1 Applications for second Championship Show
5.2.1.1 Liesbeek Kennel Club 28.02.2025
The above Club would like to apply for a Second Championship Show to be added to their current weekend in order to create a Cluster from 2025. Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.2 Application for FCI A2O Shows
Nil.
5.2.3 OTHER CLUB / SHOW MATTERS
5.2.3.1 Entry in contravention of the Regulations in Schedule 03:
7.2 In order to constitute a valid entry, the Registered Owner(s) or Authorised Agent of the dog shall submit a separate entry form for every dog entered by them, which shall be signed by the Registered Owner(s) or his/their Authorised Agent or, in the case of an online electronic entry, by insertion of full name and surname, and shall be accompanied by the correct and appropriate fees within the time limitation for the closing of entries.
7.2.1 In the case of a co-ownership, the full name of all the Registered Owner(s) must be stated and in the case of a dog being owned by a Limited Company, the Directors of the Company will jointly be considered as the Registered Owners of the dog for purposes of Show Entry.
The KUSA Office received an application for Champion title for a Beagle . The dog is registered in joint ownership, but was entered in two of the shows in the name of one owner only, where the relevant Challenge Certificates were won.
The owners apologised for the error and advised that a problem was experienced with the ShowAssist online entry platform, which they will have corrected.
It was decided that a R500 fine be imposed for the administrative error s on the Official Show Entry Form.
5.2.3.2 KUSA Classic 2024
Week 22 – Shongweni, Durban, KZN
Thurs 30 May – FCI CACIB International Show
Thurs 30 May - FCI CACIAG International Agility event
Fri 31 May – KUSA Championship A2O Show – Breed & Dogsport
Sat 01 June – KUSA National events – Breed & Dogsport
Sun 02 June – KUSA Winners Show – Breed only
Week 22 – Kraaifontein, Western Cape
Fri 31 May to Sunday 02 June – IGP Meisterschaft
Week 25 – Gauteng
22 June – KUSA National Working Trials & Working Utility Dog
22-23 June – KUSA Championship Show Working Trials
Week 38 – Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
21-22 September – KUSA National Tracking Trial Event & KUSA Classic Championship Show
Report from the Show Manager
KUSA Classic KZN 2024 Organising Committee Report for May received and attached.
The Chairman extended his best wishes for the hosting of a successful event.
Noted.
5.2.4 KUSA Classic 2025 – Cape Town.
Nothing further to report. Securing final quotations for the proposed venue.
5.2.5 KUSA Classic 2026 hosted by NAPC in Gauteng
Work in progress.
5.2.6 Schedule 03 Reg. 14 & Reg. 19.8 – Exclusion of Dogs
5.2.6.1 Temporary Exclusion Order – Incident at Junior Kennel Club of Gauteng 24.03.2024
It was reported that a Great Dane had acted aggressively towards the Judge. Final documents still being awaited (see attached).
Carried forward from the previous meeting.
Nothing received from the Club.
No TEO to be issued.
5.2.6.2 Temporary Exclusion Order – Rhodesian Ridgeback – Eskhaleni Gem of Mnumbumba – Reg No. ZA005860B22
The Office received notice of an alleged incident of aggression that occurred at Hottentots Holland Kennel Club Non-championship Show on 04.06.2023, where the dog bit the Judge. The Club has submitted a copy of the Incident Report Form (Annex A) and a statement from the Judge (incorrect format) and Ring Steward (correct format). The Judge’s statement has since been submitted in the correct format (see attached). A statement has been received from the Owner (see attached).
Preliminary TEO issued 27.06.2023.
It was unanimously agreed to lift the TEO against this dog via a round robin circulated on 23.04.2024.
For ratification.
Ratified−TEO lifted
5.2.6.3 Temporary Exclusion Order – German Shepherd Dog – Egan Vikar – Reg No. ZA001160C19
It was reported that the abovementioned dog had acted aggressively at the Rotek GSD Club of Northern Areas (Meisterschaft) held on 3-6.08.2023, where it reportedly attacked another dog (see attached and refer Item 5.2.6.4).
Preliminary TEO issued 28.08.2023.
It was unanimously agreed to lift the TEO against this dog via a round robin circulated on 22.04.2024.
For ratification.
Ratified−TEO lifted
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 become inactive/retired/deceased:
Mr F Yeatman (KZN) – FT (Retired)
Noted.
5.4.2 The following Judges have passed exams/ assessments:
Mr S van Vliet (EC) – TT1
Mrs M Fourie (EC) – TT1
Mrs L Venter (GAU) – Shooting Ratings A Panel
Notedwith congratulations.
5.4.3 The following Judges have become licensed:
Mrs LB Henze (WC) – Dog Jumping
Mrs S van Schalkwyk (GAU) – Dog Dancing, HTM & MF
Mr B Kelly (GAU) – Hounds
Notedwith congratulations.
5.5 HANDLERS
Nil.
5.6 OBEDIENCE
5.6.1 Nil.
5.7 WORKING TRIALS (CLASSIC) & WORKING UTILITY DOG (WUD)
Nil.
5.8 FIELD TRIAL
5.8.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the Field Trial Liaison Council Meeting held 09.04.2024 via MS Teams.
Circulated 07.05.2024.
Noted.
5.9 FCI-IGP
Nil.
5.10 DOG JUMPING
Nil.
5.11 CARTING
5.11.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the National Carting SC AGM held 21.03.2024 via WhatsApp.
Circulated 23.04.2024.
Noted.
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
CGC continues to run well with a total of 472 successful results having been received to date for 2023. Clubs are encouraged to submit all outstanding results.
A suggestion has been made for KUSA to consider adopting a CGC Platinum test, with initial thoughts being a dog achieving three CGC Gold certifications, but each in a different location, e.g. one at a training Club, one at a showground environment and one at a public space such as an expo. While there are merits to this suggestion, there is a more pressing need to design and run a training course for Evaluators.
CPA to draft a proposal. Carried forward from the previous meeting.
CPA has drafted a proposal and has forwarded it to the KUSA Legal Adviser for feedback.
Carried forward from previous meeting.
CPA is awaiting feedback from KUSA’s Legal Adviser.
Carried forward from the previous meeting.
CPA outlined the main points of the discussion between herself and KUSA’s Legal Adviser (see attached) and presented a draft Companion Event management document for Exco’s consideration (see attached).
After discussion it was agreed to appoint a Permanent Sub-Committee to deal with the training of CGC Evaluators. The Sub-Committee is to comprise a KUSA Staff Member and a representative from each Provincial Council. CPA was appointed as the KUSA Staff Member to serve on the Sub-Committee. Exco to request that Fedco pass a Resolution to empower the Sub-Committee to host training events and courses in the interim period whilst Schedule 11 Regulations are put in place to govern the training of CGC Evaluators. The Sub-Committee must provide progress reports to Exco on a regular basis.
Carry forward to the next meeting as new item 5.22.1 CGC Sub-Committee.
5.23 FCI
5.23.1 Communication sent to Fedco Members:
17.04.2024 Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability.
17.04.2024 FCI Rescue Dog Commission: Minutes of the meeting held 24.02.2024 Klaster vod Znievom (Slovakia).
18.04.2024 World Obedience Championship 2024 – deadline reminder.
18.04.2024 Decisions of the FCI General Committee - Thuin,19-20.03.2024.
18.04.2024 FCI Regulations for Show Judges.
22.04.2024 Clarification on acceptable FCI Breed Standard colours for French Bulldogs
22.04.2024 World Championship Obedience – Information letter.
22.04.2024 Specifications for the organization of the FCI Traditional Style Herding European Championships.
23.04.2024 Regulations for the Agility European Open (EO) & the Junior Open Agility World Championship (JO AWC).
23.04.2024 FCI Utility Dogs Commission: Minutes of the Meeting held 09 – 10.03.2024 Zagreb (HR).
24.04.2024 FCI Regulations for Rally Obedience: New Certificate & Title of FCI International Champion.
26.04.2024 Specifications for the organization of the FCI Mondioring World Championship & FCI International Selection for decoys.
26.04.2024 China Kennel Union: Exclusion – Mr Wan An.
29.04.2024 FCI Judges Directory - Suspensions - Italy - Shows / Hounds of the 6th Group.
29.04.2024 Online-applications for CACIT events for the discipline Retrievers.
29.04.2024 2° FCI Herding Dog European Championship TS - ITALY - Bibbona (LI), 3/6.10 2024.
06.05.2024 Semi-Virtual Ordinary General Assembly 2024: Agenda & Enclosures.
06.05.2024 FCI Semi-Virtual Ordinary General Assembly 2024: Enclosures 1 to 3.
06.05.2024 FCI Ordinary General Assembly 2024 - Invitation - Deadline Reminders.
14.05.2024 Invitation to the next meeting of the FCI Commission for Rescue Dogs – 16.06.2024
14.05.2024 In Memoriam José Luiz Vasconcelos.
14.05.2024 Rescue Dog Commission: Minutes of the Meeting held 24.02.2024 Klaster vod Znievom (Slovakia).
14.05.2024 Uniunea Chinologica din Moldova: Exclusion – Vadim Ruin.
16.05.2024 FCI Show Commission: Minutes of the meeting held in Rome, 03.02.2024.
16.05.2024 Zoom meeting invitation - Breeding Commission.
6. BREED COUNCILS/LIAISON COUNCILS
6.1 Rottweiler Breed Council
Unconfirmed Minutes of the Rottweiler Breed Council Meeting held 29.02.2024 via MS Teams.
Circulated 26.04.2024.
Noted.
7. PROVINCIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS
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
Nil.
7.5 EASTERN CAPE & BORDER PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.5.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the Eastern Cape and Border Provincial Council Ordinary meeting held 05.05.2024.
Circulated 16.05.2024.
Noted.
7.6 FREE STATE & NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.6.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the Free State and Northern Cape Provincial Council meeting held 13.02.2024 via MS Teams.
Circulated 08.05.2024.
Quorum present.
Noted.
8. ELECTION OF KENNEL UNION MEMBERS IN TERMS OF ARTICLE 10(1)
8.1 35 new Members and 20 lapsed Members elected.
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
9.1.Applications for Club Affiliation/Notification of Closure
9.1.1 Working Deutsch Kurzhaar Club
An application has been received for the formation of the abovementioned Club. The NAPC has approved their application. All documents and monies have been paid to KUSA. (See attached).
Approved.
9.1.2 Pietermaritzburg Kennel Club
The Club took the decision to close via a SGM held 06.01.2024. There are no finances to distribute as the Club is insolvent.
MH to request the KZNPC to write to the Club to address queries on the allocation of fees and missing pages from the AFS.
Missing financial documents provided – see attached.
Carried forward from the previous meetings.
No further information has been received.
MH reported that no response was received to the email sent by the KZN Provincial Council Chairman dated 18.04.2024.
It was decided that a letter be sent to the Club under the signature of the Chairman of Exco requesting that the outstanding information and documentation be submitted to Exco.
Carry forward to the next meeting.
9.1.3 Alaskan Malamute Club
This Club has notified KUSA that they are considering closing.
Noted.
9.1.4 Gundog Club AGM – 05.03.2024
BJ advised that it had been reported to him that there were irregularities with Gundog Club AGM.
PM to check records in respect of eligibility to serve on the Club Committee and report back .
Carry forward to the next meeting.
Cape Field Trial Club
The Club adopted the new Constitution by Annual General Meeting held on 03.05.2024. (See attached).
Noted.
KwaZulu-Natal Junior Kennel Club
The Club adopted the new Constitution by Annual General Meeting held on 28.10.2023. (See attached).
Noted.
Pretoria Shepherd Dog Club
The Club adopted the new Constitution by Annual General Meeting held on 16.03.2024. (See attached).
Noted.
Sasolburg Kennel Club
The Club adopted the new Constitution by Annual General Meeting held on 03.05.2024. (See attached).
Noted.
Siegerhunde GSD Club
The Club adopted the new Constitution by Annual General Meeting held on 31.03.2024. (See attached).
Noted.
9.3 Schedule 02 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 (Stockhaar): Dam – Kimi vom Tollhaus – Reg No.ZA001111C22- DoB 06.05.2015.
Litter of two (2) puppies – DoB 30.06.2021.
Sire: Irck de la Hutte du Berger
Litters whelped: 13.08.2022.
Breeder – Miss CM Kneidinger.
Approved and endorsed by the GSDLC
9.3.2 Bulldog: Dam – Lewon Susanah – Reg No.ZA006408B19 - DoB 27.08.2018.
Litter of two (2) puppies – DoB 22.08.2022.
Sire: Jadanja Winston of Mannemoed – Reg No: ZA008981B16.
Litters whelped: 05.07.2021.
Breeder – Mr SF Els.
Approved.
9.4 Schedule 02 Reg. 4.10 – Dispensation for Registration of an Extraordinary Nature
Nil.
9.5 Schedule 02 Reg. 9 Amendments to Register.
Nil.
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.
Nil.
9.7.2 Regulation 12.3 – Third litter whelped within 18 months
Pomeranian : Dam – Xantah Sweet Celline of Espiranzah – Reg. No. ZA005507B22 – DoB 26.04.2021.
Litter of two (2) puppies.
Litters whelped: 20.07.2022 – 27.02.2023 – 15.09.2023.
Breeder – Mr HC Welgemoed.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Scottish Terrier: Dam – Stebrika Devina of Corlizandro – Reg. No. ZA012355B20 – DoB 22.07.2020.
Litter of three (3) puppies.
Litters whelped: 21.11.2022 – 09.07.2023 – 20.02.2024.
Breeder – Mrs SE Smith.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
9.7.3 Regulation 12.4 and 12.5. Litters whelped by Dam older than 8 years of age and 6 th litter whelped
Miniature Schnauzer:Dam– Trywell Sweet Caroline – Reg. No.ZA010438B15– DoB 04.04.2015.
Litter of two (2) puppies.
Litters whelped: 01.01.2017 – 25.07.2017 – 05.02.2018 – 01.09.2018 – 02.08.2019 – 25.12.2023.
Breeder – Mrs C Venter.
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Letter: 6 th litter whelped from a dam older than 8 years old.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
9.8 Inter-Variety Breeding
Mr RB Jenkins (Kennel Name – Waydack) requests permission for the mating of a Dachshund (Smooth-haired) to a Dachshund (Long-haired).
Motivation attached.
Attached please also find the FCI list of permissible inter-variety crossings and the list of KUSA permissible inter-variety matings.
GR enquired whether counsel had been sought from the Dachshund Breed Council of the Royal Kennel Club, since KUSA had adopted the UK standard for the Dachshund. BJ advised that he had consulted with the Royal Kennel Club’s Dachshund Breed Council, but the feedback received was that inter-variety matings were not permissible in the UK.GR asked why the Dachshund Clubs would then not rather adopt the FCI standard for the Dachshund which allows certain varieties to be crossed, to which BJ replied that the Clubs do not want the FCI standard. GR said he thought it rather strange that the Dachshund fraternity should elect to have the UK Breed Standard, yet consider themselves at liberty to vary the UK’s breeding rules.
MA suggested that the mating be approved as a once off. After some discussion the request was approved.
Approved.
10. GENERAL
Nil.
11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
18 June 2024 - Fedco agenda to be discussed.
There being no further business, the Meeting closed at 14h27 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.