2024-12 Exco Minutes - Published 2025-01-23
THE KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF KUSA HELD AT 13H00 ON TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER 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 N Shortland (NS) (Shows & Judges), Mrs C Patterson-Abrolat (CPA) (Club Affairs & Communications).
Apologies: Mrs Z Petersen
The following deaths were noted with sadness:
Nil.
2. MINUTES
2.1 The Minutes of the meeting held on 19.11.2024 were formally adopted.
3. ANY MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
3.1 Exco Imposed Fines
Members 1015161 & 188136 (Gilfillan & Patricio) – R500 imposed Exco 08-2024
Paid on 22.11.2024.
Noted.
Member 176052 (Ingram) R500 + R500 imposed Exco 11-2024
Unpaid as at 10.12.2024.
Noted.
4. KUSA OFFICE
4.1 Office Report
Office Report attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Office Report was approved.
4.2 Finance and Stats
Reports for November 2024 attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Financial Reports for November 2024 were approved.
5. SUB-COMMITTEES
5.1 DISCIPLINARY SUB-COMMITTEE
5.1.1 Case 2024-01 – KUSA (Van Vliet) vs Brunner – Appeal
Carried forward from Exco 09.2024
“General Observations and Supplementary Commentary
The Members of the FAC would fail in their responsibilities towards the Kennel Union should they not bring to the attention of the Executive Committee their concerns relating to events which took place at the Baakens Valley Working and Herding & All Breeds Training School’s Non-championship Show held on 22 March 2024. These include:
- The Judge on the day failing to adhere to Schedule 05B(02) App B Special Requirements in the FCI-IBGH 3 test with regard to the order in which exercises were to be carried out;
- The Club failing to adhere to the Schedule 03 Regulation 37.1 which states (underline and bolding added for clarity): “The Show Committee shall report, in writing, to the Secretary any case of alleged fraudulent or discreditable conduct, and any default or omission at or in connection with a Show which is brought to its notice. Every such report shall be submitted to the Secretary within seven (7) days of the show and shall be accompanied by all documents and information in connection therewith which is in its possession of power.”;
- The Trial not meeting the requirements under Schedule 05B(02) App B which state, under Trial Participants, that: “The examination (trial) must have a minimum of 4 participants per trial day. The minimum number of participants per day may only be less if for FCI-BH/VT or BH/VT (NPO) examinations these dogs pass and try for a further examination (FCI-IGP-1, FCI-IFH 1) at the same event.”;
- The Non-championship Show held on 22 March 2024 not being compliant with the stipulation for trial days as provided for in Schedule 05B(02) App B under Trial Days; and
- The validity of qualifications awarded on the day.
The intention is to enable the Executive Committee to consider taking appropriate pre-emptive steps, either by way of regulation, or training, to hopefully avoid the recurrence of such disruptive events in future.
At the request of the Fedco Appeals Committee, the KUSA Secretary appeals to the Executive Committee to decide on the actions to be taken so that these may be recorded in the Minutes for noting by the FAC and Fedco.
After discussion it was decided that CPA send a letter to the National IGP Sub-Committee (NIGPSC) bringing the concerns expressed by the FAC to their attention and urging them to take the necessary steps to improve IGP Judges’ knowledge of the FCI Regulations pertaining to the judging of Trials to avoid future incidents such as those which occurred at the Non-championship Show in question. Furthermore, Exco required input from the NIGPSC regarding the validity of the awards made on the day given that several Regulations were contravened by the Judge and Club.
The NIGPSC should also be urged to alert Clubs hosting Trials to the Regulations Schedule 03 Regulation 37.1, which requires any default or omission at or in connection with a Show to be reported to the KUSA Secretary within seven (7) days of the Show.
Letter sent to National IGP Sub-Committee asking for input.
Carried forward to the next meeting pending a response from the NIGPSC on the validity of the awards made on the day.
5.2 SHOWS
5.2.1 Applications for Second Championship Show
5.2.1.1 Goldfields Kennel Club 24.08.2025
The above Club has made an application to hold a second show, as usual, on their regular Championship Show weekend.
Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.1.2 Golden City Fox Terrier Club 27.04.2025
The above Club has made an application to hold a second Dogsport Show on the NAPC Bumper weekend, run by the Northern Areas Agility & Dog Jumping Club.
Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.1.3 Walmer & Suburban Kennel Club 05.09.2025
The above Club has made an application to hold a second Championship Breed Show on their usual Cluster weekend. The rest of the Clubs on the weekend are in agreement.
Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.1.4 Cape Field Trial Club 12-15.09.2025
The above Club has made an application to hold a second Championship Field Trial that was previously their KA Field Trial.
Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.1.5 Northern Tshwane Kennel Club 17-18.05.2025
The above Club has made an application to hold a second Championship Show on their standalone weekend.
Motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.2 OTHER CLUB / SHOW MATTERS
5.2.2.1 Objection to shared show date – 10-11.04.2025
Baakens Valley Working & Herding Club have made an application to hold a second Dog Jumping & Agility Show on an existing Cluster weekend. One of the Clubs on those days, Madiba Bay Agility Club, has objected to sharing the date between 4 Clubs. Exhibitors have expressed concern about overworking their dogs and finances and adding this show to the weekend is likely to result in exhibitors choosing which rounds to enter, thereby taking entries away from the clubs whose traditional show dates are those of the weekend
Emails of objection attached.
GBR to refer matter to Eastern Cape & Border Provincial Council and provide feedback at the next Exco meeting.
Carried forward to the next meeting.
5.2.2.2 Entry in Contravention of Schedule 03 Regulations
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.
5.2.2.2.1A Junior Merit Application was received for Retriever (Labrador) Henme Return a Legacy to Kloofzight, ZA007600B23.The dog is registered in the name of the breeder.
All Awards Certificates reflect the dog’s owner as the registered owner. The owner has apologised for this error. She assumed that the dog had been transferred simultaneously at registration.
Decision – a R500 fine to be imposed for the submission of Official Show Entry Forms in contravention of the Regulations.
5.2.3 KUSA CLASSIC 2025 – Cape Town
KUSA CLASSIC Breed 2025
29 May – FCI CACIB International Show
30 May – KUSA Championship Show and FCI A2O CAC Show
31 May - KUSA National Events
01 June - KUSA Winners Show
Noted.
KUSA CLASSIC Dogsport 2025 – Cape Town - Agility, Dog Jumping, Rally Dog, Obedience, Flyball, Carting
30 Oct – FCI International Agility (CACIAG) Show
31 Oct – KUSA Championship Show
01 Nov – KUSA National Events
Noted.
5.2.4 KUSA Classic 2026 – Gauteng, hosted by NAPC
Week 22 – Gauteng – details to follow.
Work in progress.
5.2.5 Schedule 03 Reg. 14 & Reg. 19.8 – Exclusion of Dogs
5.2.5.1 Temporary Exclusion Order – Belgian Shepherd (Malinois) – Bolo – Reg No. ZA001698B20
The Office has received a partial report regarding an incident of aggression that took place at the South Cape Non-championship Show IGP Trial on 02.11.2024. The Club has been granted an extension to submit the required documentation.
Preliminary TEO issued 13.11.2024.
The following documents have been received from the Club: a partially signed TEO Incident Report and a signed affidavit from the Judge. The Owner has submitted a statement of her version of events. (see attached).
TEO to be withdrawn.
5.2.5.2 Temporary Exclusion Order – Flat-coated Retriever – Sheadoes Sweet Talker – Reg No. ZA011488B20
It was reported that the abovementioned dog had acted and behaved aggressively by attacking another Exhibit at the TKC Kennel Club Championship Show held on 13.10.2024. Both the Club and the Registered Owner have submitted documents relating to this incident. A preliminary TEO was issued on 18.10.2024.
The dog is to complete a socialisation course (TEO Manual 12.2.1.3), provide KUSA with a letter of proof from the Training Club (TEO Manual 12.2.1.3.2 and 12.2.1.3.3) and then complete a CGC Silver (TEO Manual 12.2.1.4).
The Owner has submitted the following documents in support of the TEO being lifted:
- Unsigned letter from Club saying the dog had attended a training day and not shown any aggression
- Unsigned letter from an observer at the training day and on the day the dog completed its CGC
- Proof of CGC Silver
After discussion it was decided that the dog is to complete a 3-month dog training course and it was noted that the dog has been enrolled with the Dog Training Club of Bredell. Once a suitable socialisation course has been completed, a letter of clearance would need to be obtained from the relevant Club before the lifting of the TEO would be considered by Exco.
5.2.5.3 Temporary Exclusion Order – Australian Shepherd – Achante Get Your Groove On – Reg No. ZA007530B24
The Office has received a partial report regarding an incident of aggression that took place at the Jacaranda City Championship Show on 24.11.2024. The Club has been granted an extension to submit the required documentation.
Preliminary TEO Issued 29.11.2024.
Owner statement attached. Judge (Australian) has not submitted an affidavit. Club has asked for an extension.
TEO to be withdrawn.
5.2.5.4 Temporary Exclusion Order – Australian Shepherd – Achante Ka-Chow – Reg No. ZA007613B24
The Office has received a partial report regarding an incident of aggression that took place at the Jacaranda City Championship Show on 24.11.2024. The Club has been granted an extension to submit the required documentation.
Owner statement attached. Judge (Australian) has not submitted an affidavit. Club has asked for an extension.
TEO to be withdrawn.
5.2.6 Dispensation for additional Show Licences for the Agility League to be held in the Eastern Cape (East London)
The NAgSC has requested additional Show Licences be granted to the Provincial Agility Sub-Committees to include a total of 8 additional special Licences for Eastern Cape (Border), to be used in East London as per the motivation provided. This is in accordance with Schedule 05L (App F) Regulation 2.3 and 2.3.1 and Schedule 05L (App D) Regulation 3.1.3 and 3.1.4. (see attached).
Dispensation granted for Agility and Dog Jumping. As the need for additional licences was originally motivated for on a trial basis, the NAgSC to be encouraged to submit proposals for Regulation changes to negate the need for ongoing requests for dispensation as there appears to be a genuine need. Regulation changes to be submitted for inclusion on the Fedco 06-2025 Agenda.
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 have become inactive/ retired/deceased:
Nil.
5.4.2 The following Judges have become licensed:
Ms V Nicolau (GAU) – Terrier Group Level 4
Mrs M Leroux-Cloete (WC) – Toy Group Level 4
Mrs S du Toit (WC) – Utility Group Level 4
Ms C Segal (GAU) – Rally Dog
Ms A Rennie (GAU) – IGP Judge
Mr T Smit (GAU) – IGP Judge
Noted with congratulations.
5.4.3 The following Judges have passed exams/assessments:
Prof M Nicolau (GAU) – Terrier Group
Ms M Tregoning (GAU) – Working Group
Ms N Baxter (GAU) – Terrier Group
Mrs M Leroux-Cloete (WC) – Gundog Group
Ms M Halmi (WC) – Herding Group
Mrs S Dawson (EC) – Dog Jumping*
Mrs N van Dyk (EC) – Dog Jumping
Mrs D Foster (EC) – Rally Dog*
Mrs S Midgley (EC) – Obedience*
Ms C Smith (GAU) – FT*
Mr MJ Lotter (GAU) – FT
Mr C Fisher (GAU) – FT
Mrs C Gainsford (KZN) – Carting
Mrs H Potgieter (WC) – Carting
*passed with 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.
5.22.1 CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Sub-Committee
Nil.
5.23 FCI
5.23.1 Communication sent to Fedco Members:
19.11.2024 FCI Partnership Contract: Ghana
21.11.2024 FCI World Challenge of Top Dogs 2025: Invitation & Entry form
02.12.2024 2024-2028 FCI Championships
02.12.2024 2024-2025-2026-2027-2028 FCI International Dog Shows
02.12.2024 FCI Breeding Commission: Meeting Invitation – 22.02.2025
02.12.2024 FCI Commission for Agility: Meeting invitation – 01 & 02.02.2025
10.12.2024 FCI Agility Commission: Minutes of the meeting held 07.10.2024
6. BREED COUNCILS/LIAISON COUNCILS
Nil.
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
7.3.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the NAPC ordinary meeting held 31.07.2024 via Zoom.
Circulated 06.12.2024.
Quorum present.
Noted.
7.3.2 Unconfirmed Minutes of the NAPC ordinary meeting held 25.09.2024 via Zoom.
Circulated 06.12.2024.
Quorum present.
Noted.
7.3.3 Unconfirmed Mintes of the NAPC AGM held 30.10.2024 via Zoom.
Circulated 06.12.2024.
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 25 new Members and 14 lapsed Members elected
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
9.1. Applications for Club Affiliation/Notification of Closure
9.1.1 Jikeleza Dog Training Club
An application has been received for a new Club in the Border (East London) region. The following documents have been submitted in support of this new Club:
- Request for affiliation
- Letter of Support x 2
- Agenda and Minutes of Inaugural meeting
- Draft budget for year 1
- Payment of Preliminary Affiliation Fee (Affiliation fee would need to be paid if approved)
- Constitution
Note that this Club has not yet been ratified by the Eastern Cape & Border Provincial Council. A meeting is scheduled for 17.11.2024 where the matter will be discussed.
Carried forward to the next meeting
9.1.2 Brakfontein Dog Training Club
An application has been received for a new Club in the Border (East London) region. The following documents have been submitted in support of this new Club:
- Request for affiliation
- Letter of Support x 2
- Agenda and Minutes of Inaugural meeting
- Draft budget for year 1
- Payment of Preliminary Affiliation Fee (Affiliation fee would need to be paid if approved)
- Constitution
Note that this Club has not yet been ratified by the Eastern Cape & Border Provincial Council. A meeting is scheduled for 17.11.2024 where the matter will be discussed.
Carried forward to the next meeting
Australian Shepherd Club of East Gauteng
The Club adopted the new Constitution at a Special General Meeting held on 18.08.2024. (See attached).
Noted.
Uitenhage Kennel Club
The Club adopted the new Constitution at a Special General Meeting held on 01.12.2024. (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.
Nil.
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 – Vergenoeg Black Shadow of Conleth Reg. No ZA011356B21 – DoB 21.05.2021.
Litter of one (1) puppy
Litters whelped: 11.05.2023 – 11.12.2023 – 24.05.2024.
Breeder – Mrs C Janse van Rensburg.
Affidavit received.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st )
Bullmastiff: Dam – Sanmari Lady Lara – Reg. No. ZA001187B19 – DoB 05.10.2018.
Litter of two (2) puppies.
Litters whelped: 28.11.2021 – 18.05.2023 – 10.01.2024 - 11.09.2024 .
Breeder – Mrs SP Swanepoel.
Affidavit received.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st )
9.7.3 Regulation 12.4 – More than 5 litters whelped.
Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-haired): Dam: Pelina Merlot of Dabeco – Reg. No. ZA008149B18 – DoB 05.02.2018.
Litter of three (3) puppies
Litters whelped: 17.09.2019 – 15.05.2020 – 02.05.2021 – 14.12.2022 – 10.02.2023 – 28.08.2024
Request permission to register a 6th litter.
Breeder – Mrs JL Missen.
Affidavits received.
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Letter: 6th litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Australian Cattle Dog: Dam: Linfell Red Scarlett of Duxcha – Reg. No. ZA013997B18 – DoB 23.10.2018.
Litter of eight (8) puppies
Litters whelped: 12.02.2020 – 10.09.2020 – 11.12.2021 – 20.11.2022 – 01.09.2023 – 21.09.2024.
Request permission to register a 6th litter.
Breeder – Mrs CJ Kirchner.
Affidavit received.
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Letter: 6th litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Cairn Terrier: Dam: Edeus Sonata Pociagajaca Hilda Fajtcacy at Malonowa – Reg. No. ZA001073C19 – DoB 05.09.2018
Litter of three (3) puppies
Litters whelped: 17.09.2019 – 26.08.2020 – 20.02.2021 – 24.02.2022 – 20.03.2023 – 15.11.2024
Request permission to register a 6th litter.
Breeder – Mrs AW van Staden.
Affidavit received.
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Letter: 6th litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
9.7.4 Regulation 12.5 – Litter whelped by Dam older than 8 years of age.
Preapproval request.
Retriever (Labrador): Dam – Lucky Chance of Ailsacraig – Reg. No. ZA00199817 – DoB 22.07.2016.
Litters whelped: 08.07.2019 – 30.10.2022.
Breeder – Mrs M Bell.
Vet report received.
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Litter whelped from Dam older than 8 years.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
Preapproval request.
German Shepherd Dog (Stockhaar): Dam – Vomhausharrock Pia – Reg. No. ZA011065B16 – DoB 05.06.2016.
Litters whelped: 18.10.2021 – 20.11.2022 – 30.11.2023.
Breeder – Mr DM Harris.
Vet report received.
Approved. No further dispensation to be granted.
Litter whelped from Dam older than 8 years.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
10. GENERAL
10.1 MA advised on a pending TEO from the recent Western Cape Top Dog event.
10.2 MA reported that he and GR had discovered an omission in the Regulations with regard to Judges’ authority to withhold awards. A proposal for an amendment to the Regulations was in preparation for Exco to submit for the Fedco 06-2025 Agenda.
10.3 GBR enquired on whether there is an organogram on the reporting structures of KUSA. PM suggested that it might be advisable to host a Webinar featuring a question-and-answer session to clarify any misunderstandings regarding the reporting structures of KUSA.
11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
21 January 2025
The Councillors wished everyone a Merry Christmas. The Chairman thanked Councillors and staff for their participation during the year and wished everyone a blessed Christmas.
There being no further business, the Meeting closed at 14h02 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.