The Kennel Union will only accept applications for registration of Biewer Terriers, on the KUSA Appendix Register, if the dog has been positively identified via DNA profiling and parentage has been verified via DNA parentage verification. The Veterinary Genetics Laboratory at the Faculty of Veterinary Sceinces at Onderstepoort (OPVGL), is the only laborotary from which DNA certificates will be accepted for Biewer Terrier registrations. The laboratory is a member of the International Society of Animal Genetics (ISAG).

1. DNA (FTA) Kit

• Can only be requested by a registered practicing Veterinarian 
• Breeder to arrange with their Veterinarian.
• Can request multiple DNA kits which Veterinarian may keep in stock for future use.
• Cost of DNA (FTA) kit = R35.00 each (includes Registered Mail)
• DNA (FTA) Kits will not be posted unless payment received.
• Bank Details: University of Pretoria, ABSA, Hatfield Branch 3355545, Account Number 2140000038. Reference AB916. 
• Postal address of Veterinary practice must be provided in order to mail the DNA (FTA) kits

2. Contact for DNA (FTA) Kits

• All requests for DNA (FTA) Kits must be sent via email to Claudette van Zyl at OPVGL This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or faxed to (012) 529 8310 (no telephonic requests please)
• Proof of payment to be attached

3. Collection of DNA Sample

• Must be collected by Veterinarian
• Dog must be positively identified via microchip scan and chip number to be corroborated against microchip certificate
• DNA material must be from blood sample (no buccal swabs will be accepted)
• No DNA samples will be accepted unless microchip number appears on sample submitted
• Declaration must be signed by Veterinarian & Owner

4. Submission of DNA Sample

• OPVGL application form to be completed, signed and stamped with Vet practice stamp

5. Two types of applications:

1. Biewer Terrier Litter (DNA profile of parents on OPVGL database)
2. Imported Biewer Terrier / Single dog application

(Certified Copy of Export Pedigree must accompany application)

• If parents are not DNA profiled by ISAG lab, OPVGL reserve the right to ask for parents to be profiled. 
• Completed application form, proof of payment and FTA card, to be sent via registered mail or courier to OPVGL. Each FTA card must be inserted in to a separate envelope, clearly marked with the dog’s name and microchip number. Address: Dr. Cindy Harper, OPVGL, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X04, Onderstepoort, 0110
• Bank Details: University of Pretoria, ABSA, Hatfield Branch 335545, Account Number 2140000038. Reference AB916.

The Emerging Breed Register of KUSA documents emerging breeds within the Kennel Union of Southern Africa's jurisdiction. Breeds on this register must adhere to special requirements in order to be registered.

As a member of the FCI, dogs registered on the KUSA Appendix Register may be issued with an export pedigree and can be re-registered on another FCI member's Appendix Register.

Schedule 2: Appendix "C" Breed Specific Registration Requirements

Registration requirements for Biewer Terriers

Applications for the registration of Biewer Terriers will only be accepted if the dog has been positively identified via DNA PROFILING and parentage has been verified via DNA PARENTAGE VERIFICATION by a laboratory that is a member of the International Society of Animal Genetics (ISAG). The Veterinary Genetics Laboratory at the Faculty of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort (OPVGL) is currently the only laboratory in South Africa that is a member of ISAG from which DNA Typing Certificates will be accepted for the registration of Biewer Terriers bred in the KUSA area of jurisdiction.

In the case of Biewer Terriers that are imported, DNA material will be required to be submitted to OPVGL for the issuing of a DNA Typing Certificate which must reflect the dog’s microchip number, DNA Profile number and DNA ID Number. Applications for registration of an imported Biewer Terrier will only be accepted if the required DNA Typing Certificate is attached to the KUSA Registration Application Form.

All Certificates of Registration issued to Biewer Terriers registered or reregistered with the Kennel Union must bear the DNA profile number and DNA ID Number of the dog.

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The Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA) promotes the improvement and general well-being of dogs, encourages responsible breeding and showing of pure bred dogs, regulates training classes and events, licenses dog shows, obedience tests, working trials and much more.

KUSA is a member of the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), the biggest canine organization in the world. The FCI has 76 full members with one in almost each country in the world, from Austria to Venezuela. See the full list here: FCI members

In 2016, KUSA celebrated 125 years of working for and with dogs in Southern Africa. Founded in 1891, the South African Kennel Club, now the Kennel Union of Southern Africa aka KUSA, is the combination of the Southern African Kennel Club of Port Elizabeth (founded 1883) and the South African Kennel Club of Cape Town (founded 1889). Today, KUSA is primarily a registration and administrative organization with nearly two hundred affiliated clubs and four thousand members. KUSA licenses over six hundred Championship and non-Championship events annually.

You will need to be a member of KUSA to:

• Register a dog with the Kennel Union of Southern Africa
• Register or renew an Affix (Kennel Name)
• Breed with a KUSA Registered bitch or stud
• Be a KUSA Judge
• Be a delegate of a Provincial Council
• Be a member of the Executive Committee
• Be a member of the Federal Council
• Enter dogs in KUSA licenced Championship Shows

KUSA members are very valuable to us and the KUSA team has been working hard throughout the year to increase the benefits for KUSA members, whether you show, train or breed your dogs.

Benefits of becoming a KUSA member:

1. Receive electronic Notices directly in your e-mailbox;
2. Advertise on the exclusive Members' Advert Page on the KUSA website;
3. Free entry to the McQueen Memorial Reference Library in Cape Town;
4. Purchase exclusive litter statistics and special reports
5. Obtain privileged access to the KUSA Members Portal and Club Portal with online services;
6. Research ancestry using the KUSA Mate Select and Trial Mating tools; (Currently unavailable)
7. May enter FCI events hosted overseas if meet entry qualifications.
8. Participate in the various dog related disciplines such as Agility, Dog Jumping, Carting, Flyball, IGP, Field Trials, Dancing with dogs, Rescue dogs, Rally Obedience and Mondioring.
9. Make your dog up to be a Champion, Grand Champion or Supreme Champion

With all of these great benefits, KUSA membership is open to all canine enthusiasts and dog lovers in Southern Africa. Please invite your friends, family and puppy buyers to join KUSA and get involved in the world of dogdom. For more information, please visit our website at www.kusa.co.za, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., give us a call on 021 423 9027 or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mykusa.

KUSA Membership Costs

Initial Fees

New members – New members must pay an election fee of R436 to be presented to the Executive Committee of KUSA for election. Cost: R436 incl VAT

Returning members – If you were a KUSA member and your membership has lapsed for more than 1 month you are required to pay R436 for re-election by Exco. Cost: R436 incl VAT

Annual Fees

Join KUSA for one year for only R770 (excluding initial fee). After 5 years of unbroken membership, you become eligible for a discounted annual fee

Join KUSA now by completing the Membership form found here. Submit your completed form with proof of payment to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

KUSA AFFIX AND FCI KENNEL NAME REGISTRATION PROTOCOL

This Protocol serves as a guide for the registration of new KUSA Affixes (Kennel Names) and renewal of existing KUSA Affixes (Kennel Names) including mandatory registration of KUSA Affixes on the FCI International Kennel Name Register.

APPLICATION TO REGISTER A NEW KUSA AFFIX

With effect from 1 October 2024, all new applications received by the KUSA Office to register an Affix will be checked against the FCI International Kennel Name Register and, if the sequential five choices of Affix are all found to be in conflict with a Kennel Name already on the FCI International Register, the application will be rejected and the applicant requested to submit five further options for consideration. Click here to view Application for Registration of an Affix Guidelines

Should an Affix in the KUSA Office’s sequential check against the FCI International Kennel Name Register appear not to be in conflict with the FCI International Register, the Affix will be provisionally reserved for acceptance and will thereafter be submitted to the FCI for registration on its International Register.

To cover the FCI’s fees for International Kennel Name Registration, Forex bank charges and KUSA’s associated administrative costs, the applicant will be charged a fee of R350,00 in addition to the standard KUSA Kennel Name Registration Fee (refer to Schedule 07 Regulation 8. In future, applicants for new Affixes will be expected to complete a form entitled “Application for Simultaneous Registration of a KUSA Affix (Kennel Name) & FCI International Kennel Name” 

Although the FCI requires that a choice of three (3) Kennel Names should be submitted for its consideration, KUSA shall submit only the Affix provisionally reserved for acceptance on the premise that the KUSA Office’s preliminary check had conceivably substantially reduced the possibility of conflict.

Only after receiving confirmation from the FCI that the Affix had been registered on the FCI International Kennel Name Register shall the Affix be accepted by KUSA for provisional registration and be published on the KUSA website for an objection period of thirty (30) days in accordance with Schedule 02 Regulation 8.3 which states: “Every Affix provisionally accepted by the Secretary shall be published once in the official Kennel Union Journal and any objections thereto shall be lodged with the Secretary within 30 days of publication.”. New KUSA Affixes registered by the FCI on the International Kennel Name Register during the prior month will be published on the KUSA website on the 1 ^st working day of the following month. View the current list of proposed, published and lapsed Affixes here: Affix / Kennel Names (kusa.co.za) 

Depending on volumes, applications are foreseen to be submitted to the FCI in weekly batches, thereby to hopefully reduce the FCI’s response time. Allowing the FCI a response time of 30 days and, given the fact that new Affixes need to be published on the KUSA website for an objection period of thirty (30) days, the process preceding the issuing of a Certificate of Affix Registration is not expected to exceed sixty (60) days.

At the time of publication on the KUSA website, a letter of Provisional Acceptance will be sent to the applicant (Primary Grantee) confirming, one, the acceptance by the FCI of the Affix on its International Kennel Name Register and, two, the date of publication of the Affix on the KUSA website commencing the mandatory 30-day objection period. At the same time, the Primary Grantee needs to be advised that the Affix may be used provisionally, subject to KUSA’s right to cancel or withdraw the Affix registration if an objection is sustained.

After expiration of the 30-day objection period (first week of the subsequent month) a letter of Confirmation of Registration and digital copy of the Certificate of Affix Registration will be sent to the nominated Primary Grantee of the Affix.

EXISTING AFFIXES– KUSA-registered with Current Status.

Starting 1 October 2024, over the next five (5) years, it will be mandatory for all active KUSA Affixes to be registered on the FCI International Kennel Name Register.

A. EXISTING AFFIXES SUBJECT TO RENEWAL EVERY FIVE YEARS

Affix-holders (Grantees) may make application for their Kennel Names to be registered on the FCI International Kennel Name Register at any time prior to the renewal date of their KUSA-registered Affix, on the prescribed application form and upon payment of a fee of R350.00.

[“Application for Registration of a KUSA Affix (Kennel Name) on the FCI International Kennel Name Register.”]

When a KUSA-registered Affix falls due for renewal, it will be mandatory for any Affix not yet registered on the FCI International Kennel Name Register, to be so registered at the same time as the KUSA renewal, and a fee of R350.00 will be added to the standard KUSA renewal fee to cover the registration application to the FCI.

[“Application for Renewal of Registration of a KUSA Affix (Kennel Name) and Simultaneous Registration on the FCI International Kennel Name Register”]

Whether the application is made simultaneously with the renewal of the KUSA Affix, or separately in advance thereof, the Affix will be checked against the FCI International Kennel Name Register, after which the following procedures will apply:

1. Affixes not in conflict with the FCI Kennel Name Register:

KUSA will apply to the FCI for the registration of these Affixes and, upon confirmation of registration by the FCI, will complete the process of renewing the registration of the Affix. A letter of confirmation of renewal of KUSA registration for a further five (5) years and confirmation of its registration on the FCI International Kennel Name Register will be emailed to the nominated Primary Grantee, together with a digital copy of the Certificate of Affix Registration, which will bear both the KUSA and FCI logos. The letter of confirmation of registration of the Affix will also serve to confirm the registered owner(s)/ Grantee(s) of the Affix.

2. Affixes in conflict with the FCI Kennel Name Register: KUSA will apply to the FCI for the registration of these Kennel Names, bearing the extension (ZA), e.g. “BARKALOT (ZA) and, upon confirmation of registration by the FCI, process the renewal applications following the Protocol detailed under point 1. above.

The extension (ZA) will neither feature in dogs’ Registered Names, nor on the ancestry recorded on KUSA Certificates of Registration or Certified Export Pedigrees. A record will be kept on the KUSA database as to whether an Affix was accepted for registration on the FCI International Kennel Name Register inclusive of, or exclusive of, the (ZA) extension. The (ZA) extension will not form part of the KUSA Affix.

It must, however, be noted that, in accordance with the FCI Internal Rules, Kennel Names already registered by the FCI at international level take precedence over Affixes registered by KUSA at national level. Thus, should the registered owner of an FCI-registered Kennel Name lodge a complaint against the unmodified use of a similar or same Affix in South Africa , and the complaint is upheld by the FCI, the FCI would have the right to insist that the future use of the Affix in South Africa be subject to modification by the addition of the (ZA) extension when added to a dog’s registered name as a Prefix or Suffix on all KUSA and FCI official documentation going forward.

Confirmation of registration on the FCI International Kennel Name Register of a KUSA Affix with a (ZA) extension will be conditional on the acceptance that the use of the Affix going forward is subject to the aforementioned condition , which includes full and unreserved consent by the Grantee(s) to accept automatic conversion to the Affix with a (ZA) extension should an objection from the foreign Kennel Name-holder be upheld by the FCI.

B. EXISTING AFFIXES NOT SUBJECT TO RENEWAL

In the case of Affixes registered for twenty-five (25) years or more and therefore granted Lifetime Registration by KUSA, and not already registered on the FCI International Kennel Name Register, every effort will be made to contact the Affix-holders (Grantees), especially those that are still active.

The Affix-holders will be required to apply for FCI International Registration on the prescribed form and upon payment of a fee of R350.00. [“Application for Registration of a KUSA Affix (Kennel Name) on the FCI International Kennel Name Register.”]

As with renewable Affixes, the Kennel Names will be checked against the FCI International Kennel Name Register, and the following procedures will be applied:

1. Affixes not in conflict with the FCI Kennel Name Register: KUSA will apply to the FCI for the registration of these Kennel Names and, upon confirmation of registration by the FCI, process the applications following the Protocol detailed in point A1 above.

2. Affixes in conflict with the FCI Kennel Name Register: KUSA will apply to the FCI for the registration of these Kennel Names, bearing the extension (ZA), e.g. “BARKALOT (ZA)” and, upon confirmation of registration by the FCI, process the applications following the Protocol detailed in point A1 above.

NON-RESPONSIVE AFFIX HOLDERS

In the case of renewable Affixes, if, after having sent two renewal reminders, and no application for renewal of the Affix (Kennel Name) has been forthcoming, the Affix will be LAPSED and, at the discretion of the Executive Committee may, become available to other applicants in accordance with Schedule 02 Regulation 8.6.

In the case of permanent Affixes (25 years or more), if, after having sent two notices, a response to the call to action is not forthcoming within six months, the Affixes will be rendered inactive and archived (Status = RESERVED). Should the Grantees decide thereafter to request that the RESERVED Affix be re-activated, this would be possible on condition that application for registration of the Affix on the FCI International Kennel Name Register be applied for against payment of the prescribed fee.

Should the Grantees of KUSA-registered Affixes which had LAPSED wish to revive their Affix, subject to payment of the specified fee as per Schedule 07 (Subscription & Fees) for renewal of a lapsed Affix, such Grantee may apply to register the Affix with both KUSA and the FCI as per this Protocol. However, should such Affix be in conflict  with a Kennel Name already on the FCI Kennel Name Register, given that it will obviously be treated by KUSA as a “new” registration application, KUSA will apply to the FCI for the registration of the Kennel Name on the FCI International Kennel Name Register with the (ZA) extension.

Published 02.10.2024

Please note: Only Credit Card payments are accepted for online applications. For EFT payments, please follow the traditional route of sending your documents and proof of payment directly to the KUSA office.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL – Renew your KUSA membership

AFFIX APPLICATION – Renew your KUSA affix/kennel name

LITTER APPLICATION – Apply for the registration of a litter

SINGLE DOG APPLICATION – Apply for the registration of a single, imported dog

TRIAL MATING (5 Generations with COEFFICIENT of INBREEDING) – See the results of potential matings with the KUSA Trial Mating Tool

DOG IMAGE UPLOAD – Update your dog's digital pedigree (5 generation) with a recent photo

Litter Registrations

To register a complete litter with KUSA, you will need one or more of the documents below. Complete the forms and submit with your proof of payment to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for processing. 

Litter Registration Forms

Filename	Size	Date & Time
1. Courier Order Form	202.22 KB	2024-07-26 09:08:49
1. Litter Registration Application Breed Register	328.5 KB	2021-10-04 11:51:59
2. Litter Registration Application Breed Register	134.32 KB	2021-10-04 11:52:29
3. Application for transfer of registered ownership simultaneous to registration of Litter	167 KB	2021-10-04 11:56:11
4. Application for transfer of registered ownership simultaneous to registration of Litter	461.77 KB	2021-10-04 11:56:25
05. Important notice - Amendments to regulations pertaining to Registration	121.89 KB	2019-02-19 06:54:25
6. Litter Registration Application Appendix Registers	136.28 KB	2021-10-04 12:02:48
7. Litter Registration Application Appendix Registers	330 KB	2021-10-04 12:02:47
8. Appendix Register Guidelines	166.5 KB	2021-11-16 08:02:08
9. Litter Application Non-Registry Breed Listing	585.5 KB	2022-02-14 09:57:19
10. Litter Application Non-Registry Breed Listing	327.94 KB	2022-02-14 09:56:32
11. Non-registry Breed Listing Guidelines	141.48 KB	2021-11-16 08:14:42
12. Boxer Litter Registration Guideline	121 KB	2021-10-04 11:59:10
13. Boxer Cardiac Certification Form	647.48 KB	2018-10-16 12:26:30
13. Boxer Cardiac Certification Form	82.7 KB	2018-10-16 12:26:21
14. FBCSA BC Litter Data Form	375.5 KB	2018-10-16 12:26:35
14. FBCSA BC Litter Data Form	299.63 KB	2018-10-16 12:26:39
15. FBCSA BC Veterinary Certificate	337 KB	2018-10-16 12:26:43
15. FBCSA BC Veterinary Certificate	126.5 KB	2018-10-16 12:26:39

Boxer Litter Registration Forms

All Boxer litter applications must first be submitted to the FBCSA Breed Council Registration Secretary, for verification. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Boxer litter registrations will only be processed if approval has first  been attained from the FBCSA BC Registration Secretary.

Specialized Registrations

 For more information on how to register litters bred with artificial insemination (AI), view the guidelines and required documents for each type below:

Artificial Insemination Forms

Filename	Size	Date & Time
Artificial Insemination Declaration Form	187.35 KB	2022-07-29 06:03:59
Certificate of Insemination template	254.13 KB	2022-07-29 06:04:05
Confirmation of Ownership of Donor Semen	202.91 KB	2022-07-29 06:04:05
Semen Collection Certificate Template	174.79 KB	2022-07-29 06:04:08

For puppies produced by artificial insemination, whether from local or imported semen:

• Local Frozen Semen – Semen Collection Certificate, Certificate of Insemination & Application for the Registration of a Complete Litter
• Imported Frozen Semen – Semen Collection Certificate, Certificate of Insemination, Confirmation of Ownership of Donor Semen, Certified Export Pedigree & Application for the Registration of a Complete Litter
• Fresh Semen – AI Declaration & Application for the Registration of a Complete Litter

Single Dog Registration

Single Dog Registration Forms

Filename	Size	Date & Time
1. Application to register a single dog- Breed Register (PDF)	122.21 KB	2021-10-04 12:21:15
1. Courier Order Form	202.22 KB	2024-07-26 09:09:37
2. Application to register a single dog- Breed Register (MS Word)	116.29 KB	2021-10-04 12:21:32
3.Application to register a single dog- Breed APPENDIX Register	78.31 KB	2021-09-10 08:25:18
4. Application to register a single dog- Breed APPENDIX Register	529.99 KB	2021-09-10 08:25:33
5. Breed Evaluation Form (Appendix Registers) (PDF)	111.57 KB	2021-10-04 12:26:50
6. Breed Evaluation Form (Appendix Registers) (MS Word)	184.95 KB	2021-10-04 12:27:04
7. Application to register a single dog -Dogsport Record (PDF)	205.21 KB	2023-01-09 06:45:09
8. Application to register a single dog -Dogsport Record (MS Word)	137.93 KB	2023-01-09 06:45:11
9. Application for Export Pedigree (PDF)	121.9 KB	2021-10-04 12:44:06
10. Application for Export Pedigree	131 KB	2021-10-04 12:44:30
11. Application for Advanced Registration Certificate	427.23 KB	2021-10-04 12:49:39
12. Application for Advanced Registration Certificate (MS Word)	79.35 KB	2021-10-04 12:49:51
13. Application to register a single dog- EMERGING BREED Register	290 KB	2022-02-02 06:26:19
14. Application to register a single dog- EMERGING BREED Register	258.06 KB	2022-02-02 06:26:13
15. Application for listing of a single dog -NON-REGISTRY BREED LISTING	239.03 KB	2022-02-14 09:21:15
16. Application for listing of a single dog - NON-REGISTRY BREED LISTING	263.53 KB	2022-02-14 09:21:19

Renew your KUSA affix. Don't wait until your KUSA affix lapses and you are forced to incur extra expenses to keep your affix.

To renew your KUSA kennel name (or affix), simply download the affix renewal form here, complete and sign the form, deposit your fees and forward your forms and proof of payment to the KUSA office.

Remember, your KUSA membership must be current to hold a KUSA affix.

Renew now to avoid extra fees and administration. Lapsed affixes are not automatically renewable and applicants will be required to re-apply for approval through the normal KUSA procedures at the full cost of R1410 for 5 years.

If you do not wish to renew your kennel name, a notice will be published on the KUSA website at www.kusa.co.za and after 30 days, the affix will lapse and it will become available to any applicant for registration at the discretion of the KUSA Executive Committee.

KUSA affixes are subject to Schedule 2, Regulation 8 of the KUSA constitution. To review the rules and regulations pertaining to KUSA affixes, visit the About Us section of this website and click on Constitution & Schedules.

For assistance or queries, contact the KUSA office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us on 021 423 9027.

*Prices are subject to change. Please refer to the Subscription and Fees  for updated prices.