Proposed Policy on the Recording and Dissemination of Health Information..
a. That the policy of the New Zealand Kennel Club with respect the recording and dissemination of health information recorded against a particular dog shall be:
That detailed and specific information is recorded on a ‘Health Certificate’ that is available on request from either the breeder or owner of the dog i. That non-identifying information shall be available to bona-fide research workers and/or breed clubs. Each request for this information shall be submitted to the Executive Council for approval in advance. ii. The information shall be contained on an official Health Certificate and there will be a charge for this. iii. Test results will only be from schemes recognised by the New Zealand Kennel Club and New Zealand Veterinary Association. iv. Information will be available on the Certificate of Registration and pedigree (inc. website pedigree) that a dog has been tested but no further information will be supplied. v. Information relating to the approved testing schemes and the conditions affecting specific breeds will also be available via the website and ‘linked’ to dog’s individual information.
b. That to ensure that as much health information is recorded as possible it is desirable that each whelp be recorded so that health information can be recorded against a dog that is not subsequently fully registered with the New Zealand Kennel Club. This number can eventually be recorded against the dog’s microchip. (Note: This is essential to ensure that as many dogs as possible have recorded information against them to ensure that BLUB analysis can be effectively carried out.)
Comment Sought
Comment is sought from all members of the New Zealand Kennel Club, Veterinarians and any other interested person or organisation on this proposed policy.
All Submissions must be in writing and emailed to nzkc@nkzc.org.nz or posted to New Zealand Kennel Club Private Bag 59093 Porirua by 19 November 2004.
At their meeting on 4 and 5 December 2004 the Executive Council shall consider ratifying this policy.
The Board thanks all members who participated in this survey. Your input and assistance was greatly appreciated and will be invaluable in setting future policies.
Survey Results
A summary of the survey results is:-
There were 122 returned questionnaires.
The majority of respondeents wish to stay at Prosser Street. They believe the venue is well sited and fairly well suited to the needs of dogs shows but needs a good tidy up. Lack of car parking space is a major concern to almost all. The present line markings need to be redone with spaces for trailers and large vehicles. Exercise areas outside could be bigger. Inside lack of space around rings and lack of useable space for setting up and grooming are concerns. Access to the cafeteria, the steepness of the stairs and the quality of the food available are a concern. Better lighting outside in the car park and inside in the rings is requested. Heating in the winter and ventilation in the summer would be appreciated. When the concrete floors are wet due to condensation or wet weather outside they are very slippery. Some form of non slip treatment needs to be applied. The agility owners would like to see the agility ring / exercise area by the road fenced and the path up to the main hall tidied up.
Many respondents do not see a need for showers but appreciate that they are needed for the other users that hire the venue.
Survey respondents don't seem to know that NZKC earns revenue from vendors occupying floor space at shows. They see them as a nuisance occupying space that could be used for crates and grooming. Perhaps a short note in the Gazette would be in order. The note might also remind members that there are rooms for hire for meetings and AGM's at Prosser Street. The note might also include expenditure and income for Prosser St for the past 3 or 5 years and projections for the next couple of years.
Tail Docking Information
Please -Take time to check here for on going updated information.Information will be posted here as it becomes available
The above link is to an interesting aticle we have been given permission to add to our site by the Council of Docked Breeds (UK) 1991........
NZKC Policy Position with respect to Dangerous Dogs..
The administration & the members of council extend to the families and victims of recent dog attacks, their sincere sympathies. The Executive Council has spent some considerable time in accurately determing our position in relation to dangerous dogs. Whereas we deplore savage dogs and their consequences, we are firmly of the opinion that the problem is owner related, and that education and enforcement will address the problem as apposed to increased legislation that will only serve to increase compliance costs to the already law abiding citizens. The following five principle statements spell out our position with respect to dangerous dogs. members are able to use these principle policy positions in any submission they wish to make to their local authority, local MP's or Central Government Ministers. The NZKC will be actively campaigning on those positions through a professional advocacy organization, at the highest level in our government, but also our members to write their own letters of support. Policy position 5 principles.... 1-The dog is a companion and working animal , it adds to the quality of life and also adds value to the countries economy 2-We deplore people who breed/train dogs to fight, and our club actively regulates against savage dogs. 3-Our focus is on the cause rather than the symptom. 4-We support owner licensing and more community education. 5-We do not support breed specific legislation. There is to be a direct mail out to all members of our policy position, and info pack. This will be posted out late this week, and will assist members who wish to put in private submissions. This is not going to be an easy battle, and the continuance of the attacks and the media attention, is certainly not helping. Please do not hesitate to contact any member of the executive council for assistance if needed. Ray Greer President.
NZKC Response to media question “Would the NZ Kennel Club support a total ban on the Pit Bull Terrier” The NZ Kennel Club has always advocated responsible dog ownership, by way of education and information to its members & to the general public. As an organization we have always maintained that it is the owners who manage or mismanage their dogs, and the dogs are just the conduit. There are people for many reasons who are just not suitable dog owners. To be in favour of a total ban on any breed would then simply imply that it is the breed or the dog at fault, as apposed to the owner. The NZ Kennel Club does not support that premise. If a blanket ban was brought in on breed A, then those irresponsible owners would just move onto breed B, & so on. The base cause of the problem would not be addressed. The NZ Kennel Club would energetically support a form of licensing dog owners, as proposed by the SPCA. This licensing requirement should contain a strong element of education. We consider the current Dog Control Act of 1996 requirements quite sufficient, and in conjunction with the local body by-laws should be policed more stringently. The penalty regime needs attention. The NZ Kennel Club’s position on this matter is based on a solution rather than a reaction to the problem.
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