14.03.2022 | Christopher John Lawson Griffith | 03.06.1931 – 13.03.2022

It is with profound sadness that the Kennel Union informs its Officials, Members and Associates of the passing of Chris Griffith on 13 March 2022 in Lidgetton, KwaZulu-Natal.

Chris served as the Chairman of the Provincial Council of KwaZulu-Natal of KUSA for a number of years, during which he represented this Province on the Federal Council of KUSA. In June 2015, Chris stepped in as Acting Chairman of the Federal Council when David Thompson requested a leave of absence due to ill health. Chris completed David’s term in an acting capacity and was elected Chairman of the Federal Council of KUSA in December 2016 for a four-year term. In December 2020, Chris stepped down as Chairman of the Federal Council and handed the baton to Jenny Hubbard.

Chris was an avid enthusiast of all things Dobermann and, through his imports from various countries, a major contributor to the gene pool of the breed in South Africa. He exhibited his Southernbell Dobermanns with great pride and always in a friendly competitive spirit, placing great emphasis on also developing their proficiency as iconic Working dogs and following a strict Health Testing regime.

The President, Federal Council, Executive Committee of KUSA and those who head up the various organisational Structures of KUSA, join the Management and Staff of KUSA in mourning the passing of a great contributor to the success of KUSA.

A full statement will be published in due course.