I live with my cats in the quiet suburb of Cashmere in the hills of Christchurch, New Zealand.

I have been involved with animals all my life, bred and exhibited Weimaraner's (German Hunting dog) in the Gundog ring to a level of National Champion.

Initially a Devon Rex stole my heart at a cat show. Unfortunately, at that time the mopathy problem was being controlled so I settled on Oriental and Siamese. I enjoyed these breeds and although never exhibiting them, I owned one of each to a very elderly age of 16yrs+. I managed to acquire my first Devon in 2001 and have bred and exhibited Devon Rex since. Initially focusing on an outcross program to expand gene diversity and bring the cinnamon colour into the Devon Rex gene pool.

Now with bloodlines that stretch the globe and a healthy association with some of the breeders here in New Zealand, we strive to address some of the health problems associated with the breed, striving for health first and breed standard Devon Rex and providing them with exceptional homes. My extended family and my passion are my cats.

A qualified Steward, Handler and Senior All Breeds Cat Judge and still exhibiting Devon Rexes. Have held office on the Executive Committee as the Portfolio Manager of the Breeds Standards Advisory of the New Zealand Cat Fancy.

Currently the Breed Representative for the Rex Breeds and recently helped in the updating of the Cornish Rex and Devon Rex along with the introduction of the Devon Rex Longhair as a new registered breed.

I am passionate about and really enjoy meeting fellow breeders and judges at shows and seminars. A great networking opportunity to learn and share.

Looking forward to enjoying many more hours with the cats and their servants.

Roy Griffiths