Great Lakes Region
Distinguished Merit
2016-2017
Distinguished Merit is the title given to a cat which has produced the required number of Grand Champions, Grand Premiers or Distinguished Merit Cats (5 for females and 15 for males). This award recognizes the dedication required to achieve a successful breeding program, and is coveted by those receiving it for their cats.
Congratulations to the following cats who have earned this prestigious award during the 2016-2017 show year!
Distinguished Merit
GC Debo's Dream On, DM
Brown Mackerel Tabby
Persian
Ow: Patti & Tim DeBiasse
Distinguished Merit
GC Highlander Rhiannon of Dulcimer, DM
Brown Classic Tabby
Maine Coon Cat
Ow: Megan Hiemstra & Teresa Sweeney
Distinguished Merit
CH Minkitty's Peggy Sue, DM
Champagne Solid
Tonkinese
Ow: Nancy Ann Mikita
Distinguished Merit
GC Karabel's Pocket Full-Of-Sunshine, DM
Cream Point
Persian
Ow: Christine Arnold
Distinguished Merit
Cottontop Gee Whiz!, DM
Calico
Persian
Ow: Mandy Moesch
Distinguished Merit
GC, RW Irishcoons Jesse Mayfair Dewisplear, DM
Brown Patched Tabby & White
Maine Coon Cat
Ow: Joel Chaney & Camelle Chaney
Distinguished Merit
GC, RW Zehnder Esprit, DM
Blue
Abyssinian
Ow: Monica Zehnder
Distinguished Merit
CH Lynzkatz Tiger Honey of Dovon, DM
Brown Patched Tabby & White
American Shorthair
Ow: Linda & Jonathan Barthley,
Doug VonAswege & Kathie VonAswege
Distinguished Merit
GC, RW Syracoon Bits And Pieces, DM
Brown Patched Tabby & White
Maine Coon Cat
Ow: Martha & Norm Auspitz,
Beth Feinger, & Alexis Mitchell
Distinguished Merit
Nudawnz Beignet Dumonde, DM
Cream Point
Colorpoint Shorthair
Ow: Kathleen & William Hoos
Distinguished Merit
GC, RW Suavere's Little Black Dress, DM
Black
Persian
Ow: Carolyn & Stephen Vogel
Distinguished Merit
GC FancyFluff's Wished Upon A Star, DM
Red & White
Persian
Ow: Lily Newcomb