Great Lakes Region
Distinguished Merit
2017-2018
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 2017-2018 show year!
Distinguished Merit
GC, BWR, NW Ivy Cat Black Ice of Purr Elli, DM
Black
Exotic
Ow: Tabatha Metcalf & Pam DeGolyer
Distinguished Merit
GC Wenlock Solitude of Dulcimer, DM
Natural Point
Tonkinese
Ow: John & Megan Hiemstra
Distinguished Merit
CH Suavere's Prae Dulcis, DM
Copper-Eyed White
Persian
Ow: Carolyn & Stephen Vogel
Distinguished Merit
GC, BW Nudawnz The Gnome From Nome, DM
Copper-Eyed White
American Bobtail
Ow: Shelby, John, Lorna & Kelsey Friemoth
Distinguished Merit
CH Lynkatz Amelia Butterworth, DM
Red Tabby
American Shorthair
Ow: Linda & Jon Bartley
Distinguished Merit
GC, NW Dandyblue Mr Wonderland, DM
Blue
British Shorthair
Ow: Paul & Ginger Meeker
Distinguished Merit
GC Blakewood September Morn, DM
Chocolate Tortie Lynx Point
Colorpoint Shorthair
Ow: Kathleen & William Hoos
Distinguished Merit
GC Clarick's Paisley, DM
Blue Patched Mackerel Tabby & White
Devon Rex
Ow: Celestia Wright
Distinguished Merit
GC Shera Len Khaos of Paradocs, DM
Ruddy
Abyssinian
Ow: Beth Reiley
Distinguished Merit
GC Nudawnz Alaskan Tundra, DM
Brown Spotted Tabby
American Bobtail
Ow: Lorna Friemoth
Distinguished Merit
CH Mistysprings Arctic Rose, DM
Odd-Eyed White
Manx Shorthair
Ow: Gaynell Van Weelden
Distinguished Merit
CH Bleunote Scarlett's Lacy of Thaifong, DM
Lilac Point
Siamese
Ow: Virginia Wheeldon