Great Lakes Region
Distinguished Merit
2019-2020
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 2019-2020 show year!
Distinguished Merit
GC, RW Indiabi Rioja of Shera Len, DM
Ruddy
Abyssinian
Ow: Judy Laffin
Distinguished Merit
GC Thaifong Pandora of Joyofkitties, DM
Lilac Point
Siamese
Ow: Virginia Wheeldon
Distinguished Merit
GC Tylona's Madrigal, DM
Russian Blue
Ow: Barbara & Tim Schreck
Distinguished Merit
GC Chome Chai Mezashi of NuDawnz, DM
Brown Patterned & White
Japanese Bobtail
Ow: S-J-L-K Friemoth
Distinguished Merit
GC, NW Dewisplear Archangel Michael, DM
Brown Mackerel Tabby
Maine Coon Cat
Ow: Joelle & Camille Chaney
Distinguished Merit
GC Dewisplear Lorkyn Mayfair, DM
Brown Patched Mackerel Tabby & White
Maine Coon Cat
Ow: Joelle & Camelle Chaney
Distinguished Merit
GC, BWR, RW Shera Len Killian, DM
Red
Abyssinian
Ow: Betsy Arnold
Distinguished Merit
Imladris Indil Garfield, DM
Red Mackerel Tabby
Oriental Shorthair
Ow: Valerie Smith