Great Lakes Region
Distinguished Merit
2024-2025
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 10 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 2024-2025 show year!
Distinguished Merit
CH Majmanes Romulus JrCoons Maximus, DM
Brown Classic Tabby & White
Maine Coon
Ow: Brenda Majdalani, John Rzyczycki
Distinguished Merit
CH RoyalDiamond Crown Jewel of Kinapak, DM
Tortoiseshell
Persian
Ow: Joan Daily
Distinguished Merit
Debo's Devil With A Blue Dress, DM
Blue Classic Tabby
Persian
Ow: Patti & Tim DeBiasse
Distinguished Merit
GC, BWR, NW Doll Villa My Love Story of Nudawnz, DM
Seal Lynx Point & White
Ragdoll
Ow: Shelby - John - Kelsey Friemoth, Lorna Friemoth-Gallion, Jason Gallion, Lauren Tan
Distinguished Merit
GC, BWR, NW Sanura Bella Notte, DM
Seal Point
Siamese
Ow: Mischa Taylor & Earle Brown
Distinguished Merit
GC, RW, Lynzkatz Cracker Jack, DM
Silver Classic Tabby & White
American Shorthair
Ow: Jon & Linda Bartley
Distinguished Merit
GC, RW, Meow My 16 Candles, DM
Blue Patched Mackerel Tabby
Persian
Ow: Zayda Stephens
Distinguished Merit
Rossiwood Blues Clues, DM
Solid Blue
Persian
Ow: Mitchell Ross