Great Lakes Region 2016-2017 Distinguished Merit

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 the Distinguished Merit title during the 2016-2017 show season.

 

  • GC, RW SYRACOON BITS AND PIECES, DM
  • DOB: 4/17/2014
  • Brown Patched Tabby & White Maine Coon Female
  • Breeder: Alexis Mitchell
  • Owner: Martha Auspitz, Norman Auspitz, Beth Feinger, Alexis Mitchell

 

  • GC DEBO'S DREAM ON, DM
  • DOB: 7/29/2013
  • Brown Mackerel Tabby Persian Female
  • Breeder: Patti DeBiasse, Tim DeBiasse
  • Owner: Patti DeBiasse, Tim DeBiasse

 

  • GC FANCYFLUFF'S WISHED UPON A STAR, DM
  • DOB: 11/19/2011
  • Red & White Persian Female
  • Breeder: Lily Newcomb
  • Owner: Lily Newcomb

 

  • NUDAWNZ BEIGNET DUMONDE, DM
  • DOB: 6/11/2012
  • Cream Point Colorpoint Shorthair Female
  • Breeder: Shelby Friemoth, John Friemoth, Lorna Friemoth, Kelsey Friemoth, Seth Baugh
  • Owner: Kathleen Hoos, William Hoos

 

  • GC HIGHLANDER RHIANNON OF DULCIMER, DM
  • DOB: 3/23/2010
  • Brown Tabby Maine Coon Female
  • Breeder: Teresa Signore, Edwin Sweeney
  • Owner: Megan Hiemstra, Teresa Sweeney

 

  • GC, RW SUAVERE'S LITTLE BLACK DRESS, DM
  • DOB: 3/26/2008
  • Black Persian Female
  • Breeder: Carolyn Vogel, Stephen Vogel
  • Owner: Carolyn Vogel, Stephen Vogel

 

  • CH LYNZKATZ TIGER HONEY OF DOVON, DM
  • DOB: 9/25/2012
  • Brown Patched Tabby & White American Shorthair Female
  • Breeder: Linda Bartley, Jonathan Bartley, Doug VonAswege, Kathie VonAswege
  • Owner: Linda Bartley, Jonathan Bartley, Doug VonAswege, Kathie VonAswege

 

  • GC, RW IRISHCOONS JESSE MAYFAIR DEWISPLEAR, DM
  • DOB: 10/20/2011
  • Brown Patched Tabby & White Maine Coon Female
  • Breeder: Lynn Hofstetter
  • Owner: Joel Chaney, Camelle Chaney

 

  • GC, RW ZEHNDER ESPRIT, DM
  • DOB: 7/29/2011
  • Blue Abyssinian Female
  • Breeder: Sue Vande Sande, Monica Zehnder
  • Owner: Monica Zehnder

 

  • CH MINKITTY'S PEGGY SUE, DM
  • DOB: 7/19/2013
  • Champagne Solid Tonkinese Female
  • Breeder: Nancy Mikita
  • Owner: Nancy Ann Mikita

 

  • GC KARABEL'S POCKET FULL-OF-SUNSHINE, DM
  • DOB: 5/24/2009
  • Cream Point Persian Female
  • Breeder: Christine Arnold
  • Owner: Christine Arnold

 

  • COTTONTOP GEE WHIZ!, DM
  • DOB 03/26/13
  • Calico Persian Female
  • Breeder: Mandy Moesch
  • Owner: Mandy Moesch