Perhaps the most coveted title a cat can be awarded in CFA is that of Distinguished Merit or DM.
To be awarded the Distinguished Merit title in CFA, a male cat must sire a minimum of 15 cats who have earned at least one of three titles: Grand Champion, Grand Premier or Distinguished Merit.
A Female DM must have produced 5 or more offspring who earn at least one of these titles.
Regardless of how many titles it earns, an individual cat can count only once towards the DM title of each of its parents.
Often called the "Breeder's" title, the DM represents how well a cat has contributed to the next generation of its breed... and it is the recognition of this impact on future generations that makes this award such a special accomplishment.
The Sphynx was first accepted for championship competition in CFA in 2002. In 2004, the first Distinguished Merit title earned by a Sphynx was a calico female named Ms Intrigue Belaranger, DM. The first male Sphynx DM was earned in 2012 by GC, RW Naykids Mr Nudiverse of Kikapoo, DM, a black & white male.
Sphynx Distinguished Merit Cats in CFA
Year |
Name |
Sex |
Color |
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2003-04 |
Ms Intrigue Belaranger, DM First Sphynx DM |
F |
Calico |
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2005-06 |
CH Le L'Amitie Amenhotepsat of Skinzin, DM |
F |
Cream & White |
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GC Angelfire-TN Skylark of Majikmoon, DM |
F |
Cream & White |
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2006-07 |
CH Majikmoon Dont B Jealous Qtee, DM |
F |
Red Tabby & White |
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2007-08 |
CH Le L'Amitie Cherir S'il Vous Plait, DM |
F |
Calico |
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GC Le L'Amitie Isis of Skinzin, DM |
F |
Calico |
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2008-09 |
GC, NW Pretty Bald The Cunucks of Whiteweb, DM |
F |
Brown Tabby & White |
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2009-10 |
GC Hapajo's Nude Indigo, DM |
F |
Blue Mink & White |
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2010-11 |
GC, RW Majikmoon Bandesoleil, DM |
F |
Red |
|
CH Kikapoo's Pearl Jam, DM |
F |
Red |
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GC Godz Camelia, DM |
F |
Dilute Calico |
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GC Skinzin Pillow Talk of Mericat, DM |
F |
Blue & White |
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2011-12 |
GC, RW Naykids Mr Nudiverse of Kikapoo, DM First Male Sphynx DM |
M |
Black & White |
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CH Le L'Amitie Smoky Mt Rain of Kaylee, DM |
F |
Seal Point & White |
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GC, GP, BW, NW Pinupcats Vision In Black & White |
F |
Black & White |
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2012-13 |
GC, RW Nianguaview Vanity Bair of Inrxs, DM |
F |
Van Black & White |
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GC Mighty Meows Miao Miao of Changqing, DM |
F |
Tortoiseshell |
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2014-15 |
GC D'Eden Lover G Loverdose, DM |
F |
Red & White |
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2015-16 |
GC Le L'Amitie Centerfold of Godz, DM |
F |
Red |
|
GC, RW Pinupcats Pirate Flag, DM |
M |
Black & White |
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2016-17 |
GC, NW Kikapoo's Belle-Of-The Bald, DM |
F |
Calico |
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GC PinUpCats Next Top Model, DM |
F |
Calico |
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2017-18 |
** GC Pinupcats Frank N'Beans, DM |
M |
Red & White |
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2018-19 |
GC, BWR, NW Pinupcats Supa Dupa Fly of Kuorii, DM |
F |
Black & White |
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** NOTE: Effective April 30, 2021, the number of qualifying offspring needed for a male cat to earn his DM title was reduced from 15 to 10. See our DM History article for more details. The cats receiving a retroactive DM award have been added to this list in the show season they would have been awarded their DM title. The cat's name appears on a light gray background. |
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