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. Effective April 30, 2021, the number of qualifying offspring was reduced from 15 to 10 for males.
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 parti-color division is unique, as it is only made up of females. The first parti-color Persian DM was earned in 1977, by a tortoiseshell female named GC Jo-Le’s Mysdeal, DM.
Particolor Persian Distinguished Merit Cats in CFA
Year | Name | Sex | Color | |
1976-77 | GC Jo-Le’s Mysdeal, DM First Parti-Color DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
1981-82 | GC Paquita Serenade, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
1982-83 | CH Chatalain Pepita of Currle Cats, DM | F | Blue-Cream | |
CH Prim-Pet Dew Drop of Jama Kats, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
CH Tao Lu’s Shalimar of Palmaire, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
1983-84 | GC Prim-Pet Mirage, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
Prim-Pet Pandemonium of Midas, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
1984-85 | Bricbrac’s Angie Babie, DM | F | Blue-Cream | |
GC Janilee Honey Do, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC Kohinoor Myth, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
CH Laves Judy Tar-Tan, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC Sun Steps Misty Blu, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
1985-86 | Ann-Ge’s Debbie, DM | F | Blue-Cream | |
GC Mystichill Mitzvah of Bar-B, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Ronlyn Wigan of Aziza, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
CH Show ‘N Tell’s Buttercup, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
1986-87 | CH Midas Melancholy Baby of Charlee, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
1987-88 | CH, GP Katrina’s Tinsel of Marsamis, DM | F | Blue-Cream | |
GC Kitty Charm’s Mystique, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
Lullaby Allure of Mystichill, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Myshadows China Doll of Ronlyn, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Mystichill Too Hot To Handle, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
1988-89 | D-Jon Well Fancy That, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
Mystichill Cartoon of South Paw, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
1989-90 | GC Connaught Erinn, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
Currle Cats Charity of Ronlyn, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Jovan’s Summer, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC Ky-Ro’s Tootsie Tulip of Lauralas, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
CH Laforet Angelina of Beaudee, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Marhei’s Wendy, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Meadowlark’s Autumn Leaves of Skyhy, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
CH Myshadows Mimsy of Ronlyn, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
CH Shadygrove Ginger Blue of Sandman, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
Teacherspet Skipper of Sulltans, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
1990-91 | Adelweis Flash Dance, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
GC Bolo First Edition, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
CH Copacats Betty of Furfrenz, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
CH Gatnel’s Miss Marple, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Kitty Charm’s Tango of Prideomine, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Lullaby Avanti of Bar-B, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Pdees Painted Lady, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
South Paw Good Golly Miss Molly, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
1991-92 | Gatnel’s Zarah, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
GC Kitty Charm’s Megan, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Marhei Josephine of Bolo, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, BW, NW Samwai Cloisonne of Emeres, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Skipjack’s Mayday, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
1992-93 | GC Debo’s Dazzle, DM | F | Blue-Cream | |
Jonala Venezia of Lucca, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Marhei June Bug of Bolo, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
CH Purrkay’s Miss Markie, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
South Paw It’s My Parti, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC South Paw Lollipop, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC, GP South Paw Over The Rainbow, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, PR Wenlock Emalynn, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
1993-94 | Bajonga’s Striped Tease of Jadon, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
GC Bolo’s Fruit O’The Loom, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, RW Bolo’s Roseann, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Furfrenz Catch A Falling Star, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC Marhei Fruitcake, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
CH Shali Mabel Black Label of Himirose, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC South Paw Dazy Mae, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
South Paw Penelope of Jonala, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC South Paw Tammy Faye, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
CH Sunny Ridge Wildfire of Cinema, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Susfur Mystique, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
CH Willowviews Sparkle Plenty, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
1994-95 | GC Aziza’s Emmanuelle, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
GC Budmar’s Tia Maria, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, PR Casimar’s Embers ‘n’ Ashes, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, NW Catala’s Blaze Starr of Carolot, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Lauralas Marigold, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Quin-Jo’s Tootsie of Cattrax, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Rubyrose’s Egg On My Face, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC, GP Shelbie’s Sneak Preview, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC Veach’s Jitterbug of Kirk, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
1995-96 | CH Aladar’s Windflower, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
GC Aziza’s Lucy Ann of Wenlock, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Bar-B Sweet Temptation of Dalu, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Chrishanna’s Razzamatazz of Ezluvin, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Framor’s Martini, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, RW Jlor’s Bonnie Blue Chip of Barmont, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
CH Shelbie’s Maid In The Shade, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Vickits Spirit of Nordeekat, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
1996-97 | GC Bolo’s Unforgettable of Fancee That, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
CH Chancery’s All That Jazz, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, NW Currle Cats Chrissy of Marcus, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC Q-T Cats Tara, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC Vickits Natasha of Saar Godul, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC Woodspirit’s Prima Donna, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
1997-98 | CH Chilco’s Bobbie Jean of PaJean, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
GC, RW Cobby-Corp Hopskoch of Mollycoddled, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, RW Mar-Ja Luvs Autumn of Shelbie, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Quin-Jo Maggie May of Cuttys, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
1998-99 | CH Brasstacks Cassidy of Tailteezers, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
Colesco Star Brite of Ladar, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
DeMiara’s Mistletoe, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
CH Fanci Fx Cute As A Bug, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Kittensrus Amy of Katreenas, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Red Sky Aurora Borealis, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
1999-00 | GC Aftabi’s Secret Sauce, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
GC, RW Araho’s Patti Mahoney, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Jaymick’s Jody of Whisperwood, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
CH Lorant’s Annie of Kelsha, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, NW Marcus M’donna, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Mountcascade’s Northern Love, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
2000-01 | Catillak’s Indiscreet of Janita, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
CH Derrboux Natacha of Panei, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, RW Fox Hara Morning Glory, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC, RW Jerimar Restless Heart of Aegaeon, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC South Paw Topsy Turvy, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Woodspirit Shelly of Waveland, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2001-02 | GC Fur Pleasure’s Lucky, DM | F | Lilac-Cream | |
CH Diand’s Fast Play of Dancing Play, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC, GP Belcats When Sunny Gets Blue, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
CH Tehy Hello Darlin’, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
CH Lake Hyco’s Indigo Bunting, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
CH Chieko Bit Queen, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Chez Mana Ratatouille of Catcharm, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, RW Boberan’s Something To Remember, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2002-03 | CH Lobell’s Chiq Mystique of Karabel, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
GC Aftabi’s Tiggy Winkle, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, RW Boberan’s Holiday, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2003-04 | GC Kall 104, Rixxy Rixx of Catsafrats, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
Catcharm Quatre, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, RW Kelsha Blessing Way, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC, RW Fancypaws Princess Diana of Ebonez, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC Ebonez Afterglow, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Char-O’s Flash Dance, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2004-05 | GC, NW Catsafrats Star Spangled, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
GC, RW Tail Teezers Snickers, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC I-Catchers Kalua And Cream, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Steeplechase Hot Tamale, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Bastis Carmen Miranda of Kenkat, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, RW Sunmarble Happy Coco, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Jadon Flying High of Char-O, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC, NW Kenkat 1stclass Upgrade of Jadon, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
2005-06 | GC Artemis Amazing Grace of In Style, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
2006-07 | CH Cacao Gia, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
CH Bontiphil Melissa, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
CH Magratheas Mescalin of Tinafeld, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2007-08 | GC Tehy’s Hope, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
GC Catcharm Mary Ann, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC Boberan’s Wild Music, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2008-09 | GC, RW Bayou Moon Marie Leveau, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
GC, RW Laves One Point Marble of Pingu, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, NW Marcus Mrs. Butterworth, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC, RW Pingu Alison, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Artemis Chalet, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
2009-10 | CH Eastcloud Maudela, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
2010-11 | GC Catsafrats Star Ruby of Tufftons, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
GC, BW, RW Catsafrats Stars Above of Wishes, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Sha Yen Heaven Sent, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Boberan’s Angelia of Meeukka, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
GC Last Call’s Rum Punch, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
CH Catcharm Smarty Pants, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
2011-12 | GC, RW Lox-Nott You Give Me Fever, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
Noblessa’s Larissa, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2012-13 | CH Lox-Nott Delilah of Mikkat, DM | F | Blue-Cream | |
GC Chez Mana Gigi, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
2013-14 | Panei’s Summer Magic, DM | F | Blue-Cream | |
GC Stunning’s Afternoon Delight, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2014-15 | Purrty Katz Twilight of Suavere, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
CH Kitty Charm Whisperwing Wind, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
Wallhala Oh My Good!!!, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2015-16 | GC Double Take Just A Doll, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
GC Tombrock Skittles, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
CH Tombrock Secret Fruit, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2016-17 | GC, NW Catsafrats Viva Amore, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
GC Validian Brocade, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
CH Zhao Be Still My Heart of Kuorii, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2017-18 | GC, NW D’Eden Lover Godiva of Wishes, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
Panei Cloisonne of Validian, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2019-20 | Haendel’s Molly’s Memory, DM | F | Blue-Cream | |
D’Vine Miss Emm of Tehy, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2020-21 | CH Jovan Spumoni, DM | F | Blue-Cream | |
CH Windyvalley’s Bumbleberry Pie, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2021-22 | GC, RW Scrimshaw Mouse Angel, DM | F | Blue-Cream | |
GC, GP, RW Maradan Tormenta, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2022-23 | Aventurine Scarlett of Beaubarr, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
Double Take Bahama Mama, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
Tehy Kandie, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Suavere’s Midsummers Dream of Panei, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2023-24 | GC, RW Monvtana Patchoulie of Gemquest, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
Selenwey Kilimanjaro of Vicattery, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
CH Dark Diamond’s Sharman of B.O.W, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Goliada Grace Kelly, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
2024-25 | CH Royaldiamond Crown Jewel of Kinapak, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
GC, BWC, NW Dark Diamond’s Chantal of Chnred, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
2025-26 | GC, BWR, NW Lox-Nott Madagascar, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | |
CH Castlegate’s Veronica of Rossiwood, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
GC Preciousice Bada Bing Bada Boom, DM | F | Blue-Cream | ||
Boberan Aretha Franklin, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
D’Eden Lover Dynastie, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
D’Eden Lover Oko By Oko, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
D’Eden Lover Suzette of Compri, DM | F | Tortoiseshell | ||
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