United Pet Club

Title · Breeding

Distinguished Merit (DM)

Given by Cat Fanciers' Association

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About DM

Distinguished Merit (DM) is a CFA title for a sire or dam that has produced a set number of offspring with top CFA titles.

How it's earned

A male needs 10 offspring that are Grand Champions, Grand Premiers or DM; a female needs 5.

  • 10 offspring (male) or 5 (female) holding the Grand Champion, Grand Premier or DM title.

This is United Pet Club's summary, in our own words. CFA's own rules are the authoritative version, and they can change.

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