United Pet Club

Title · Breeding

Distinguished Merit (DM)

Given by Fédération Internationale Féline

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About DM

Distinguished Merit (DM) is a FIFe title for a sire or dam whose offspring have won high FIFe titles.

How it's earned

At least 5 offspring holding International Champion or International Premior or higher, or a Merit or Winner title. Only titles registered in FIFe count, and for a male at least one of them must date from 1 January 2023 or later.

  • At least 5 offspring with IC or IP or higher, or a Merit or Winner title (FIFe titles only); for a male, at least one title from 2023-01-01 on.

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

Source: FIFe's ruleschecked 11 ноября 2026 г.