| Cats of Distinguished Merit
This is the third and forth installment in a series about those cats that have earned the title of DM. To earn this title, a female must have produced five cats who have either granded or themselves earned a DM. A male must have produced fifteen cats who have either granded or themselves earned a DM. The title Distinguished Merit was recognized in 1981, but can be gained retroactively via petition to CFA, identifying the qualifying offspring. by Karol Cummins GC. Joyvyn Purrfect Sirprize, DM Joy Anandi was thrilled at the opportunity to breed one of her first silvers GC Exton All American Girl of Joyvyn to CH Oakview Voyager of Psilocybin, as she loved the look of GC Oakview Cotton Candy of Exton. On August 16, 1982, GC Joyvyn Purrfect Sirprize, DM, and his litter sister GC Joyvyn Rebecca were born in Joy�s first litter of silvers. When he opened his eyes Joy knew he was something special and was such a perfect surprise to her that she named him so. Sirprize as Joy called him, became the foundation of the Joyvyn line and produced 16 Grand Champions, before he died at age six, in the arms of a dear friend of Joy�s. Joy and her friend were understandably devastated, but comforted each other throughout tragic event. In his honor, Joy set out to grand as many offspring of his as she could. Sirprize granded at age three weighing a hefty 12 pounds. As a mature adult, he did not really enjoy the shows, as he preferred being at home wooing and charming the girls and that he did extremely well. Joy describes him as prepotent as she often found a Sirprize �clone� in every litter and even today can see his �look� in lines that are descended him. Sirprize passed on his outstanding head type, low ears, short nose and well-balanced, heavily boned body. He also passed on his sweet temperament. He loved to have his belly scratched and loved to wrap his forepaws around Joy�s neck in a big hug. Sirprize lives on in his many distinguished offspring. Bred to the following females he produced the following 16 grands: CH Exton Candy Lady of Joyvyn: � GC Joyvyn Candy Kisses of Adcock DM, F, Shaded � GC Joyvyn Candy Man of Wishstar , M, Shaded Silver CH Jenwilli Maude of Joyvyn: � GC Joyvyn Alexis of Shadowspurr , Shaded Silver GC Joyvyn Candy Kisses of Adcock DM � GC Joyvyn Amelia of MJS , F, Shaded Silver � GC Joyvyn Divinity Candy of Elmbud , F, Shaded Silver � GC Joyvyn Fallan , F, Chinchilla Silver � GC Joyvyn Gentleman Jim , M, Shaded Silver � GC Joyvyn Sweet Carolina of Adcock , F, Shaded Silver Joyvyn Classy Girl: � GC Joyvyn Ashley , F, Shaded Silver Joyvyn Satin Doll of Wishstar: � GC Joyvyn Silk And Satin of Deetails , F, Shaded Silver GC Joyvyn Sophisticated Lady: � GC Joyvyn Carolina Joy of Enchanting , F, Shaded Silver GC Joyvyn Starlite Starbrite: � GC Joyvyn A Star Is Born , F, Shaded Silver � GC Joyvyn Galaxy of Fairisles , M, Shaded Silver CH Joyvyn Sweet Heather: � GC Joyvyn Starlite Starbrite , F, Shaded Silver � GP, RW Joyvyn Romeow, M CH Lockestill Silver Spoon of Joyvyn: � GC Joyvyn Dream Girl , F, Shaded Silver CH Sanmar Cantina: � GC Joyvyn Evita , F, Shaded Silver |
