Versatility Award & Application

Border Terriers are active and versatile dogs. They were bred to have the skills and drive to excel in the field, and are happiest when working closely with their owners. Modern day Borders and their owners use these skills to compete in the many dogs sports available today. To recognize and preserve these traits and to encourage owners to enjoy them, the BTCA offers the Versatility Awards, which reward participation in a variety of dog activities.

The Versatility Award is designed so that the average Border and owner, with some effort, can earn one. It asks for one title in three different fields, and a total of seven points. About thirty Borders earn a Versatility Award each year. Many go on to earn the Versatility Excellent and Apex Awards, which require additional points, at least one working title, and considerable commitment from dog and owner. As a conformation title is not required, these awards are open to the pet as well as the champion and a number of pet Borders have Versatility, Versatility Excellent, and Versatility Apex Awards. It is not surprising that most dogs are five and six years old before they earn a Versatility Award.

To apply for a BTCA Versatility Award:

  • BTCA membership of owner or co-owner at the time of application is required. Dogs must be AKC, CKC or UK registered
  • Versatility Award requires 7 stars (*) in a minimum of three of the categories listed on the following page.
  • Versatility Excellent Award requires 12 or more stars (*) in a minimum of four of the categories listed on the following page including at least one field title.
  • Versatility Apex Award requires 24 or more stars (*) in a minimum of six of the categories listed on the following page including at least one field title.
  • AKC or equivalent CKC titles accepted along with BTCA and AWTA field titles.
  • Stars will count only once per level of difficulty.
  • Awards will be processed quarterly. Versatility Apex, Versatility Excellent and Versatility Awards will be digitally colorized.

Submit a completed application form (See Section 3) with proof [1] of each title/accomplishment claimed to:

Leslie Sprando
Versatility Awards Coordinator
442 Eureka Church Road,
Statesboro, GA 30461-7671
Email

[1] A copy of AKC/CKC/Summary of title progression(s), title certificate(s), registration certificate(s), etc. is required to verify titles/accomplishments claimed.

Versatility Application (PDF)

V and VX Titled Dogs

ROM Application (PDF)

ROM Records

Versatility ROM Application (PDF)

VROM Records

 Terrar Application (PDF)

Terrar Records

Applications received below will be eligible to participate in the Parade of Honor at the 2027 Border Terrier Club of America National Specialty

I am applying for the *

APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PROOF OF TITLES BEING CLAIMED [1]

Check all that apply:

Breed Conformation - AKC/CKC equivalent
Obedience/Rally - AKC, CKC, or UKC equivalent
Agility: AKC or CKC, USDAA, NADAC equivalent 1 star required for category to count
or CPE, UKC, TDAA
or AKC ACT
Field: (Required for VX) 1 star required for category to count - AKC or CKC equivalent
Flyball:
Tracking: AKC or CKC equivalent
Lure Coursing: AKC or CKC equivalent
Barn Hunt:
NASDA: 1 star required for category to count
Dock Diving:
Disc Dog:
Scent Work: 2 stars required for category to count AKC, CKC, NACSW, or UKC Equivalent
Equivalent to SWN for 2 **
Equivalent to SWA for 2 **
Equivalent to SWE for 2 **
Citizenship / Companion: 1 star required for category to count AKC, or CKC equivalent
Search & Rescue:

REQUIREMENTS: BTCA membership of owner or co-owner at the time of application is required. Dogs must be AKC, CKC or UK registered

Versatility Award requires 7 stars (*) in a minimum of three of the categories listed on the following page.
Versatility Excellent Award requires 12 or more stars (*) in a minimum of four of the categories listed on the following page including at least one field title.
Versatility Apex Award requires 24 or more stars (*) in a minimum of six of the categories listed on the following page including at least one field title.
AKC or equivalent CKC titles accepted along with BTCA and AWTA field titles.
Stars will count only once per level of difficulty.
Awards will be processed quarterly. Versatility Apex, Versatility Excellent and Versatility Awards will be digitally colorized.
Submit a completed application form (See Section 3) with proof [1] of each title/accomplishment claimed to:
Leslie Sprando, 442 Eureka Church Road, Statesboro, GA 30461-7671

[1] A copy of AKC/CKC/Summary of title progression(s), title certificate(s), registration certificate(s), etc. is required to verify titles/accomplishments claimed.

Questions: Email or 912-682-5229
Revised January 1, 2026

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