PRIZES & AWARDS
Unless otherwise indicated, the following are offered by the Border Terrier Club of America, Inc. through the generosity of its members.
All Pewter trophies are lead-free and handmade by K & S Pewter. All placement trophies have a bas relief Border Terrier head done by Damara Bolte. Damara has graciously and generously donated her work on the Border Terrier head to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Border
Terrier Club of America’s National Specialty. THANK YOU DAMARA!
SWEEPSTAKES
Dogs shown in Puppy Sweepstakes must also be entered in one of the regular classes at the regular entry fee and on the regular entry fee form. Indicate your Sweepstakes Class with age division in the space provided for "Additional Class".
The following classes will be provided for both dogs & bitches.
Junior Puppy Dogs, 6 mos. & under 9 mos.



Best Junior Puppy



Junior Puppy Dogs, 9 mos. & under 12 mos.


Best Opposite Sex Junior Puppy
Senior Puppy Dogs, 12 mos. & under 15 mos.


Best Senior Puppy
Senior Puppy Dogs, 15 mos. & under 18 mos.


Best Opposite Sex Senior Puppy



Senior Puppy Dogs, 18 mos. & under 21 mos.


Best Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes Prize Money
20% of the total entry fees will be retained by the Club for expenses. The remaining fees will be divided as follows:
First Prize.........................................................................50% of class entry
Second Prize....................................................................25% of class entry
Third Prize........................................................................15% of class entry
Fourth Prize......................................................................10% of class entry
CHALLENGE TROPHIES
Challenge Trophies are offered through the Border Terrier Club of America, Inc. for competition at its shows only. For permanent possession, the trophy must be one three times by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog nor at consecutive shows. A Commemorative Trophy will be given at the Awards Dinner.
BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES (Puppy): Karen Fitzpatrick offers the Living Legend Trophy, dedicated to Nancy Hughes, a Sterling Wine Cooler on a wooden base
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX IN SWEEPSTAKES (Puppy): Pat Quinn offers the Foxley Trophy, a Bronze on a wooden base
Best in Sweepstakes - Large Pewter Covered Pot and a Pewter Medallion
Best Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes - Large Pewter Covered Pot
Best Junior Puppy in Sweepstakes - Medium Pewter Covered Pot
Best Opposite Sex to Best Junior Puppy in Sweepstakes - Small Pewter Covered Pot
Best Senior in Sweepstakes - Medium Pewter Covered Pot
Best Opposite Sex to Best Senior in Sweepstakes - Small Pewter Covered Pot
First in Each Class – Pewter Juice Cup
Second, Third & Fourth in Each Class – Pewter Keychain
VETERAN
Dogs shown in Veteran Sweepstakes need not be entered in one of the regular classes at the regular entry fee and on the regular entry fee form. Indicate your Sweepstakes Class with age division in the space provided for "Additional Class".
The following classes will be provided for both dogs & bitches.



Veteran, 7 Yrs & under 10 Yrs.
Best In Veteran Sweeps



Veteran, 10 Yrs & under 13 Yrs.
Best Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweeps
Veteran Sweepstakes Prize Money
20% of the total entry fees will be retained by the Club for expenses. The remaining fees will be divided as follows:
First Prize......................................................................50% of class entry
Second Prize..................................................................25% of class entry
Third Prize......................................................................15% of class entry
Fourth Prize....................................................................10% of class entry
VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES
Best in Veteran Sweepstakes - Large Pewter Covered Pot and a Pewter Medallion
Best Opposite Sex to Best Veteran in Sweepstakes - Large Pewter Covered Pot
First in Each Class – Pewter Juice Cup
Second, Third & Fourth in Each Class – Pewter Keychain
7—10 Yrs Veteran Dog, First Place: Pewter Juice Cup offered by Madelyn Bolt, Foxbolt Border Terriers
Breed Prizes
CHALLENGE TROPHIES
Challenge Trophies are offered through the Border Terrier Club of America, Inc. for competition at its shows only. For permanent possession, the trophy must be won three times by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog nor at consecutive shows. A Commemorative Trophy will be given at Awards Dinner.
BEST OF BREED: The Dunraven Trophy, a Bronze Statue.
BREEDER OF BEST OF BREED: (to be awarded only when Best of Breed is American-Bred) – The Friends of Merritt N Pope offer the Merritt N Pope Memorial Trophy, a Sterling Silver Server. Returned to competition by Barbara Kemp.
BEST OF WINNERS – Nancy Hughes offers the Autocrat Trophy, a Bronze Sculpture.
BEST OF WINNERS – Betty Leighton offers the Random Bowl Trophy, 10 inch Silverplated Revere Bowl.
BEST OF WINNERS – The Shelburne Straps Trophy, 11 inch Silverplated Bowl offered in memory of Shelburne Straps by Kate J (Webb) Seemann & Harry H Webb. Returned to competition through the Border Terrier Club of America, Inc by Nancy Hughes.
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED – Karen Fitzpatrick offers The Rainsbarrow Lapsana Trophy, a sculpture.
WINNERS DOG (if owner handled) – Mr. & Mrs. R F Lieninger, Phyl-Bo Kennels offer The Benjamin Bottomly Trophy, an Engraved Pewter Plate.
WINNERS BITCH (if owner handled) – Mr. & Mrs. R F Lieninger, Phyl-Bo Kennels offer The Benjamin Bottomly Trophy, an Engraved Pewter Plate.
BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR – The Friends of Betsy Finley offer the Woodlawn Trophy, a Silverplated Sculpture created by Damara Bolte.
BEST VETERAN – The Northeast Border Terrier Club & other friends of Kate Murphy offer the Catherine A Murphy Memorial Trophy. This trophy is a statue of Eng/Am CH Workmore Waggoner WC done by Richard Chashoudian & offered by the Estate of the late Kate Seemann. The Bronze was commissioned by Kate Seeman & was designated to go to Kate Murphy upon the death of Kate Seemann. It seems very appropriate that this symbol of the strong friendship between two “old time” mentors who gave so much to the breed & Club should be awarded to the Best Veteran at the Border Terrier Club of America Inc. National Specialty.
BEST WORKING – Edward S Bear & Shelley O’Conner offer the Ed Bear Trophy, a Stained Glass Artwork in memory of CH Oban’s Rover Warrior CG SE.
BRED BY EXHIBITOR DOG CLASS, 1st - Sandra Gillen offers the Happy Hobbits Trophy, a Pewter Bowl on a wooden base.
BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCH CLASS, 1st – The Border Terrier Fanciers of the West offer The Dale R Gourlie Trophy, a Plaque.
Perpetual Trophies
Perpetual trophies offered through the Border Terrier Club of America, Inc. for competition at its shows only. These trophies cannot be retired but remain the property of the BTCA .
BREEDER OF BEST OF BREED—Portholme Mayduke Bowl
OWNER OF BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED—Portholme Mohr of Dalquest Trophy
BEST VETERAN—The Deerstone Trophy
BEST WORKING—The Dalquest Trophy
BEST OTTER HEAD—Dandyhow Quaich
Unless otherwise indicated, all placement trophies have a bas relief Border Terrier head done by Damara Bolte. Damara has graciously and generously donated her work on the Border Terrier head to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Border Terrier Club of America’s National Specialty.
BEST OF BREED – Pewter Marriage Cup and a Pewter Medallion
BEST OF WINNERS – Pewter Vase
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED – Pewter Tall Handled Oil Lamp
WINNERS DOG - Pewter 7” Plate
RESERVE WINNERS DOG - Pewter 6” Plate
WINNERS BITCH - Pewter 7” Plate
RESERVE WINNERS BITCH - Pewter 6” Plate
BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR - Pewter Vase
BEST VETERAN - Pewter Vase
BEST WORKING - Pewter Vase
BEST OTTER HEAD – Pewter Vase
BEST STUD DOG - Pewter Juice Cup
BEST BROOD BITCH - Pewter Juice Cup
BEST BRACE - Pewter Juice Cup
BEST TEAM - Pewter Juice Cup
BEST OF BREED, BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX, WINNERS DOG, WINNERS BITCH, BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR, BEST WORKING, BEST VETERAN—Stainless Steel Bowl and Dog Treats offered by Tracy Van Niel, Aardehond Border Terriers
FIRST IN EACH REGULAR & NONREGULAR CLASSES – Pewter Juice Cup
FIRST IN EACH REGULAR & NONREGULAR CLASSES - Crate Pad offered by Mary Beth Ensor, McHenry Border Terriers
SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH IN EACH REGULAR & NONREGULAR CLASSES – Pewter Pin
12—18 MONTH DOG CLASSES, First through Fourth offered by Sandra Moore.
BRED BY EXHIBITOR DOG CLASSES, First through Fourth offered by Sandra Gillen, Happy Hobbits Border Terriers.
BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCH CLASSES, First through Fourth offered by Deborah Pomeroy, Otley Border Terriers.
AMATEUR OWNER HANDLER BITCH CLASSES, First through Fourth offered by Martha duBois Duke, Slade Run Border Terriers, In Memory of Terry Gervias, a good friend and fellow BT Lover.
WORKING DOG CLASSES, First through Fourth offered by Tracy Van Niel, Aardehond Border Terriers
WORKING BITCH CLASSES, First through Fourth offered by Tim Carey and Kyle Karnash, Shadowhills Border Terriers
VETERAN BITCH CLASSES, First through Fourth offered by Judith Todd.
AWARDS OF MERIT
The judge may, at his discretion, recall into the ring up to 10% of Best of Breed Competitors to receive a Neck Ribbon with a Clip for Medallions offered by the Border Terrier Club of America, Inc. These Awards are reserved for those quality animals the judge feels are worthy of final consideration for Best of Breed.
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION PRIZES
Best Junior Handler—Pewter Large Covered Pot & Pewter Medallion
First in Each Class—Pewter Juice Cup
Second, Third & Fourth in Each Class—Pewter Key Chain
All Junior Showmanship Participants – Pewter Fox Ornament
BEST JUNIOR HANDLER—The Helen Irving Memorial Trophy - (a commemorative trophy is given for this) This is a perpetual trophy.
BEST JUNIOR HANDLER— $50 Savings Bond offered by Marg & Amanda Pough, Bandersnatch Border Terriers.
FIRST IN EACH JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP CLASS - Crate Pad offered by Mary Beth Ensor, McHenry Border Terriers.
FIRST IN EACH JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP CLASS - “AKC Complete Dog Book” offered by C T Giese, McHenry Border Terriers.
Class cash prizes will be paid in the ring to the person showing the dog. Claims for prize money must be made in the ring before the judging is over, and the Show Secretary’s office advised at once. The Show Secretary and show-giving Club disclaim any liability for cash prizes after the judging is over.
OBEDIENCE TRIAL
Qualifying score required for all prizes in Regular Classes.
PLEASE NOTE: We will not refund entry fees for bitches entered in Obedience that come in season after entries close. Move ups will be allowed at this trial per AKC Regulations.
CLASSIFICATION
Novice A Class, Novice B Class, Open A Class, Open B Class, Utility A Class, Utility B Class
Pre-Novice Class, Veterans Class, Brace Class, Team Class
OBEDIENCE PRIZES
Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes
Highest Combined Score in Open B & Utility Classes
NOVICE A CLASSES, First through Fourth offered by Michele and Mark Dougherty
NOVICE B CLASS, First Place offered by Donna and Andrew Smith
OPEN A CLASS, First Place offered by Judy and Gary Slayton
OPEN B CLASS, First Place offered by Jackie Sheridan-Moore
UTILITY A CLASS, First Place offered by John and Laurale Stern, Luvemur Kennels
CHALLENGE TROPHIES
HIGHEST SCORING DOG IN REGULAR CLASSES – Tyneside Border Terriers offer the Tyneside Trophy, a Bronze Sculpture by Damara Bolte, through the Border Terrier Club of America, Inc. for competition at its shows only. For permanent possession, award must be won three times by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog nor at consecutive shows. A Commemorative Trophy will be given at the Awards Dinner.
HIGHEST SCORING DOG IN REGULAR CLASSES – Crystal Paper Weight with Border Terrier Head and a Pewter Medallion
HIGHEST COMBINED SCORE IN OPEN B & UTILITY CLASSES – Crystal Paper Weight with Border Terrier Head and a Pewter Medallion
FIRST IN EACH REGULAR & NONREGULAR CLASSES – Pewter Juice Cup
SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH IN EACH REGULAR & NONREGULAR CLASSES – Pewter Pin
ALL QUALIFIERS (after placements)- Pewter Fox Ornament
RALLY TRIAL
RALLY ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE DOG’S JUMP HEIGHT.
Qualifying score required for all prizes.
PLEASE NOTE: We will not refund entry fees for bitches entered in Obedience that come in season after entries close.
Move ups will be allowed at this trial per AKC Regulations.
CLASSIFICATION
Novice A Class, Novice B Class, Advanced A Class, Advanced B Class,
Excellent A Class, Excellent B Class
RALLY PRIZES
First in Each Class – Pewter Juice Cup
Second, Third & Fourth in Each Class – Pewter Pin
All Qualifiers (after placements) – Pewter Fox Ornament
RALLY NOVICE A CLASSES, First through Fourth offered by Jennifer and Gerald Tollefson: In Memory Of Ch Luvemur Silverceeks Mr. Max, UD
RALLY ADVANCED A CLASSES, First through Fourth offered by Carol Soeldner, in honor of Trixie