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Kristine Dougherty & Janice O. Harrison · Tallahassee, FL
MVB
2026
256 dogs recognized from 2000 to 2026. Data updated Aug 18, 2026. Use the filters below to find a specific dog, year, or award level.
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Class of 2026 4 dogs
Class of 2025 9 dogs
Class of 2024 16 dogs
Class of 2023 32 dogs
Class of 2022 11 dogs
Class of 2021 38 dogs
Class of 2020 11 dogs
Class of 2019 14 dogs
Class of 2018 10 dogs
Class of 2017 8 dogs
Class of 2016 8 dogs
Class of 2015 15 dogs
Class of 2014 19 dogs
Class of 2013 6 dogs
Class of 2012 4 dogs
Class of 2011 10 dogs
Class of 2010 6 dogs
Class of 2009 4 dogs
Class of 2008 9 dogs
Class of 2007 7 dogs
Class of 2006 5 dogs
Class of 2005 2 dogs
Class of 2004 3 dogs
Class of 2003 4 dogs
Class of 2000 1 dogs
The Versatile Basenji Program is designed to reward the lifetime achievements of a basenji. Individuals who meet the requirements receive a BCOA medallion and a personalized certificate listing the dog's name, owners' names, award level achieved, and class year of induction. A dog receives only one medallion in its lifetime, but may earn advancing levels of certificate as it progresses.
Each year, the newest "Class of" awardees are published in a BCOA publication and added to the Honor Roll.
Award levels seven recognition tiers
VBE
MVB
VBX
VB
VBS2
VBS
PVB
Recognized categories 11 categories of activity
The program recognizes a wide spectrum of activities and achievements across these categories:
Agility
Conformation
Drafting
Lure (Coursing & Racing)
Herding (Herding & Treibball)
Obedience (Freestyle, Obedience, Rally)
Public Service & Community Outreach
Team Relay Racing (Flyball, Scent Hurdle)
Scent Work (Barn Hunt, Nose Work, Tracking)
Weight Pulling
Miscellaneous Sports (Back Packing, Frisbee, Dock Diving, Water)
How to apply forms and submission process
The Versatile Basenji Program offers an interactive Excel application along with printable PDF forms. Applications are submitted by email or postal mail to the program coordinator.
Application (Interactive)
Excel form with drop-down title pickers; automatically calculates the award level. Submit by email.
Application (Printable)
Print a hardcopy and fill out by hand. Submit by email or regular mail.
Titles List
Printable listing of every recognized title organized by category, venue, and titling organization.
Rainbow Form
For updating a dog's final list of titles after passing. You may submit a photo with the form.
Direct questions to for Suzanne LaCroix, Versatile Basenji Program Coordinator.
Frequently asked questions 10 common questions
Who can apply for these awards?
The Versatile Basenji Program recognizes the accomplishments of any basenji, living or deceased. Owners are not required to be BCOA members at the time of application.
Is there a cost to apply?
There is no application fee. All costs are underwritten by the BCOA and dedicated volunteers. Applicants only pay for postage to mail in their application and supporting documents.
What does my dog receive?
Applicants who meet the criteria of a VBP recognition level receive a personalized certificate including the dog's and handler's names, plus the dog's titles at the time of application. The first time a dog achieves the Versatile Basenji level (or higher), it also receives a bronze BCOA medallion. Subsequent advancing levels receive certificates only. All recognized dogs are listed on the Honor Roll above; please send your dog's picture at the time of application.
What if my basenji died prior to 1980?
Under a grandfathering clause, the VBP will make criteria allowances for dogs who died prior to 1980, because competitive canine activities were limited at that time. Owners may make a general written application stating the dog's broad accomplishments for review by the Performance Events Committee. Any basenji deceased after 1980 must meet the current stated program criteria for each recognition level.
How many awards can my dog receive?
The VBP rewards lifetime achievement. Owners are encouraged to apply as soon as they qualify for a recognition level, and may re-apply at higher levels as the dog progresses. It is possible for a basenji to be recognized at each of the seven levels.
How do I use the Titles List?
Go to the Titles List PDF and circle every title your basenji has achieved. Titles are organized by Category, then by Venue, then by Titling Organization. For example, an AKC novice agility title (NA) lives under the Agility category, AKC venue, with the qualifying title column showing NA. Repeat for all titles.
How do I determine my dog's award level?
After circling all achieved titles, tally how many you have in each column (Entry, Qualifying, Intermediate, Advanced, Elite) and note how many different Categories they fall within. Only the highest title achieved for a given organization's titling series counts; for example, AKC NA + AKC OA counts as one Intermediate title, not two. The Application Form lists the minimum requirements for each award level.
How do I count multiple titles from a single titling series?
Only the highest title in a series counts. AKC NA + AKC OA = one Intermediate title. However, AKC NA + AKC NAJ count as two Qualifying titles within one Category, because they are different series within the same venue.
How do I count multiple titles for a single Venue?
Every title earned from different organizations within a single venue counts. For example, AKC TD + CKC TD + ASCA TD counts as three Intermediate titles from one Category. Similarly, AKC CH + CKC CH + IABCA IntCH counts as three Qualifying titles from one Category. These add up quickly when working toward advanced award levels via Option B.
What happened to the older program rules?
Whenever the VBP undergoes major updates, applicants get a one-year grace period to keep applying under the previous program's rules. The current rules took effect with the 2014 program update; that one-year window closed October 1, 2015.