Bisbee Benvenuto, known to us as Gypsy, was born 1 January 2004. Her mother is Champion Jossolli Juliana by Bisbee and her father is Champion Rathsrigg Ranolph. In 2004 she won Best Puppy in Breed at SKC (August - judge Roger Crooks) and Driffield (judge Carmel Smallwood-Cleveley). In 2005 she won three RCC's:
- National Terrier (judge Raplh Garbutt)
- Birmingham National (judge Carlos Saevich)
- Leeds (judge Margaret Phillips)
She also won Bedlington Terrier Puppy of the Year for 2004 at the new show sponsored by the BTA and the MBTC (judges all-rounder Dr Monica Boggia-Black, breed specialist Craig Richardson and terrier specialist Eileen Needham).
CRUFTS 2006
A little last minute grooming
Gypsy taking first in Limit Bitch from a class of 19 bitches
Gypsy went on to win the Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate
Judge Mr Chris Pick
Gypsy's Awards
The following 2 pictures were taken by Jon Caines and can be found along with many others on www.bedlingtonpictures.co.uk
Gypsy winning Limit Bitch
The Celebration
BCC Ch Honeymist Time Will Tell - RBCC Bisbee Benvenuto
National Terrier 2006 "Gypsy" wins her first Challenge Certificate
Lowbrook Llaffan winning Best of Breed and Bisbee Benvenuto winning Best Opposite Sex Judge Mrs Carmel Smallwood-Cleveley
BEDLINGTON TERRIER OF THE YEAR 2005 Held at the Canine Academy Tollerton 9th April 2006
We are delighted that Gypsy won Bedlington Terrier of the Year 2005 following on from her win as Bedlington Terrier Puppy of the Year 2004
The Judges left to right Barbara Anderson-Illingsworth, Alice Emsley and Carlos Saevich All are Breed Specialists as well as judging other breeds
Gypsy and proud owner/handler
Left to right Jetsway Mothers Ruin for Sevray Bedlington Terrier Puppy of the Year 2005 Owned by Viv and Ed Rainsbury Bisbee Benvenuto Bedlington Terrier of the Year 2005 Owned by Dorothy Owen Ch Jetsway Harvey Wallbanger Runner Up Bedlington Terrier of the Year 2005 Owned by Judy Thompson
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WELKS 29th April 2006
"Gypsy" wins her second Challenge Certificate at WELKS -West of England Ladies Kennel Society- 29th April 2006 - judge Mr Ernie Hill
Open Bitch 1st Bisbee Benvenuto - 2nd Mollora Fanfare For Ruffsfurze
Picture Jon Caines
The Challenge Certificate
Bath Championship Show 26th May 2006
Gypsy takes Best of Breed Judge Margaret Inglis No Challenge Certificates for Bedlingtons at this show
Southern Counties Championship Show 3rd June 2006
Picture Jon Caines
Gypsy on the table
Picture Jon Caines
Gypsy wins her third Bitch Challenge Certificate Judge Michael Gent Gypsy is now a Champion subject to Kennel Club confirmation
Midland Bedlington Terrier Club Championship Show 10th June 2006
Picture by Harvey Bell
Gypsy won her fourth Challenge Certificate and Best in Show Judge Shirley Davies
Three Counties Championship Show 13th June 2006
Gypsy takes Best of Breed Judge Gerry Pepper No CCs for Bedlingtons at this Show
Gypsy in the Terrier Group
22nd June 2006 - Confirmation of Gypsy's status as a Champion received from the Kennel Club
Blackpool 23rd June 2006 - Gypsy wins Reserve Bitch CC Judge Mrs F Somerfield
Picture Jon Caines
Picture Jon Caines
Paignton and District Fanciers Association - 13th July 2006 Gypsy takes 5th Challenge Certificate and Best of Breed Judge Mrs Zena Thorn Andrews
Picture Jon Caines
Leeds 22nd July 2006 - Gypsy wins 6th Challenge Certificate and Best of Breed Judge - Mrs Christine Bell
Picture Harvey Bell
Gypsy wins Bitch CC and BOS Driffield October 2006 Judge Maureen Micklethwaite
Picture Harvey Bell
Gypsy wins 8th CC and BOS Midland Counties Championship Show 29th October 2006 Judge Mrs Christine Reaston
Picture Jon Caines
Gypsy wins a 9th Challenge Certificate and also Best of Breed Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show 8th December 2006 Judge Mrs Viv Rainsbury
2007
Crufts - March 10th
Gypsy's first show this year and what a start taking Best of Breed Judge Stuart Yearley
Picture Jon Caines
Gypsy now has 10 CCs - 6 with BOB and 6 Reserve CCs
Gypsy on the table - Open Bitch
Picture Jon Caines
Gypsy 1st and half sister Ch Bisbee Madame Butterfly 2nd
Picture Jon Caines
Picture Jon Caines
The Bitch Challenge
Picture Jon Caines
For Best of Breed against Whisky Mack at Toffset
Is that a look of surprise or delight?
Picture Jon Caines
At last a smile
Picture Jon Caines
CRUFTS 2007 Best of Breed Crufts Hall of Fame Photograph
© Photo by Les Denman
Gypsy returned to the show ring on 4th August 2007 at the National Bedlington Terrier Club Championship Show when she was awarded Best in Show by
Mr Ellis Hulme
Picture by Harvey Bell
Picture by Harvey Bell
Mr Hulme awarded Best of Breed to Gypsy's mum Dimple at the Windsor Championship Show 1999 so it was particularly gratifying for her daughter to be awarded top honours by the same judge
Gypsy's second show after having puppies was the Scottish Kennel Club August 26th 2007 when she was awarded Best of Breed
Judge Mr Carlos Saevich
Gypsy won the Reserve Bitch CC at the Driffield Championship Show 21st September 2007
Judge Mrs Alice Emsley
Pictures Lesley Caines
Gypsy takes the Reserve CC
Three of Gypsy's babes at LKA Thanks to Jon Caines for the picture
Bisbee Boy Wonder Bisbee Bobbie Dazzler
Bisbee Sonoran Sunrise
Picture Jon Caines
Bisbee Boy Wonder Jacko Owned by Mr P Kiernan and Mrs D Liu - best puppy dog at LKA 2007
Gypsy was one of four - two dogs and two bitches - to be joint top Bedlington 2007
Gypsy is now taking a break from the show ring
Gypsy returns to the showring at Southern Counties Championship Show 31st May 2008 winning the RBCC Judge - Mr Ron Menaker USA
Pictures Jon Caines
After an absence of almost 4 years Gypsy returns to the ring to win
Best Veteran in Show National Bedlington Terrier Club Open Show 31st March 2012 Judge Mrs Jill Peak
Birmingham National Championship Show 19th May 2014
Gypsy wins Reserve Bitch CC from Veteran Bitch Class Judge Mrs Sylvia Morrice
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