Result: NGSPA Region 19 Championships

Location: Rhame, North Dakota

Post Date: Dec 16, 2025

Submitted By: Robin Lambourn & Dan DiMambro

NGSPA Region 19 Open Shooting Dog Championship (l-r). Jarrett Bell (judge), April DiMambro with Monkeyshines Callme The Breeze, Dan DiMambro with Macke's Jim Bob, Vincent Tuttle (judge), and Bradley Laverne.

The NGSPA Region 19 Championships took place in Rhame, North Dakota, for the third consecutive year. The club once again offered Open All-Age and Open Shooting Championships.
The Jacobson Ranch was greener than anyone could recall, the result of heavy summer rains. Wild bird populations were not quite as strong this year as in the past two years, as nesting conditions were less than ideal. Nevertheless, almost every dog that stayed down for the hour had opportunities. Pheasant contacts were a bit more plentiful than grouse contacts this year. The weather cooperated for the most part, with cool mornings turning into warm afternoons, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. The beautiful rolling badlands crossed by brushy draws provided the perfect setting for a wild bird trial, as always.

Thank you to everyone who made the 2025 NGSPA Region 19 Championships a success. First, thank you to Ryan Jacobson and his family for hosting. Thanks as well to Will Dunn for sharing his training grounds and setting courses. The participants and our sponsors also deserve our gratitude. Thank you to our sponsors Purina and Dogs Unlimited for their generous support. Last but not least, thank you to Jarrett Bell and Vincent Tuttle for leaving summer camp for a few days to judge both stakes.

NGSPA Region 19 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship
Monkeyshines Callme The Breeze Wins the Open Shooting Dog with a Lofty Shooting Dog Race; Macke's Jim Bob, Runner-up.

The Open Shooting Dog Championship drew a strong field, with several contenders showing the race and bird work worthy of recognition. When the dust settled, Monkeyshines Callme The Breeze, handled by Dan DiMambro, scouted by April DiMambro, and owned by Helmut Schoen, emerged at the top. "Breezy" had a forward, powerful ground race and two well-executed finds, leaving a lasting impression on the judges. Breezy wasted no time showing her intentions, breaking away with strength and determination. She handled the course with an attractive, forward pattern, reaching the edges while maintaining a smooth rapport with her handler. Her first find came deep on the left, where she was found standing with intensity and style. All was in order at flush and shot. She scored again later with a mannerly piece of bird work, high and tight, showing the kind of composure that complements a big, reaching race. Breezy finished forward and to the front, still driving when time was called, leaving no doubt of her quality.

The runner-up champion was Macke's Jim Bob, handled by Dan DiMambro, scouted by April DiMambro, and owned by Abe and Katelyn Macke. Jim Bob also ran a strong, forward race that pushed the winner to the very end. Jim Bob applied himself with determination, handling kindly and showing great strength on the ground. He was credited with two solid finds, each handled with polish and style. His application to the course was consistent, and he too finished with plenty left in the tank, leaving the judges with a worthy choice for second. Both dogs represented their owners and handlers with distinction, and together they set a high standard for the stake.

Rhame, N. D., September 7
Judges: Jarrett Bell and Vincent Tuttle
NGSPA REGION 19 OPEN SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 20 German Shorthairs
Winner-MONEKEYSHINES CALLME THE BREEZE, F1699127, German Shorthair female, by Riden High Rudy-Cuttin Wilds Space Cowgirl. Helmut Schoen, owner; Dan DiMambro, handler.
Runner-Up-MACKE'S JIM BOB, F1703274, German Shorthair male, by Riden High Rudy-Cuttin Wilds Space Cowgirl. Abraham Macke, owner; Dan DiMambro, handler.

NGSPA Region 19 Open All-Age Championship
Open All-Age Downgraded To A Classic; Judges Award BMB's Supernova First and P W Lightening Bolt Second.

The judges withheld championship placements in the Open All-Age but awarded first place to BMB's Supernova and second place to P W Lightening Bolt after downgrading the stake to a Classic. The judges withheld third place. The stake drew some competitive entries, but unfortunately, some dogs ran all-age but did not locate game; other dogs had bird work but did not run all-age, and some dogs did neither.

The first- and second-place dogs both had productive bird work with power shooting dog applications on a warm day. "Nova" was handled by Brandon Blum and scouted by Robin Lambourn. Running in the fourth brace after a quick lunch, she scored an early find at 7 on a hen pheasant at the edge of a field after a powerful breakaway. Nova stood with style and composure with the bird pinned 10 yards in front of her nose. She continued making nice moves, especially at 20 along a ridge to the left, but slowed a bit in the last 30. After some watering, Nova finished nicely at time on the other side of a fence to the right.
"Bolt" was handled by Rich Robertson Jr., scouted by Brandon Blum, and is owned by Keith and Bobbi Richardson. Running in the heat of the day in the fifth brace, Bolt made some impressive swings in the first half of the brace, taking the fence to the right and front after breakaway. Bolt had an ambiguous stop to flush on a hen pheasant at 30. The judges could not see whether the bird left before or after the dog stopped moving, but Bolt was found standing with everything in order after the flush. Like the first-place dog, Bolt succumbed to the heat a bit in the last 30 minutes, which probably cost him the championship. Nevertheless, both dogs had strong performances in difficult running conditions.

NGSPA REGION 19 OPEN ALL-AGE CLASSIC [One-Hour Heats] - 11 German Shorthairs
[Title Withheld]
Winner-BMB'S SUPERNOVA, F1705662, German Shorthair female, by B M B's Freeloader-All N's Southern Comfort. Karen Bravender & Tim Heydorff, owners; Brandon Blum, handler.
Runner-Up-P W LIGHTENING BOLT, F1702025, German Shorthair male, by P W Ben There Done That-P W Penny Singing The Blues. Keith & Bobbi Richardson, owners; Rich Robertson Jr., handler.

NGSPA Region 19 Open All-Age Classic (l-r): Vincent Tuttle (judge), Brandon Blum with BMB's Supernova, Ryan Jacobson, Rich Robertson Jr. with P W Lightening Bolt, Jarrett Bell (judge), and Will Dunn.