Ernie

Ch. Ashbrook Winfree Band of Brothers
(Ashbrook Element of Surprise x Ch. Winfree's Pullin Strings at Ashbrook)

	Introducing Winfree's 49^th Champion!!!!! On August 22, 2008, Ernie went WD/BOB/BOW for a 3-point major and his Championship title. The judge was Sam Houston McDonald and the show, held in W. Springfield, MA, was sponsored by the Elm City Kennel Club. Way to go, Ernie!!!!!

	At the Lakes Regional Kennel Club on July 9, 2008, Ernie was Winners Dog/Best of Winners for 2 points. Ernie was entered in the Open class and judging today was Mr. Frank Washabaugh. Congrats to Chris and to Tracey Deyette for showing him for us all today!!! The show was held at the Hopkinton Fairgrounds in Hopkinton, NH. This win makes Ernie's point total 12 and leaves him needing only a Major to finish!!!

	On September 30, 2007, Judge Mrs. Nancy Simmons gave Ernie Winners Dog/Best of Winners for 1 point. This brings his point total to 10. Sponsored by the Old Dominion Club of Northern VA, the show was held at Long Branch Farm in Millwood, VA. Only 5 points, including one major, to go!!

	Ernie is showing so well. We had a fantastic win at the Liberty English Cocker Spaniel Fanciers Specialty held with the Valley Forge Kennel Club on September 23, 2007. Judge William David Ashbey gave Ernie Winners Dog/Best of Winners for a 5-point major!!!! AND to top that off, Judge Ashbey also awarded Ernie Best Bred by Exhibitor in Show!!!! So say we are thrilled is an understatement!!! His point total is now nine. This show was held at the Kimberton Fire Company Fairgrounds in Kimberton, PA.

	On September 2, 2007, showing to Judge Kenneth Buxton at the Salisbury NC Kennel Club show in Raleigh, Ernie went WD/BOW for 1 point. This show was a part of the annual Tar Heel Cluster Labor Day shows held at the NC State Fair Grounds. Ernie was entered in the Bred by Exhibitor class and his point total is 4.

2007 Virginia Memorial Day Cluster in Hampton, VA

On May 26, the Gloucester Kennel Club sponsored a Best Bred by Exhibitor (BBE) in Show competition. Because Ernie won the Bred by Exhibitor class, he was entered in the BBE in Show competition. Judge Audrey Lycan gave Ernie a Group 1 placement!!! What an honor!!!! Our thanks to Judge Lycan.

	On April 29, 2007, at the Chesapeake Virginia Dog Fanciers Association show, Ernie went Winners Dog>Best of Winners for 1 point. He was entered in the 12-18 Months Dogs class and Judge Norman Patton gave Ernie these wins. Our thanks to Judge Patton. Point total is now 3. The show was held at the Chesapeake City Park.

	Ernie has his first two points!!! On September 2, 2006, at exactly 7 months of age, Judge Sandra Olsen gave Ernie Winners Dog/Best of Opposite Sex. The show was sponsored by the Durham KC and was held in Raleigh, NC as part of the 2006 Labor Day shows. Our thanks to Judge Olsen.

		Ernie and Autumn Iverson - November 2007

	Ernie at Four Months

Ernie's Info:
Sire: Ashbrook Element of Surprise
Dam: Ch. Winfree's Pullin Strings at Ashbrook
Date of Birth: February 2, 2006
Bred by: Lisa Ross & Tracey Deyette
Owned by: Chris & Autumn Iverson (Sharon, MA)
Pedigree