Retrieved from an animal shelter along with his brother, Laddie,  by the Northeast Ohio Collie Rescue Society, Ernie and Laddie were infamous for their destructive mischief. None-the-less we adopted Ernie into our home in Oct. 2002 and soon became skilled at replacing window glass (he always forgot to open the window before trying to jump through!). Over time, he became a great family dog who fearlessly fulfilled his role as protector of the flock. Died yesterday. We miss him greatly.