Visions In Education (Visions) student, Chandler Collier, who graduated this January, and her Irish Wolfhound “Lotte” (registered name “Kerryarc Favorite Sin”), an 8-year-old Irish wolfhound, brought home Best of Breed honors for Kerryarc Kennels of Lake Camanche.
Lotte qualified earlier to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City. Chandler’s dog was included in the Top Five dogs within its breed, based upon the number of dogs defeated in Best of Breed Competitions at AKC Shows held between January and October, 2012.
Westminster KC is the most prestigious all-breed dog show in America and this country’s 2nd oldest sporting event, with only the Kentucky Derby being older. A win at Westminster is a highlight in any show dog’s lifetime record and a huge accomplishment for the dog’s breeders and owners.
Chandler, her mother and her brother work together to raise, train and exhibit their Kerryarc Irish Wolfhounds, and are based in the Lake Camanche, CA area. Facing credit deficiency, Chandler enrolled at Visions in 2010, and whose teacher was Nancy Ortner, was seeking a way to earn her high school degree while traveling across the country to exhibit their Kerryarc Irish Wolfhounds. In addition, Chandler attended Modesto Junior College while finishing her Visions coursework. Chandler credits Visions for giving her the flexibility and support to finish her coursework with such a demanding schedule.
Congratulations Chandler and Lotte!
