By Cindy Peterson

February 2, 2025

Groveland Teen and French Bulldog Johnny Awarded National Junior Top 20 Titles

1.4 min read| Published On: February 2nd, 2025|

By Cindy Peterson

Groveland Teen and French Bulldog Johnny Awarded National Junior Top 20 Titles

1.4 min read| Published On: February 2nd, 2025|

Blaine Crowder

Vital Stats

15 years old
Qualified for Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Completed 100+ shows in 2024
Homeschooled

How it began: I got into dog showing through my grandmother, who has been showing dogs for over 40 years, primarily Old English Mastiffs.

Where I’ve shown: I have shown in several places across the country, including Queens, New York for Westminster; Louisville, Kentucky; Doswell, Virginia; Greenville, South Carolina; Greensboro, North Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; and Perry, Georgia.

Some of my greatest accomplishments include: Being a top-placing Junior in the country. During my first year at Westminster, I competed in Best of Breed and received an Award of Merit against some of the top handlers and French Bulldogs in the nation. I’ve also qualified for the next Westminster in February at Madison Square Garden.

I look up to: My grandmother, who I consider my role model. She was going to retire but I decided I wanted to take over for her and continue her legacy.

Future goals: I’d like to become the No. 1 Junior until I age out, and then continue my dog show career as a professional top handler.

I love what I do because: I get to meet new people training and showing different breeds, travel the country and experience things that not everyone gets the chance to experience.

Fun Fact: Kroger contacted me and let me pick a charity of my choice to donate pallets of dog and cat food to. I chose The Animal League in Groveland and they donated them in my honor.

My first show took place: In Elkton during 2022 and I took two points, which in dog showing is incredible for a first time. After that, I wanted to continue showing because I enjoyed the competition.

When I’m not showing: I enjoy fishing in my free time.

My message to the world: Just be kind.