Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
These dogs are from the original Lana Lou Lane Foundation Stock.
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog(ABBB) is an American rare dog breed, believed to have been developed in the Alapaha River region of southern Georgia. They are recognized for intelligence, athleticism, and a protective nature. If raised correctly, they are noted for excellence in obedience, agility, weight-pulling, and Schutzhund.
Appearance
Displaying a natural bulldog type, the Alapaha is nevertheless a sturdy, well-developed, and muscular breed. Descriptions of its size vary greatly, calling for males anywhere from 70 to 90 pounds (32 to 41 kg) give or take 10 lbs standing 20 to 25 inches (51 to 63 cm) at the withers, females smaller at 55 to 75 pounds (25 to 34 kg). Ears and tail are natural, with no cropping or docking. Colors of the Alapaha are varied, preferred to be at least 50% white with patches. They can be predominantly solid-colored with white, or solid white. Patches are generally merle, brindle, solid blue, black, chocolate, red, fawn, seal, or tri-colored. Some dogs are piebald spotted. They are more recently seen in blue merle, red merle as well as fawn or chocolate merle. Eye color can vary from brown to blue with some dogs having two-color eyes or one eye showing two colors. Grooming requirements are minimal, due to the breed's short, close coat.
Temperament
The ABBB is described as trainable, dutiful, and responsible, with impressive capabilities as a guardian of family and property. It is protective, and loving in the home and are known to have a strong protective instincts. The Alapaha needs to be socialized well starting in early puppyhood and trained using humane methods
rather than force-based techniques that encourage aggression.
Training
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is very intelligent and learns quickly. Puppies are easy to house-train
and fast to learn to walk on a leash; adults are known to excel in many dog sports, including agility, obedience, and protection work due to their intelligence and athleticism. ABBB respond best to positive training.
Activity level
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is very energetic and athletic. They may do well in an apartment if they
are sufficiently exercised. They are very inactive indoors, but will do best with at least an average-sized yard. They are used for working cattle and catching hogs, and therefore their muscles are long and powerful, and must be
exercised regularly. Their muzzle, which by standard should be 2 to 4 inches in length, makes breathing easier while running. These athletic dogs demand exercise, enjoy long walks, running around and playing.
Health
This breed is susceptible to entropion, an inversion of the eyelids, and cherry eye or inflammation of the tear duct, due to their small genetic pool.
History
The Lane family of Rebecca, Georgia sought to recover the old ‘plantation dog’ from the Alapaha region of Southern Georgia. The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog breed was developed by using Old Southern White Bulldogs (also called White English Bulldogs), Catahoula Bulldogs, and a very small amount of Colby Pit Bull Terriers. They are not the same breed as American Bulldogs and are not to be confused with them, although the pre-registry Alapaha stock included many dogs also found in the American Bulldog's breed ancestry.
Registries
Registries include the ARF (Animal Research Foundation), ABBA (Alapaha Blue-Blood Bulldog Association), ACA (American Canine Association) registered the first conformation Champion Titled Alapaha's, & NKC (National Kennel Club).
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog(ABBB) is an American rare dog breed, believed to have been developed in the Alapaha River region of southern Georgia. They are recognized for intelligence, athleticism, and a protective nature. If raised correctly, they are noted for excellence in obedience, agility, weight-pulling, and Schutzhund.
Appearance
Displaying a natural bulldog type, the Alapaha is nevertheless a sturdy, well-developed, and muscular breed. Descriptions of its size vary greatly, calling for males anywhere from 70 to 90 pounds (32 to 41 kg) give or take 10 lbs standing 20 to 25 inches (51 to 63 cm) at the withers, females smaller at 55 to 75 pounds (25 to 34 kg). Ears and tail are natural, with no cropping or docking. Colors of the Alapaha are varied, preferred to be at least 50% white with patches. They can be predominantly solid-colored with white, or solid white. Patches are generally merle, brindle, solid blue, black, chocolate, red, fawn, seal, or tri-colored. Some dogs are piebald spotted. They are more recently seen in blue merle, red merle as well as fawn or chocolate merle. Eye color can vary from brown to blue with some dogs having two-color eyes or one eye showing two colors. Grooming requirements are minimal, due to the breed's short, close coat.
Temperament
The ABBB is described as trainable, dutiful, and responsible, with impressive capabilities as a guardian of family and property. It is protective, and loving in the home and are known to have a strong protective instincts. The Alapaha needs to be socialized well starting in early puppyhood and trained using humane methods
rather than force-based techniques that encourage aggression.
Training
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is very intelligent and learns quickly. Puppies are easy to house-train
and fast to learn to walk on a leash; adults are known to excel in many dog sports, including agility, obedience, and protection work due to their intelligence and athleticism. ABBB respond best to positive training.
Activity level
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is very energetic and athletic. They may do well in an apartment if they
are sufficiently exercised. They are very inactive indoors, but will do best with at least an average-sized yard. They are used for working cattle and catching hogs, and therefore their muscles are long and powerful, and must be
exercised regularly. Their muzzle, which by standard should be 2 to 4 inches in length, makes breathing easier while running. These athletic dogs demand exercise, enjoy long walks, running around and playing.
Health
This breed is susceptible to entropion, an inversion of the eyelids, and cherry eye or inflammation of the tear duct, due to their small genetic pool.
History
The Lane family of Rebecca, Georgia sought to recover the old ‘plantation dog’ from the Alapaha region of Southern Georgia. The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog breed was developed by using Old Southern White Bulldogs (also called White English Bulldogs), Catahoula Bulldogs, and a very small amount of Colby Pit Bull Terriers. They are not the same breed as American Bulldogs and are not to be confused with them, although the pre-registry Alapaha stock included many dogs also found in the American Bulldog's breed ancestry.
Registries
Registries include the ARF (Animal Research Foundation), ABBA (Alapaha Blue-Blood Bulldog Association), ACA (American Canine Association) registered the first conformation Champion Titled Alapaha's, & NKC (National Kennel Club).