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Alapaha Blue BloodBulldog

History:

About The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is a very rare breed. It is nearly extinct. There are about 150-200 worldwide. This breed results from three generations of an old breeding program of the Lane Family in Georgia, USA. The program started back in the 1800's and was intended to rescue the "plantation dog" of Southern Georgia that was nearly extinct. This rare, bulldog-type guard dog descends form Buck Lane's dog, named Otto. Buck Lane's granddaughter, Lana Lou Lane, continued the breeding program until she passed away in her sleep on July 20th 2001. In 1986, Ms. Lane Lou Lane contacted the Animal Research Foundation (ARF) regarding a rare breed known as the "Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog". Ms. Lane's purpose in calling and talking to ARF's Founder, Mr. Tom D. Stodghill, was because Mr. Stodghill has registered a number of rare breeds within the Foundation. Knowing this information, she asked Mr. Stodghill to provide her with a plan so that she could insure the survival of the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog. Since that day the ARF has been overseeing this rare breed and protecting its standards. The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is a grand, powerful, exaggerated bulldog with a broad head and natural drop ears. The purpose of this Breed is: Guardian, protection, companion, sport and farm use. They show strenght and alertness, yet agile and athletic, having an amazing endurance. This canine gives the impression of nobility, therefore, the name; Blue Blood. They fall under the Mastiff breed. As a family guard dog, the Alapaha's mental characteristics and abilities are very impressive. Guarding his master's person, family, and property is a natural instinct of this Breed. They were never bred for agression, but he will protect, and go into action if and when the need arises. The Alapaha is a natural playmate and protector of children; he will for instance play different with a three year old than a twelve year old. These dogs have been used for centuries as a do-all farm dog. They are used for working cattle and catching hogs. They are very intelligent and you will be able to teach your dog whatever you feel his/her abilities should be. They excel at obedience.

Appearance Displaying an unexaggerated and naturalbuldog type , the Alapaha is nevertheless a sturdy, well-developed, and muscular breed. Descriptions of its size vary greatly, calling for males anywhere from 65 to 190 pounds (25 to 59 kg) standing 19 to 26 inches (48 to 73.5 cm) at the withers emales smaller at 60 to 170 pounds (22.5 to 41 cm). Ears and tail are natural, with no cropping or docking . Colors of the Alapaha are varied, typically white or different shades of black, grey, red, fawn brindel brown, brown, buckskin mahogyany oalways with white markings; some dogs are piebold spotted.

Temperament The ABBB is described as trainable, dutiful, and responsible, with impressive capabilities as a guardian of family and property, but aggressive only in defense of these. They are friendly and relaxed until the need arises to defend their own. The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is dutiful and quickly trainable. This very rare breed is named as such for their streak of "royalty." It is a great watch and guard dog. They will fight to the death to defend their owners and make excellent companion dogs. Excellent with and protective of children. Owners claim that they are aggressive for defense only and needn't be restrained with a chain, provided that the property is fenced. These a

re active, athletic and mindful dogs with a lot of heart.

Height, Weight Height 24 inches (61 cm.)
Weight: Dogs up to 100 pounds (47 kg.) Bitches- about 78 pounds (34 kg.)
There is a considerable difference between the males and females. Males can be almost twice as heavy as the smallest females.

Health ProblemsWith such a small genetic pool, health problems such as inversion of the eyelids (entropion) can develop.

Living Conditions The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog will do okay in an apartment if they are sufficiently exercised. The are very inactive indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard.

Exercise These athletic, active dogs have an average demand for exercise. They will enjoy long walks or a romp in a safe enclosed area.

Life Expectancy About 12-15 years.

Grooming Little grooming is needed. Occasionally comb and brush to remove dead hair and cut down on shedding. Bathe once every two weeks. This breed is an average shedder.

COLOR: White; all shades of "Brindle" (White, Red, Yellow-blue, Brown, Black or Gray): Red & White, Fawn & White, Beige & White, Buckskin & White, Black & White, Brown & White, Mahogany & White, and Cream & White.

BONE STRUCTURE** Medium-to-heavy, to be able to carry a large dog.

FOREQUARTERS** The combined front assembly from its uppermost component, the shoulder blades, down to the feet should be muscular and slightly sloping. The "fore-legs" are to be straight.

HINDQUARTERS** Broad with muscles tapering well down the leg to manifest speed and strength, but not quite as large as at the shoulders.

If you would like to know how to obtain an impressive Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, you can contact the ARF for a list of approved breeders. Those who own this marvelous breed of canine have received many positive comments. Again, if we can assist you in any manner, do not hesitate to let us know.

Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

Nots *** Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.