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Alapha Blue Blood Bulldog
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Description |
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is a
well-developed, exaggerated bulldog with a broad head and
natural drop ears. The prominent muzzle is covered by loose
upper lips. The Prominent eyes are set well apart. The
Alapaha's coat is relatively short and fairly stiff.
Preferred colors are blue merle, brown merle, or red
merle all trimmed in
white
or
chocolate
&
white.
Also preferred are the glass eyes,
(blue) or marble eyes (brown
and
blue
mixed in a single eye).
The ears and tail are never trimmed
or docked. The body is sturdy and very muscular. The
well-muscled hips are narrower than the chest. The straight
back is as long as the dog is high at the shoulders. The
dewclaws are never removed and the feet are cat-like. |
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Temperament |
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 are active,
athletic and mindful dogs with a lot of heart. |
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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. |
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Health Problems |
With such a small genetic pool, health
problems such as inversion of the eyelids (entropion) can
develop. |
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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. |
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Exercise |
These athletic, active dogs have an average
demand for exercise. They will enjoy long walks or a romp in
a safe enclosed area. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-15 years. |
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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. |
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Origin |
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is a very rare
breed. It is nearly extinct. There are about 120-150
worldwide. This breed results from three generations of an
old breeding program of PaPa Buck Lane of Rebecca, 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. Lana Lou spokes of her
granddaddy as always having had an "Otto" about the estate.
One Otto was all one needed since these Bulldogs were
capable of guard work and woods work. When PaPa Buck was
killed by a train in 1943, his Otto proved his undying
devotion by constant visitation and guard duty over the
grave. Buck Lane's granddaughter, Lana Lou Lane, continued
the breeding program until she passed away in her sleep on
July 20th 2001. Like the Plott Hound, this muscular breed
is the creation of one American Family, and its survival
depends upon the nurturing it receives. Originating from
English Bulldog Stock, this dog's ancestors functioned as
cattle and pig herders, but the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
is bred solely for security and companionship. All Alapaha
Blue Blood Bulldogs must be first registered with ARF
(Animal Research Foundation)
before being registered with any other registrar. |
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Group |
Mastiff |
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Recognition |
ARF, OREBA,
APRI |
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