Description:
Alert. Protective. Intelligent. These are the qualities of the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, whose name connotes its regal bearing. Alapahas are said to make wonderful companions. They are also excellent watchdogs and are fiercely protective of whatever they are asked to guard. The Alapaha has a sturdy, muscular frame and is powerfully built, agile, and athletic.
Height:
Males: 22 - 25 inches
Females: 20 - 23 inches
Weight:
Males: 70 - 100 lbs.
Females: 50 - 70 lbs.
Note: There is a considerable difference between the males and females. Males can be almost twice as heavy as the smallest females.
Colors:
Brown, red, blue, white, and black.
Coat:
Short and stiff.
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.
Care and Exercise:
Minimum grooming of his short coat is necessary. Brush occasionally to remove any dead hairs as they are an average shedder. Bathe only when necessary. Daily walk or an area to play is recommended as they are an athletic, active dog who will enjoy exercise.
Health Issues:
Entropion (inversion of the eyelids).
History/Origin:
The origin of the Alapaha Blue Blood dates to the 1800s. Developed in the Alapaha River region of southern Georgia by PaPa Buck Lane, the breed was initially used as a plantation watchdog and cattle dog. Like the American Bulldog, the Alapaha is a descendent of the original Bulldogs that came to the U.S. from England in the 1700s. The breed was established in 1986 by the American Research Foundation, in the working dog category. From 1986 to 2001, ARF has registered or pedigreed just under 700 Alapahas.
Category:
Mastiff
Registries:
ARF, APRI, LLLBR