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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Puppies for Sale
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
ImanJohn, the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog - ARF Registered - Courtesy of Alapaha Connection Kennels
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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 |
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs 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 need long daily walks
and will enjoy 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. |
| 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. The Animal Research Foundation (ARF) was the first all-breed registry
to ever recognize the late Ms. Lana Lou Lane's "Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs", in
1986. Ms. Lane was an ARF Certified Breeder up and until her passing in 2001,
after which time, her elderly mother, Mrs. Vivian Lane, took over her business
affairs. Later, Mrs. Vivian Lane sold her daughter's kennel. |
| Group |
Mastiff |
| Recognition |
ARF,
APRI, ABBA |
ARF
= Animal Research Foundation
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ABBA = Alapaha
Blue-Blood Bulldog Association
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Marble was used by the founder of the breed as a stud-sire. He is in almost all ARF pedigrees - Photo Courtesy of Lana Lou Lane's
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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs
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Bullsblood
Photos Courtesy of Lana Lou Lane's
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs
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Bullsblood
Photo Courtesy of Lana Lou Lane's
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs
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Rhino, the Alapaha Blue
Blood Bulldog puppy at 3 months old.
Registered with the
Alapaha
Blue-Blood Bulldog Association (ABBA). Courtesy of Roman Kennels
Rhino, the Alapaha Blue
Blood Bulldog puppy at 3 months old.
Registered with the
Alapaha
Blue-Blood Bulldog Association (ABBA). Courtesy of Roman Kennels
Alapaha Blue Blood
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