Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (ABBB) is an American rare dog breed, developed in the Alapaha River region of Southern Georgia.

Displaying an unexaggerated and 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 24 inches (51 to 61 cm) at the withers, females smaller at 60 to 70 pounds (27 to 32 kg). 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, blue, white, fawn, brindle, brown, buckskin, or mahogany, always trimmed with white markings; 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 2 color eyes or one eye showing 2. Grooming requirements are minimal.

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 from early puppyhood. Although, this breed is very stubborn.The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is very intelligent and learns quickly. They excel at obedience. Therefore, they are easy to house train and fast to learn to walk on a leash.

The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is very energetic and athletic. They will do well in an apartment if they are sufficiently exercised. They are very inactive indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard. They are used for working cattle and catching hogs, thus their muscles are long and powerful. Their muzzle which by standard should be 2 to 4 inches in length makes breathing easier while running. These athletic, active dogs have a demand for exercise. They will enjoy long walks or running around and playing.