Appearance
Displaying a 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 25 inches (51 to 63 cm) at the withers, females smaller at 55 to 75 pounds (25 to 34 kg). Ears and tail are natural, with no cropping or docking. Colors of the Alapaha are varied, preferred to be at least 50% white with patches. They can be predominantly solid-colored with white, or solid white. Patches are generally merle, brindle, solid blue, black, chocolate, red, fawn, seal, or tri-colored. 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 two-color eyes or one eye showing two colors. Grooming requirements are minimal, due to the breed's short, close coat.Temperament
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 well starting in early puppyhood and trained using humane methods rather than force-based techniques that encourage aggression.Training
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is very intelligent and learns quickly. Puppies are easy to house-train and fast to learn to walk on a leash; adults are known to excel in many dog sports, including agility, obedience, and protection work due to their intelligence and athleticism. ABBB respond best to positive training.Activity level
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is very energetic and athletic. They may do well in an apartment if they are sufficiently exercised. They are very inactive indoors, but will do best with at least an average-sized yard. They are used for working cattle and catching hogs, and therefore their muscles are long and powerful, and must be exercised regularly. Their muzzle, which by standard should be 2 to 4 inches in length, makes breathing easier while running. These athletic dogs demand exercise, enjoy long walks, running around and playing.Health
This breed is susceptible to entropion, an inversion of the eyelids, and cherry eye or inflammation of the tear duct, due to their small genetic pool.History
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog breed was developed by using Old Southern White Bulldogs (also called White English Bulldogs), Catahoula Bulldogs, and a small amount of Colby Pit Bull Terriers. The origins of the breed are unknown. They are not the same breed as American Bulldogs and not to be confused with them, although the pre-registry Alapaha stock included many dogs also found in the American Bulldog's breed ancestry.The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Association Club states they were founded in 1979. Earliest evidence of this club/registry is in California in 1989 opened & run by Raoul Trevoy Coleman owner of CRK Kennels as verified by paid business search; between 1979-1989 there is no evidence of registered dogs, breeding, offspring, photographs, or documented history of dogs or people between this time of 1979-1989In 2009 controversial videos have surfaced featuring the owner/president of the club and owner of Cattle Rustler Kennels that has been deemed by some as abuse and others as schutzhund training, http://raekwonmacguy.buzznet.com/user/video/4397841/alapaha-blue-blood-bulldog-abba/ Mr. Coleman is still the owner/president of this club today, unfortunately this is part of the history of the breed and documented, the ABBA will always remain a historical factor in the ABBB breed. Near the end of 2009 the ABBA private club published a functioning website for the first time with self proclaimed heritage, prior to this was simply a warning page for many years suggesting people do not buy Alapahas from other registries. Many registries do not recognize the ABBA claims of heritage such as A.R.B.A (All Rare Breed Association) who is familiar with the Lane family and the first registered ABBB's. Claims made that Ms. Lana Lou Lane (deceased) was the secretary and (first cousin) Mr. Pete Strickland president both (deceased) claim to never have been apart of the ABBA club, as contested by William Herb Strickland's statement (Pete Strickland's brother), and Ms. Vivian Lane mother of Lana Lou Lane, signed and notarized http://www.alapahabulldog.com/breedinformation.htm. Mrs. Lana Lou Lane begun registering the breed with the Animal Research Foundation in 1986. However, Ms. Lana Lou Lane's family lines are described in the World Atlas of Dog Breeds as the founders of the breed, featured also in the book are the photos of White Pines Kennel Alapahas, Ms. Lane did not trademark the name "Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog" for her family bloodline before her death unfortunately, because the breed was being registered elsewhere at the time she attempted and the name being used she was unable to secure her old time bloodlines and name of the breed. She does not have ongoing family members able to uphold the family heritage, but nonetheless her name will forever live in this breed. Individuals such as Jane Otterbein of Twin Elm Kennels, owning such dogs well known as Lana's Dakota Tatanka Del Rio "Cody" ARF registered one of the first to be shown in a conformation ring A.R.B.A (All Rare Breed Association). The first awarded conformation/working titles as Champions to the ABBB breed is first working titled dog(male) 2005 Ch Irondog GDT and IDT3 Warlock owned and handled by Ariel Cortez of Texas USA, conformation dog(male)IABCA 2009 Ch.Ironman and first conformation bitch(female) IABCA 2009 Ch.Rogue, both conformation champions owned and handled by the Scharfe family in Ontario Canada. There are many long standing, functioning registries that recognize the Alapaha Bulldog, with the controversy over ARF and ABBA registry clubs, individuals are choosing to register there ABBB elsewhere to avoid this, and the Alapaha are know worldwide of multiple registries just as any other purebred breed. The Lane family is still responsible for this breed and preserving their family line of Bulldogs/canines, the earliest ABBA founded Alapahas where of dual registered ARF and ABBA and where Lane family lines. Pioneers to the breed have been named through ABBA club/registry, for instance, William Chester etc., there is no evidence that supports these persons even owned an Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or had any involvement in the breeding programs. Before 1986 no Alapaha Bulldogs where registered and hence not considered a pure breed, until the Lane family of Rebecca Georgia having and been breeding these dogs for over 80 yrs, of Southern United States registered this rare breed with ARF, one of the oldest registries in the United States of America.
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