New Dog World: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Dog Breed: Brave Guard Dog

Monday, 24 March 2014

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Dog Breed: Brave Guard Dog

Breed: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

Breed Group: Working Dogs

Weight: Male: 100; Female: 78 lbs

Height: Male: 23-26, Female: 20-23 inches

Color: blue merle, brown merle, red merle brindle, tan, red, brown, black, white

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Overview

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A rare and intelligent dog breed. The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog falls within the Mastiff breed. This breed is almost extinct, with only between 100 and 200 Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog’s remaining world-wide. The breed resulted from a breeding program started by the Lane Household in Georgia, USA that continued for three generations. The program started back in the 1800′s and was intended to rescue the “plantation dog” of Southern Georgia that was nearing extinction.

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Characteristics

4423371344 35938560c3 m The Alapaha is a grand and highly effective bulldog. The breed has a broad head and naturally droopy ears. Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog’s are great protectors, companions and farm dogs. The Alapaha is highly intelligent and talented. For hundreds of years, Alapahas were used on farms to work cattle and catch hogs.

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Temperament

The Alapaha is a powerful, agile and athletic dog that has tremendous endurance. The term “blue blood” is a reference to their aristocratic demeanor. Guarding is a natural instinct for the Alapaha and they avidly protect their families and children. Contrary to popular belief, the Alapaha was not bred to be aggressive. The love to play and are very good with children, other dogs and cats.

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Care

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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Coat

The Alapaha‘s coat is relatively short and quite stiff. The color of the coat includes blue merle, brown merle, red merle brindle, tan, crimson, brown, black, and white.

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Training

5615640448 9df1254c9f m The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is very intelligent and learns quickly. This breed excels at obedience. The Alapaha is easy to house-train and fast to learn to walk on a leash.

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Activity

The Alapaha is an extremely energetic and athletic breed. They do well in an apartment, if sufficiently exercised. Indoors, the Alapaha tends to be inactive. Ideally, this breed should have an average-sized yard. The Alapaha enjoys long walks and loves to run around and play.