Description

About the breed Description	The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is a extremely well-developed bulldog with a broad head and natural drop ears. The prominent muzzle is covered by loose upper lips. The eyes are set well apart. The Alapaha's coat is relatively short hair. The Alapahas Preferred colors are blue Merle, brown Merle, or red merle all trimmed in white or chocolate and white colors. One of the proffered color of eyes is the blue eyes or marble brown eyes (brown or blue mix of a single eye). Ears and tail are never trimmed or docked. Alapahas have a sturdy and very muscular body with well-muscled hips which are narrower than the chest. The straight back is as long as they are high at the shoulders. dewclaws are never removed .
Temperament	The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is dutiful and learns very quickly. This breed is named as such for their streak of "royalty." It is a great watch and guard dog as well as family companion.
Height, Weight	Height: 24 inches (61 cm.) Weight: Dogs up to 100 pounds (47 kg.) Females - 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.
Health Problems	With such a small genetic pool, health problems such as inversion of the eyelids (entropion) can develop.
Living Conditions	Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs can live in an apartment as with any bulldog they must be sufficiently exercised. They are very inactive indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard.
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.
Life Expectancy	About 12-15 years.
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