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~ In Lana's pamphlet on * Pg. 5* Ms. Lana Lou Lane (founder of the breed) affirms: " THE ALAPAHA IS NOT THE SAME DOG AS AMERICAN BULLDOG AND NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THEM, OR TO BE CROSS BRED WITH THEM" ~
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is one of the last remaining breeds that are typical of the original bulldogs from England that were used as "plantation dogs," guarding, and watching these large tracts of land in the southern United States. They are of square appearance, powerfully built, agile, and athletic.
They are different and separate from the well known classic English Bulldogs, and is not just a physical variation of another breed. These dogs exhibit all the bulldog features except in a more exaggerated form.
This is a working dog. They are not brachycephalic (snub-nosed), with pendulous lips that present drooling. This is a dry mouth breed. The ABBB is taller, heavy boned with long straight legs, and having a broad muzzle. Their longer, broad muzzle makes breathing easier enabling them to perform the varied tasks they were originally bred for as utility farm dogs. Males are larger, heavier boned, and more masculine than the females. Alapaha's are a versatile breed, known more for working cattle, and they were also trained for hunting, and holding onto wild hogs until their master arrived. Thus, their muscles are long, and powerful. This breed should never have a short, stocky structure with bowed legs, exaggerated spacing between their front legs or turned out elbows.
CHARACTERISTICS
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is in the working breed group. They have a strong prey drive and because of their high intelligence, responsiveness, watchful and stable nature, they can be outstanding at a variety of tasks!
LIFESPAN - 12-15 Years
ALAPAHAS ARE NOT - Excessive barkers, nor are they prone to drooling; they are a dry mouth breed.
ENERGY LEVEL - The ABBBs were originally used on plantations overseeing large estates. These dogs are energetic and athletic. Even though, they could make good apartment dogs. Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs do require daily physical exercise. They have great stamina. They do fine with at least an averaged size fenced yard and allowed free play off leash when it is secure. No matter the size of your home, as long as your Alapaha is sharing your space, having free play, and getting its needs met, this will help alleviate behavioral problems.
GROOMING - This breed is an average shedder, slightly more noticeable during the seasonal changes. An occasional brushing to remove dead hair will cut down on shedding.
HEALTH - Generally, a healthy breed. With such a small genetic pool these conditions can occur: cherry eye, deafness, entropion, and inflammation of the tear duct.
Lana's stud dog Marcelle weighed approximately 95 pounds, was 24 inches at the shoulder, 22.5 inches around the head, and 33.5 around the girth.
LANA LOU LANE'S OFFICIAL BREED STANDARDS
Purpose- Guardian, protector and family companion.
Males 22-25" at the withers and 70-100 lbs. Females 20-23" and 50-70 lbs. 1" variation in height is allowed.
5-10 lbs. variation is allowed.
OVERALL IMPRESSION - Square, powerfully built, yet agile and athletic for size and alert. Should give the impression of nobility. (Thereby- "Blue Blood").
HEAD - Large, Flat across top. square, heavily muscled in males.
MUZZLE - Square with heavily muscled jaws. Up to 40% of total length of head.
NOSE - Black to Liver. 50% or more light pigment unacceptable.
EARS - Medium in size, half perked or rose. Cropping "not" permissible.
EYES - Set well apart and prominent. Any color permissible. "Glass" or "marble" eye preferred.
NECK - Thick, of medium length.
SHOULDERS - Of short length, heavily muscled and well tied in. Should give impression of power.
BACK - Straight, not rigid or swayed. Length equal to the height at the shoulders, with 1" variation.
TAIL - Optimum length, should reach hock. Final 1/3 to have gradual upward curvature. Docking "not" permissible.
FORELEGS - Straight and extremely thick-boned. Balanced forward toes. Feet well knuckled up with thick pads. (Dewclaws not removed).
REAR - Hips narrower than shoulders. Well muscular and in proportion to forequarters.
COLOR - Merle and white preferred. Any color and white acceptable although solid white undesirable.
COAT - Short to medium length and fairly stiff to the touch with soft undercoat.
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The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is one of the last remaining breeds that are typical of the original bulldogs from England that were used as "plantation dogs," guarding, and watching these large tracts of land in the southern United States. They are of square appearance, powerfully built, agile, and athletic.
They are different and separate from the well known classic English Bulldogs, and is not just a physical variation of another breed. These dogs exhibit all the bulldog features except in a more exaggerated form.
This is a working dog. They are not brachycephalic (snub-nosed), with pendulous lips that present drooling. This is a dry mouth breed. The ABBB is taller, heavy boned with long straight legs, and having a broad muzzle. Their longer, broad muzzle makes breathing easier enabling them to perform the varied tasks they were originally bred for as utility farm dogs. Males are larger, heavier boned, and more masculine than the females. Alapaha's are a versatile breed, known more for working cattle, and they were also trained for hunting, and holding onto wild hogs until their master arrived. Thus, their muscles are long, and powerful. This breed should never have a short, stocky structure with bowed legs, exaggerated spacing between their front legs or turned out elbows.
CHARACTERISTICS
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is in the working breed group. They have a strong prey drive and because of their high intelligence, responsiveness, watchful and stable nature, they can be outstanding at a variety of tasks!
LIFESPAN - 12-15 Years
ALAPAHAS ARE NOT - Excessive barkers, nor are they prone to drooling; they are a dry mouth breed.
ENERGY LEVEL - The ABBBs were originally used on plantations overseeing large estates. These dogs are energetic and athletic. Even though, they could make good apartment dogs. Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs do require daily physical exercise. They have great stamina. They do fine with at least an averaged size fenced yard and allowed free play off leash when it is secure. No matter the size of your home, as long as your Alapaha is sharing your space, having free play, and getting its needs met, this will help alleviate behavioral problems.
GROOMING - This breed is an average shedder, slightly more noticeable during the seasonal changes. An occasional brushing to remove dead hair will cut down on shedding.
HEALTH - Generally, a healthy breed. With such a small genetic pool these conditions can occur: cherry eye, deafness, entropion, and inflammation of the tear duct.
Lana's stud dog Marcelle weighed approximately 95 pounds, was 24 inches at the shoulder, 22.5 inches around the head, and 33.5 around the girth.
LANA LOU LANE'S OFFICIAL BREED STANDARDS
Purpose- Guardian, protector and family companion.
Males 22-25" at the withers and 70-100 lbs. Females 20-23" and 50-70 lbs. 1" variation in height is allowed.
5-10 lbs. variation is allowed.
OVERALL IMPRESSION - Square, powerfully built, yet agile and athletic for size and alert. Should give the impression of nobility. (Thereby- "Blue Blood").
HEAD - Large, Flat across top. square, heavily muscled in males.
MUZZLE - Square with heavily muscled jaws. Up to 40% of total length of head.
NOSE - Black to Liver. 50% or more light pigment unacceptable.
EARS - Medium in size, half perked or rose. Cropping "not" permissible.
EYES - Set well apart and prominent. Any color permissible. "Glass" or "marble" eye preferred.
NECK - Thick, of medium length.
SHOULDERS - Of short length, heavily muscled and well tied in. Should give impression of power.
BACK - Straight, not rigid or swayed. Length equal to the height at the shoulders, with 1" variation.
TAIL - Optimum length, should reach hock. Final 1/3 to have gradual upward curvature. Docking "not" permissible.
FORELEGS - Straight and extremely thick-boned. Balanced forward toes. Feet well knuckled up with thick pads. (Dewclaws not removed).
REAR - Hips narrower than shoulders. Well muscular and in proportion to forequarters.
COLOR - Merle and white preferred. Any color and white acceptable although solid white undesirable.
COAT - Short to medium length and fairly stiff to the touch with soft undercoat.
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