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~ In her 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.
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs 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. They are taller with long straight legs, and a longer broad muzzle. Males are larger, heavier boned, and more masculine than females. They are used for working cattle, and catching wild hogs thus, their muscles are long, and powerful. They are never short, and stocky in build with bowed out legs or elbows. Their longer muzzle makes breathing easier while running. For example, their muzzle is never pushed in or flat like that of a Pekingese or Dogue de Bordeaux.
LANA LOU LANE STANDARDS:
Marcelle weighed approximately 95 pounds, was 24 inches at the shoulder, 22.5 inches around the head, and 33.5 around the girth.
Males average weight is 80 - 95 pounds. It can vary 10 pounds.
Average male height at withers is 23 - 26 inches with a variance of one inch.
Average Females are 60 - 75 pounds also with a 10-pound variance.
Females average height is 20 - 25 inches with a variance of one inch. Length being near height, and around the head about one inch smaller. Basically a square dog.
Colors vary with a great deal of pigmentation. Colors are white, white with blue merle, black, buff, brown, red, and a few brindles. Marble or glass eyes are preferred. No trimming of ears or docking of tails is acceptable.
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
AVERAGE LITTER SIZE: 4-8
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.
COAT: Short to medium length fur; fairly stiff with a soft undercoat.
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.
PURPOSE: companion, guardian, protection, sport and farm use.
OVERALL IMPRESSION: Being that of a grand and powerful dog, showing strength, agility, endurance and athleticism; these canines gives the impression of nobility.
HEAD: The face of the Alapaha should indicate intelligence and alertness. The skull should be square or have a round appearance that's heavily muscled. The "stop" should be deep and abrupt.
MUZZLE: The muzzle should be broad, not long and narrow. The ideal length should be 1½ to 3 inches.
NOSE: Black or Liver.
BITE: 3/8 to 5/8 inches. "Undershot" depends on the size of dog and shape of skull. Plus or minus 1/8 inch is acceptable.
EYES: Almond-shaped to round, medium-sized, set well apart. All colors are permissible.
EARS: "Rose Ears" which are small to medium in size, carried close to the head, half perked with a forward roll.
NECK: Very muscular, almost equal to the skull in size; slightly arched and of moderate length.
BODY: Wide with a deep chest; fairly compact. Well sprung rib cage. The loins are wide, very muscular and slightly arched.
BACK: Straight, not rigid or swayed, with the length equal to the height at the shoulders.
TAIL: Strong at the root while tapering towards the hocks (in the rest position). The tail is carried over the back like a sickle when in motion or excited. "Docked" tails are not permissible in the "Show Ring".
BONE STRUCTURE: Medium to heavy boned, being able to carry a large frame dog.
FOREQUARTERS: The combined front assembly from its uppermost component, the shoulder blades down to the feet should be muscular, slightly sloping. The "fore-legs" are to be straight and having webbed toes. Dewclaws are not removed.
HINDQUARTERS: Broad, with muscles tapering well down the leg to manifest speed and strength, but not quite as large as at the shoulders.
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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.
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs 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. They are taller with long straight legs, and a longer broad muzzle. Males are larger, heavier boned, and more masculine than females. They are used for working cattle, and catching wild hogs thus, their muscles are long, and powerful. They are never short, and stocky in build with bowed out legs or elbows. Their longer muzzle makes breathing easier while running. For example, their muzzle is never pushed in or flat like that of a Pekingese or Dogue de Bordeaux.
LANA LOU LANE STANDARDS:
Marcelle weighed approximately 95 pounds, was 24 inches at the shoulder, 22.5 inches around the head, and 33.5 around the girth.
Males average weight is 80 - 95 pounds. It can vary 10 pounds.
Average male height at withers is 23 - 26 inches with a variance of one inch.
Average Females are 60 - 75 pounds also with a 10-pound variance.
Females average height is 20 - 25 inches with a variance of one inch. Length being near height, and around the head about one inch smaller. Basically a square dog.
Colors vary with a great deal of pigmentation. Colors are white, white with blue merle, black, buff, brown, red, and a few brindles. Marble or glass eyes are preferred. No trimming of ears or docking of tails is acceptable.
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
AVERAGE LITTER SIZE: 4-8
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.
COAT: Short to medium length fur; fairly stiff with a soft undercoat.
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.
PURPOSE: companion, guardian, protection, sport and farm use.
OVERALL IMPRESSION: Being that of a grand and powerful dog, showing strength, agility, endurance and athleticism; these canines gives the impression of nobility.
HEAD: The face of the Alapaha should indicate intelligence and alertness. The skull should be square or have a round appearance that's heavily muscled. The "stop" should be deep and abrupt.
MUZZLE: The muzzle should be broad, not long and narrow. The ideal length should be 1½ to 3 inches.
NOSE: Black or Liver.
BITE: 3/8 to 5/8 inches. "Undershot" depends on the size of dog and shape of skull. Plus or minus 1/8 inch is acceptable.
EYES: Almond-shaped to round, medium-sized, set well apart. All colors are permissible.
EARS: "Rose Ears" which are small to medium in size, carried close to the head, half perked with a forward roll.
NECK: Very muscular, almost equal to the skull in size; slightly arched and of moderate length.
BODY: Wide with a deep chest; fairly compact. Well sprung rib cage. The loins are wide, very muscular and slightly arched.
BACK: Straight, not rigid or swayed, with the length equal to the height at the shoulders.
TAIL: Strong at the root while tapering towards the hocks (in the rest position). The tail is carried over the back like a sickle when in motion or excited. "Docked" tails are not permissible in the "Show Ring".
BONE STRUCTURE: Medium to heavy boned, being able to carry a large frame dog.
FOREQUARTERS: The combined front assembly from its uppermost component, the shoulder blades down to the feet should be muscular, slightly sloping. The "fore-legs" are to be straight and having webbed toes. Dewclaws are not removed.
HINDQUARTERS: Broad, with muscles tapering well down the leg to manifest speed and strength, but not quite as large as at the shoulders.
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