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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" ~
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TEMPERAMENT:
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is very intelligent and highly trainable. They excel at obedience therefore easy to potty train, etc. They are great with children and other animals. Displaying a presence of nobility, they are confident, alert, protective, loyal, possessive and defensive. They can be aloof with strangers but are not aggressive towards them. Only displaying aggression when it is necessary for defense. With reassurance from their owners, they will accept guests and friends. Some assertiveness towards other dogs is acceptable. |
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Never bred for aggression or for the appearance thereof. Guarding is a natural instinct of this breed and they are protective of their family and property, along with other pets and animals they are raised around. They are not one person dogs and make excellent loyal companions. They establish their territory at a young age. They will fight to the death to protect their owners if the situation arises. The Alapaha loves attention and prefers to be close to their people! They are generally not suitable for kennel situations, preferring the role of companion.
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Lunchtime!
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Intelligent and Trainability, Lily Takes A "Bow"
There's a ball in there!
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Hanging with the mules and Cocoa.
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Jack and Lexy. More videos on my YouTube channel!
Socializing at 8 wks...
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Early morning Xbox...
Temperament: Temperament is a function of genetics. It is inherited not developed. A dog's core temperament never changes. Some behaviors can be modified through training, but the temperament itself never changes. It's in their DNA. For example, a high energy dog is not going to learn to be a laid back low energy dog. But the dog can be taught to control his energy, to an extent. A dog with a rotten temperament will always be a dog with a rotten temperament no matter how wonderful the environment is. A dog with a sound, stable temperament will always be a sound, stable dog even in a miserable environment.
Personality: Each dog has a personality, which is different than temperament. Personality is developed through interaction with other animals and primarily with people. A dog will not consider as a prey object, any living creature to which he is exposed to early as a puppy. Puppies who are raised in nurturing, enriched environments, tend to have well-developed personalities. Good early handling, socialization, and training will help develop desirable traits, but those traits have to be there. However, this does not change their temperament.
We begin handling our puppies from birth, rubbing their feet, ears, and tail, handling their mouths and turning them over as they mature. We start their socialization along with introducing them to our friends and family, the other animals here, different surfaces and sounds. We believe this is vital in developing each puppies trust and personality and should continue long after they leave us and our home to be with their new families.
***As with any breed, socialization should start while very young! The first 12-16 weeks of age are an important time frame for exposing a puppy to different people, other animals, and new environments, therefore continuing throughout their maturity...The more this is done the less likely any dog is to become aggressive unless protecting their family and residence***
***Owners need to achieve Pack Leader status in order to train and mold any breed to become an obedient, loving and stable companion. Note: It is a natural instinct for dogs to have an order in its Pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their Pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader, lines are clearly defined and rules are set. Because a dog communicates its displeasure by growling and often times resulting in biting, all humans MUST be higher up in status above their dogs! Owners must be the ones making the decisions, not their dogs. That is the only way your relationship with your dog can be a complete success***
Personality: Each dog has a personality, which is different than temperament. Personality is developed through interaction with other animals and primarily with people. A dog will not consider as a prey object, any living creature to which he is exposed to early as a puppy. Puppies who are raised in nurturing, enriched environments, tend to have well-developed personalities. Good early handling, socialization, and training will help develop desirable traits, but those traits have to be there. However, this does not change their temperament.
We begin handling our puppies from birth, rubbing their feet, ears, and tail, handling their mouths and turning them over as they mature. We start their socialization along with introducing them to our friends and family, the other animals here, different surfaces and sounds. We believe this is vital in developing each puppies trust and personality and should continue long after they leave us and our home to be with their new families.
***As with any breed, socialization should start while very young! The first 12-16 weeks of age are an important time frame for exposing a puppy to different people, other animals, and new environments, therefore continuing throughout their maturity...The more this is done the less likely any dog is to become aggressive unless protecting their family and residence***
***Owners need to achieve Pack Leader status in order to train and mold any breed to become an obedient, loving and stable companion. Note: It is a natural instinct for dogs to have an order in its Pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their Pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader, lines are clearly defined and rules are set. Because a dog communicates its displeasure by growling and often times resulting in biting, all humans MUST be higher up in status above their dogs! Owners must be the ones making the decisions, not their dogs. That is the only way your relationship with your dog can be a complete success***