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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
Appearance: The Alapaha is nevertheless a sturdy, well-developed, and muscular bulldog. The body built is unexaggerated and rather natural looking. Ears and tail are natural and are never docked or cropped. The coat is short and fairly stiff. Colors of the Alapaha are varied, typically white or different shades of black, grey, red, fawn, brindle , brown, buckskin , or mahogany , always with white markings; some dogs are piebald spotted. Their hips are muscular and powerful but narrower than the chest.
Time of origin: 1800s
Country of origin: U.S.
Primary usage: Guarding farms
History: The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (ABBB) or Otto is an American rare dog breed , developed in the Alapaha River region of Southern Georgia . The breed was developed by the Lane family of Rebecca , Georgia , in a sustained effort over many decades to preserve the "plantation dog" of south Georgia from extinction. Detractors say that the ABBB is identical to the American Bulldog and that nothing distinctive is found in the Otto. Alapaha owners appear to disagree and photos seem to indicate a fairly distinct type.
Temperament: The Alapaha is described as trainable, dutiful, and responsible, with impressive capabilities as a guardian of family and property. They are friendly and relaxed until the need arises to defend their own. Most of owners claim that restraining with chain is not needed, because they are aggressive only in defending their family and property.
Height: 48-71cm (19-28in)
Weight: 30-58kg (65-130lb)
Health issues: ???
