Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

This is an unusual breed of dog that had its roots from the Alapaha River, a part of Southern Georgia, USA. The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is also known by the name Otto. The Lane family, a native of Rebecca, Georgia has developed the breed from the stock that came from Paulk Plantation. This move was done in order to preserve South Georgia’s “plantation dog” from becoming extinct.

Some critics say that the appearance of the ABBB is the same as that of the American Bulldog. They also gave a judgment that there is nothing unique about it. The owners of the breed strongly opposed this criticism as photos show a dissimilar type.

The ABBB has the typical look of a bulldog; however, this breed is well-built, muscular and full-bodied. Its size and height vary to a great extent. The weight of the male ABBB ranges from 30 - 45 kg and its height ranges from 19 - 26 inches. The female ABBB is smaller with an approximate of 25 - 30 kg in terms of weight.

The ears and tails of this breed has not been docked nor cropped. The various colors of this dog are usually black, white, red, grey, brindle, fawn, brown, mahogany and buckskin. Some Alapaha are two-colored or spotted.

The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is obedient, dependable and protective. It can be easily trained, friendly and cool not unless they have to pose for some defense. They can be aggressive when provoked. However, in spite of its strong appearance, it is prone to entropion - the inversion or inward folding of the eyelids.

The ABBB is fairly unique and there are about 200 of them who are in existence. The breed can be registered at the Animal Research Foundation which is located in Quinland, Texas or at the Alapaha BlueBlood Bulldog Association (ABBA).