Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (ABBB) or Otto is an American rare dog breed, developed in the Alapaha River region of Southern Georgia.
Appearance
Displaying an unexaggerated and natural bulldog type, the Alapaha is nevertheless a sturdy, well-developed, and muscular breed. Descriptions of its size vary greatly, calling for males anywhere from 75 to 95 pounds (30 to 45 kg) give or take 10 lbs standing 22 to 26 inches (48 to 66 cm) at the withers, females smaller at 60 to 70 pounds (25 to 30 kg). Ears and tail are natural, with no cropping or docking. Colors of the Alapaha are varied, typically white or different shades of black, grey, red,white, fawn, brindle, brown, buckskin, or mahogany, always Trimmed with white markings; some dogs are piebald spotted.
Temperament
The ABBB is described as trainable, dutiful, and responsible, with impressive capabilities as a guardian of family and property. It is very protective, but can be loving in the home.and are known to have an “alpha dog attitude”
Health
This breed is susceptible to entropion, an inversion of the eyelids, and chery eye or inflamation of the tear duct
Miscellaneous
The breed is quite rare with a population of living dogs probably around two hundred. Primary registry for the breed is the A.R.F Animal Research Foundation, A.B.B.A (alapaha blueblood bulldog association) and the WWKC (World Wide Kennel Club).
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