Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
Also known as Alapaha Bulldog
- Height at the withers
- 46 to 61 cm
- Weight
- 25 to 41 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12 to 13 years
- Daily activity
- 60 minutes
- Origin
- Alapaha River region, southern Georgia, United States
- FCI group
- Not recognized
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- close neighbors: it barks little
- watching over the house
Less suited to
- an apartment: it needs space
- a first dog: it needs an experienced owner
- a home with cats
Overview
A powerful, athletic bulldog with well-defined muscles and a coat that is most often white with patches, sometimes merle. A catch dog bred for farm work, driving livestock and guarding the family, it has a strong protective instinct.
History and origins
Developed in the Alapaha River region of southern Georgia as a versatile catch dog to control cattle and hogs and guard the farm. The Lane family preserved it in the 20th century from the old plantation bulldogs. Its full name, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, refers to its bloodline (“blue blood”), not to its coat color. It is not recognized by the FCI.
Health
Life expectancy is 12 to 13 years, and its hardiness is average. The most common health problems in the breed:
- Hip dysplasia
- Entropion
- Deafness (mostly white dogs)
- Skin allergies
Choose a breeder who has the parents health-screened for this breed, and ask to see the results.
Coat and care
Short, smooth coat. Moderate shedding, minimal coat care.
All ratings
Rated from 1 to 5, comparable across breeds. Green marks a strength for most households, orange something to plan for.
Lifestyle
- Energy
- Moderate, 3 out of 5
- Apartment
- Difficult, 2 out of 5
- Home alone
- A few hours, 3 out of 5
Family and sociability
- With children
- Fair, 3 out of 5
- With other dogs
- Caution, 2 out of 5
- With cats
- Caution, 2 out of 5
- With strangers
- Very wary, 1 out of 5
Training and temperament
- Ease of training
- Hard, 2 out of 5
- For a first-time owner
- Not advised, 1 out of 5
- Guarding instinct
- Very strong, 5 out of 5
- Prey drive
- Moderate, 3 out of 5
- Tendency to roam
- Low, 2 out of 5
Care and neighbors
- Coat care
- Minimal, 1 out of 5
- Shedding
- Moderate, 3 out of 5
- Drooling
- A little, 3 out of 5
- Barking
- Quiet, 2 out of 5
Climate and health
- Heat tolerance
- Average, 3 out of 5
- Cold tolerance
- Low, 2 out of 5
- Hardiness
- Average, 3 out of 5
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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog FAQ
How big does the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog get?
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog stands 46 to 61 cm at the withers and weighs 25 to 41 kg. It is a medium-sized dog.
Does the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog shed a lot?
It sheds moderately and its coat needs minimal care.
Can the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog live in an apartment?
It is difficult: it needs space and activity, and a home with a yard suits it better.
How much exercise does the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog need each day?
Allow about 60 minutes of activity a day: its energy is moderate.
Is the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog good with children?
Fairly well, preferably with children old enough to respect its limits. Never leave a young child alone with a dog, whatever the breed.
How long does the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog live?
Life expectancy is 12 to 13 years, and its hardiness is average. The main health problems to watch for are hip dysplasia and entropion.
