| Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog | | | | Alternative names | | Otto | | Country of origin | | United States | | Classification and breed standards | | Not recognized by any major kennel club | The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (ABBB) or Otto is an American rare dog breed, developed in the Alapaha River region of Southern Georgia. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...
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Quick Facts
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| | Weight: | 22-40 kg | 50-90 lbs | | Height: | 50-66 cm | 20-26 inches | | Coat: | Short, stiff | | Coat (cont): | soft undercoat | | Activity level: | Low indoors | | Learning rate: | High | | Temperament: | Athletic, intelligent, sometimes stubborn, | | Temperament (cont) | protective, excellent with children, loyal. | | Guard dog ability: | High | | Watch-dog ability: | High | | Litter size: | Unknown | | Life span: | 12-15 years | KG, Kg or kg may indicate: A Kampfgeschwader, a bomber squadron of the former German Luftwaffe Basketball Player Kevin Garnett An abbreviation for kilogram (always kg) Knight of the Garter, a British decoration Kommanditgesellschaft, German version of a limited partnership Kongo language (ISO 639 alpha-2) An abbreviation for konig...
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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 65 to 90 pounds (32 to 45 kg) standing 19 to 26 inches (48 to 73.5 cm) at the withers, females smaller at 60 to 70 pounds (22.5 to 41 cm). 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, fawn, brindle, brown, buckskin, or mahogany, always with white markings; some dogs are piebald spotted. A Bulldog, which is also known colloquially as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog, is a medium-size breed of dog that originated in England. ...
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Temperament The ABBB is described as trainable, dutiful, and responsible, with impressive capabilities as a guardian of family and property, but aggressive only in defense of these. They are friendly and relaxed until the need arises to defend their own.
History 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 ABBA 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. The American Bulldog is a breed of working dog developed for catching livestock and for protecting property. ...
Health This breed is susceptible to Entropion, an inversion of the eyelids. Entropion is a medical condition in which the eyelids fold inward. ...
Miscellaneous The breed is quite rare with a population of living dogs probably around two hundred. Primary registry for the breed is the Animal Research Foundation in Quinlan, Texas. Registry also available through the ABBA (Alapaha BlueBlood Bulldog Association).
Books - McDonald, Joan. The Book of the Bulldog, Neptune, NJ:TFH Publications, ISBN 0-86622-027-5
- Jenkins, Robert. The Story of the Real Bulldog Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications, ISBN 0-7938-0491-4
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See also Bulldog is a collective name for various breeds of dog. ...
Sources
External links - Animal Research Foundation - primary registry for the ABBB
- The Bully Bunch - A club formed by breeders to promote the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog.
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