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.

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Appearance

Displaying an unexaggerated and natural bulldog type, the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is nevertheless a sturdy, well-developed, and muscular breed. Descriptions of its size vary greatly, calling for males anywhere from 65 to 190 pounds (25 to 86 kg) standing 19 to 26 inches (48 to 73.5 cm) at the withers, females smaller at 60 to 170 pounds (22.5 to 41 cm). Ears and tail are natural, with no cropping or docking. Colours of the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog 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.

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Temperament

The ABBB is described as trainable, dutiful, and responsible, with impressive capabilities as a guardian of family and property, but aggressive only in defence of these. They are friendly and relaxed until the need arises to defend their own.

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog 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 ABBB is identical to the American Bulldog and that nothing distinctive is found in the Otto. Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog owners appear to disagree and photos seem to indicate a fairly distinct type.