The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (ABBB) or Otto is an American rare dog breed, developed in the Alapaha River region of Southern Georgia. 

History

The breed is quite rare but with a ever increasing population of living dogs. The primary registry for the breed is the ARF (Animal Research Foundation). Lana Lou Lane started registering this breed in 1986 with the ARF. There are many other registries including the NKC (National Kennel Club), CKC (Continental Kennel Club), ARBA (American Rare Breed Association), WWKC (World Wide Kennel Club), BBC (Backwoods Bulldog Club), ABBA (Alapaha Blue-Blood Bulldog Association) that will also register Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs. There is no proof to support any other registry maintaining records for this breed before 1986.

Appearance and Size

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 (34 to 43 kg) give or take 10 lbs standing 22 to 26 inches (56 to 66 cm) at the withers, females smaller at 60 to 70 pounds (27 to 32 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.

Personality

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"

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