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86 GUIDE T O BREED S

ALAPAHA BLUE BLOOD BULLDOG

IF GIVEN REGULAR EXERCISE, THIS IS A GOOD DOG IN THE HOME BUT NEEDS CAREFUL TRAINING

Height range Bulldog-type dogs were once commonly used as guards
18–24 in (46–61 cm) on the plantations of southern Georgia. By the early 19th
Weight range century, such dogs were almost extinct, but dedicated
55–90 lb (25–41 kg)
breeding over the next 200 years regenerated the type
Life span 12–15 years and produced the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog. This dog
Origin USA is still rare and not widely known outside the United States.
Muscular and intrepid, an Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog has
strong protective instincts, but it is easy to train to be
a well-behaved and affectionate companion. Energetic
Other colors outdoors, this dog is happiest when given plenty of exercise. Short muzzle
with well-
defined stop
Wide-set, triangular,
Broad, drop ears
White flat head Blue eyes
Dogs may have patches
of any color.

Black patch

Loose flews

Broad chest

Predominantly
white coat

Strong, muscular body

Catlike feet

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