Description

This Georgia-born bulldog takes its name from the Alapaha River region, where it was developed to work livestock and guard property. Alapaha Blue Bloods are possessive and attentive. They’re protective of their people and property and establish their territory at a young age. The dogs demand attention, and are not suitable for kennel situations, preferring the role of companion. These bulldogs are athletic and intelligent. Training is recommended at an early age. The Alapaha Blue Blood is devoted to its family and suspicious of strangers. Males stand approximately 24 inches at the shoulder and weigh 80 to 95 pounds; females weigh 50 to 65 pounds.

 

This eclectic group of ancient dog breeds is anything but ordinary. To describe the dog breeds in this group as “rare” is entirely relative. Many of them are hugely popular in their native countries. The powerful Fila Brasileiro is used throughout Brazil as a police dog and a hunter of jaguar and other big game. The Canadian Eskimo Dog has a long history working with the Inuit peoples. The Sloughi and the Azawakh are ancient North African sighthounds. For our purposes, these dog breeds are considered “rare” because they have not yet…

 

Group

Rare

Country Of Origin

USA

Size

 Large Dog Breed

Color

 Blue/grey to black or tan to dark brown

Coat

 Double coat of medium length desirable; dense outer coat, downy undercoat.

AKC Group

Rare

Height

• Males 22 to 25 inches
• Females 20 to 23 inches

Weight

• Males: 80-95 pounds
• Females: 50-65 pounds

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