Appearance

The Alapahas have a natural bulldog-like appearance. They have a broad head, uncropped drop ears, and a wide set eyes. Due to the breed’s muscular body, they have a narrow chest, wide hips, short, undocked tail, flat back, and small, round “cat-like” feet.

History

During the 18th century, Britain brought English bulldogs to America and became the descendants of the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog. The breed, which was identified during the 19th century in Georgia, was then known as a “plantation dog”. Due to the breed’s innate guarding ability, an American name Buck Lane, along with his pet Otto, led a movement to save the plantation dog. It became a breed in 1986. The ACK does not recognized this breed, but they are recognized by other registries.