The following information was taken from Ms. Lana Lou Lane’s website 2 years prior to her death in 2001. This write up is very rare and has only ever been seen by folks that saw Lana’s website before she passed away. Her website was discontinued and removed from the archives in 2002. This is how she described the breed she created:
The Alapaha, although bred for a temperament that was courageous, loyal and naturally defensive, was also known to be an all round utility dog, meaning it was intelligent and formidable enough to hold and kill beast, protect the property whilst remaining docile in the home and with close family and friends.
“PURPOSE- Guardian, protector and family companion.”
Words of Ms. Lana Lou Lane
1) Protective and possessive of family
2) Athletic, agile, intelligent and easily trained.
3) Affectionate compatibility.
4) Bred for conformation, temperament, size
The Originator of the registered true Alapaha Blueblood.
If you’re looking for a dog capable of demonstrating loyal dedication, and willing to protect at an early age as young as 8 weeks, then let me introduce you to the “Alapaha”. The puppies are extremely intelligent. In 3 to 5 days in your household, they adopt their new family. You don’t adopt an “Alapaha”, they adopt you. See the “about us” page for more info.
The ABBB is the bulldog from South Georgia Alapaha River region. When you need a protector who is home when you’re not. The ABBB do not stray far nor do they look for a fight, but they will definitely defend their family or themselves. The ABBB is excellent with all children.
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Lana’s Breed Standard – c1985
The Only Official Breed Standard For ABBB
PURPOSE- Guardian, protector and family companion.
OVERALL IMPRESSION- Square, powerfully built, yet agile and athletic for size and alert. Should give impression of nobility. (Thereby-“Blue Blood”)
HEAD- Large, flat acroos top, square, heavily muscled in males.
MUZZLE- Square with heavily muscled jaws. Up to 40% of total length of head.
NOSE- Black to liver. 50% or more light pigment unacceptable.
EARS- Medium in size, half perked or rose. Cropping “not” permissable.
EYES- Set well apart and prominent. Any color permissable. “Glass” or “marble” eye preferred.
NECK- Thick, of medium length.
SHOULDERS- Of short length, heavily muscled and well tied in. Should give impression of power.
CHEST- Wide and deep with well sprung ribcage.
BACK- Straight, not rigid or swayed. Length equal to height at shoulders, with 1″ variation.
TAIL- Optimum length, should reach hock. Final 1/3 to have gradual upward curvature. Docking “not” permissable.
FORELEGS- Straight and extremely thick-boned. Balanced forward toes. Feet well knuckled up with thick pads. (Dewclaws not removed).
REAR- Hips narrower than shoulders. Well muscular and in proportion to forequarters.
COLOR- Merle and white preferred. Any color and white acceptable although solid white undesirable.
COAT- Short to medium length and fairly stiff to the touch with soft undercoat.
SIZE- Males 22-25″ at the withers and 70-100 lbs. Females 20-23″ and 50-70 lbs. 1″ variation in height is allowed. 5-10lbs. variation is allowed.
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Everything is correct , except Mrs Lane never had a website. Good job .
She usually advertised in the Bulldog review …
How ironic, I see you have the picture I took and also purchased and hanging in my room.
It was sent to me several years ago by someone!