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Breed Profile – Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

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History:

The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is a rare type of bulldog that originated in Georgia in the 1800s. This bulldog was bred to perform work on cattle ranches as well as guard plantations. They descend from the same line as the more popular American Bulldog and possess many of the same traits of intelligence and a strong bond with their owner. While they are classified as a working dog, they are more known for their companionship and the dedicated way in which they guard their master’s property. Between the years 1986 and 2001 there have only been 700 registered or pedigreed Alapahas on record. [Read more…]

Breed Profile – Alano Espanol

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History:

Alano Espanol, Owner UnknownThe Alano is a very ancient breed, and there are several theories concerning its origins. What is certain is that these dogs did not originate from any breed known today, but instead, was the ancestor of, many of the molosser breeds that are very popular today, such as Great Dane or the Dogue de Bordeaux. There used to be Alano dogs not only in Spain, but in other places across Europe invaded by the Alans, however, only in Spain have they survived for more than 1500 years until the present time. The breed, also called the Spanish Alano or Spanish Bulldog, was never in dog shows or bred for beauty.

The Spanish Alano, in the past, has been used in four basic purposes:

  1. Wild or Half-wild Cattle handling
  2. Bullfights (this use was banned by the Spanish laws back in the 19th century)
  3. Big-game hunting
  4. Guard and defense
  5. War

Today it is used for cattle handling and hunting only. Some of the Alano’s talents include herding, hunting, tracking, watchdogging, guarding, police work, Schutzhund, weight pulling, competitive obedience and agility. [Read more…]

Breed Profile – Japanese Tosa

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History:

The Japanese Tosa, also known simply as the Tosa, Tosa-Inu or Tosa-Ken, is a very rare breed of dog that originated in Japan in the mid to late 1800s. The original Tosa bloodline was a cross between a Kochi, a local Japanese breed, and native Shikoku fighting dogs. The Japanese Tosas of today are crossed between the Great Dane, Mastiff, Bulldog, Bull Terrier and Saint Bernard, which was used to increase its size. These dogs have a history of dogfighting in Japan, and as a result they have been banned in many international locations. They have recently been introduced to the US, and while they are not a suitable dog for a first time owner, with the proper handling and training they make excellent family guardians. [Read more…]

Breed Profile – Valley Bulldog

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History:

The exact origins of this breed remain unknown, and the first records of their existence date back about 50 years to Nova Scotia, Canada. The Valley Bulldog is genetically a cross between the English Bulldog and Boxer, but no one is quite sure how long this breed has been bred or what they may have been used for in their early days. [Read more…]

Breed Profile – Olde English Bulldogge

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History:

Despite being called the Olde English Bulldogge, this is a relatively new breed that has been developed in the latter part of the 20th century by crossing half English Bulldog with half Bullmastiff, Pit Bull and American Bulldog. The goal of this crossbreeding was to create a more hearty, healthy bulldog free of the breathing issues and other ailments that today’s Engish Bulldogs are prone to. While this new breed will never be out running the fields like hounds do, they are able to breathe and can painlessly run for miles at a time. This new bulldog is being bred with the temperament to be able to serve people, instead of people serving him. [Read more…]

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