Jackson Family Alapahas

PO Box 158
Turkey, NC
28393

This breeding was developed in the southern enclaves of the United States during the late 18th Century. The breed originated from crosses of the now extinct Old English Bulldog and one or more of the local herding breeds like the Catahoula Leopard Dog and the Black Mouth Cur. The breed has been known by a series of names such as Otto, Cow Dog, Silver Dollar, and Catahoula Bulldog. It was orginally bred for the sole purpose of coursing and catching wild and unruly cattle, afterwards establishing itself on the farms and plantations as an all around utility dog (i.e. guard dog, livestock working dog, and varmint patroller). It was not bred to put on threat displays or to look a certain way. But it did need the right equipment to take care of its real bulldog duties. It needed to be stong enought to catch and hold ornery cattle and athletic enough to catch hogs that were allowed to free range in a semi-wild state. The Alpaha is a functional and unexaggerated bulldog with a square head, broad chest and prominent muzzle. It is dutiful, highly trainable, possessive and attentive which makes them eager companinons for children. They prefer the role of devoted family companion. These bulldogs are intelligent, athletic, and suspicous of strangers. Training and socialization are recommended at an early age. The Alapaha is hardy, resistant to disease and requires minimal grooming. We are a small breeder of Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs and we are located in Southeastern North Carolina. Our dogs are raised as a part of our family. We breed for temperment, protection, and confirmation. **NONE OF OUR DOGS ARE SOLD FOR FIGHTING, HOWEVER I WILL BE GLAD TO FIGHT YOU WHILE MY DOGS WATCH!**