Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Breeder

Breeding Old Southern Alapaha Bulldogs in Tennessee

Southern Alapaha Bulldogs is a family-owned and operated farm located in Middle Tennessee on the edge of the Cumberland Plateau. We raise Alapaha Bulldogs along with Grass-Fed Beef on our farm. We chose to breed Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs because of the temperament or nature thay were known for. I say were because unfortunately most of the "Alapahas" you will find today do not maintain the nature they were known for; stable temperament, loyal companions, hard working all around farm utility dogs, fearless, and great with children. All of our dogs are raised as part of our family around our children, and worked on our farm. We strive to raise healthy, stable, and capable bulldogs true to the original old bulldogs of the south.

Alapahas are highly inteligent and ready to work as a guardian of family and property or a catch dog. They are very loving companions. We love our alapahas and hope you will take a closer look at this amazing breed.

ACK's Shelly of Southern Alapaha Bulldogs

Learn what makes Southern Alapaha Bulldogs different!

Puppy Socialization

All our pups get socialized with dogs and kids from very early on. We whelp our puppies in our living room so they get early exposure to a busy house with 5 kids.

ENS Process

We do ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) with our puppies until they go to their new homes. ENS has multiple proven health benefits and is used by the U.S. Military for their Service Dogs because it is also proven to help dogs cope with stress and stressful situations better.

Temperament Testing

We have various temperament testing processes the pups go through to ensure your dog has the correct temperament and drive for what you want them to do, like be a family pet, a catch dog, a protection dog, protect livestock, etc.

Parents Embark DNA Health Cleared

Learn what makes Southern Alapaha Bulldogs different!

Puppy Socialization

All our pups get socialized with dogs and kids from very early on. We whelp our puppies in our living room so they get early exposure to a busy house with 5 kids.

ENS Process

We do ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) with our puppies until they go to their new homes. ENS has multiple proven health benefits and is used by the U.S. Military for their Service Dogs because it is also proven to help dogs cope with stress and stressful situations better.

Temperament Testing

We have various temperament testing processes the pups go through to ensure your dog has the correct temperament and drive for what you want them to do, like be a family pet, a catch dog, a protection dog, protect livestock, etc.

Parents Embark DNA Health Cleared

We Breed Alapaha Bulldogs to Preserve a Bloodline that is True to what Lana Lou Lane was trying to produce based on the White English Bulldog (WEB) and Old Southern Bulldog (OSB)

We acquired the breeding stock of Alapaha River Region Farms (ARRF) when they retired. ARRF had previously bought out Alapaha Connection Kennel (ACK).

Meet Roscoe our Brown Merle Stud at 18 months old!

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Breeder Tennessee

Luna one of our Alapaha Bulldog dams at 2 years old!

Based on 5 reviews
roy leedeman
2023-02-23
We had an Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog named Cube that we had to lay to rest when he was just four years old because of cancer. It was a heartbreaking experience for my wife and I. When we were both ready to add another member to our family, I scoured the web looking for Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog breeders. I cannot express how truly grateful my wife and I are that we found Cy and Southern Alapaha Bulldogs. Our first phone conversation lasted almost an hour as Cy learned about us and we learned from Cy things that we didn’t know about this amazing breed of dogs. Cy answered all of our questions and by the end of our conversation we committed to getting our pup from Southern Alapaha Bulldogs and sent our deposit. Cy kept us updated throughout the whole process and also helped us secure our pups transport from Tennessee to California. I will definitely recommend Cy and Southern Alapaha Bulldogs to anyone that asks. Our pup’s name is RIP. He is now 16 weeks old and is 40 pounds of love. RIP is confident, smart, and athletic; A testament to all of the care and work that Cy puts into his dogs.
Tim and Nicole Bass
2022-10-11
We are so excited about our puppy, he has an excellent temperament. We were very impressed with the ease of the whole process. Cy was so helpful and knowledgeable about the breed and always willing to answer questions. We would highly recommend this breeder.
Aleyna Enriquez
2022-10-10
I love this breed, I am so happy with my puppy from Southern Alapaha bulldogs. My Daisy is so healthy, well tempered, and she’s gorgeous. Cy responses to any calls and messages within a timely manner. He’s a great guy, he really cares for the well being of his dogs. I will definitely come back for another puppy. Thank you so much Cy and family!
Bernard Kurecki
2022-09-18
Cy, Just to give you a little feedback. Zeb is the most amazing dog that I have ever owned! He is incredibly intelligent and has an awesome disposition. Even Sam likes him, which is tough because he is so energetic. Keep up the good work. This is a breed worth keeping around. I have owned dogs all my life and Zeb is exceptional. I thought I would never have a dog better than Buford, but I was wrong. Thanks again. One day I would definitely consider breeding him and getting one of his offspring. Marlee can't keep up with him but they get along great.
Victoria Young
2022-01-04
This is a great kennel in the country side! I have been onsite and it is always clean and well maintained. The dogs get time working livestock in addition to a full range of ages with kids and other family exposure. Highly recommend this breeder!

Our next planned breedings

Puppies Expected Late June 2023

Puppies Expected May 2023

Our next planned breedings

History of the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

Lana's Marcelle Lane

Photo Credit pedigreedatabase.com

The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, which has also been known as the Old Southern Bulldog, is the outcome of a comprehensive breeding program. The breeding program is accredited to Lana Lou Lane in the 1970s within the Alapaha River Region of Georgia. The program was meant to preserve the original "Plantation Dogs" of the South. These Old Southern Bulldogs were used for centuries as companions and a "do-all" farm dog, herding and holding unruly cattle, catching wild hogs, protecting the plantation, guarding the family against intruders, as well as protecting livestock against predators.

As a result of many years of selective breeding, the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog came into its own when Mrs. Lane contacted the Animal Research Foundation (ARF) in regards to preserving and registering her breed in perpetuity. In 1986 the ARF registered the first Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs that came from her kennel named Circle L Kennels.

The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog was developed by using: White English Bulldog (WEB) or Old Southern White that entered in the USA in the 1700s, Colby Pitbull, Old Southern Bulldog (OSB), and Catahoula Cur aka Catahoula Leopard Dog. It is possible that there were other breeds that were good working plantation dogs used in the earlier years. But these are the basis for the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog breed.

SAB's Cowboy the GGGGG Grandson of Marcelle at 7 months old