The Alapaha Blue-Blood Bulldogs' origin is somewhat undocumented before the ABBA registry foundered the breed in 1979. Authorities differ so completely about the origin of the Alapaha that the name itself is in dispute. The Alapaha is believed to have its origin in a recently extinct species know as the Mountain Bulldog, Old Southern White, and Old Country Big Bulldog. These dogs were first brought to America in the early 18th century. Unlike its "English" counterpart, it was continuously bred for utility and stamina, whether it be for guard work, farm work, or as a family companion. Despite their proven worth in many areas and ability to reproduce type with reliability, these strains of bulldogs survived mainly in small pockets of the south. It is estimated there are about 1,000 true Alapahas in existence.