Hi, you all know me, from my posts about rebel and my various appearances around the forum.. I've got a few questions..

1) I've never owned a dog under a year old in a longg longgg time... how long should a pup be walked a day?. he will be ready to go to his new home around the middle of may, I am getting him at the end of may
My aunt has bought him for me.. along with a pup for herself.

2) so far, he does not have a name at all... and I've never been that good with naming dogs lol.. so how could I decide what to name him. I don't want him to have a human sounding name, nor one that resembles words like no and things like that... I was thinking maybe native indian names... (he is being called apatchy right now because he is spotted all over and multiple colors)

3) he is a rare breed,. Alapha blue blood bulldog.. and I've never owned a bulldog before, I know both his sire and dam and know they have wonderful temperments. Though the female can be moody, when she's in heat..
(This is her one and only litter, as she is being fixed afterwards) The breeder just didn't want her wonderful lines to go to waste, so they bred her once. Is there anything I should know about bullys in general.?. I've researched information about the breed, but you all are my family and I'd like your opinions also.. I will try and figure out how to post a photo of him (runs off and sees if she can add photos)
I couldn't find out how so I put an album up... with a picture of him and of him and his siblings.. (9 pups. 7 males 2 females)

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/members/binx44-albums-puppy-picture507-apatchy.html

He is one handsome fellow! If his name is the same as the Indian tribe, it's spelled Apache.

Dogs like short names that start with consonant sounds -- T and D and K and maybe B or P.

Will he have a fancy-pants name because of his bloodline?

That's how the breeder spelled it lol... its just a nickname so she can tell them apart I don't want him to have a fancy pants name lol.. his mom is gypsy queen and his dad is Ikon

thats how the breeder spelled it lol... its just a nickname so she can tell them apart i dont want him to have a fancy pants name lol.. his mom is gypsy queen and his dad is Ikon
I'll figure then they were being cute because the dog has "patches" -- Apachy.

Is he AKC? If so, doesn't he have to be registered with a fancy-pants name like Lord Tyrone the Blessed of Reynoldsfield?

He will be registered with ABBA or ARF I'm not sure which one is it right this minute and I'm too tired to think lol

Ty or Tye
Kam
Keno
Digger
Patch

Wow.. Those types of bull dogs cost a pretty penny. They're a really interesting breed. Not as fiesty as a typical bull dog or pit bull, but definitely has some spice to it.

I don't take puppies out for formal walks until 6 months old. There really is no reason why a 3-4 month old puppy needs to be on the ground where disease runs rampant. Take the puppy places, Yes, but don't put him on the ground until his 3rd shot. That's my rule of thumb anyway.

As for names. It all comes down to what you want. Try looking online at baby names. Typically, the names are categorized by different ethnicity, culture and what not.

Might want to look at some of these websites I found.

Raise a Puppy (http://www.dobermanclub.org/Buying_Puppy/raise_a_puppy.htm)

Native American Baby Names & Meanings. Girl, Boy, Female, Male Names of Native American Origin (http://baby-names.adoption.com/origin/Native-American.html)

Bully Breed Advice (http://www.blessthebullys.com/id1.html)

Yea... he cost two thousand Canadian dollars.. so did his brother.. but my aunt got a 400 price knockoff for buying two from the same litter

Thank you for the information. That helps a lot. Especially since the pups will be in a city (calgary alberta ) and right now they are out in the country in a home in nova scotia

No problem.

There are a couple breeders in the US. When I was searching for a dog, none of the breeders had pups on the grounds. They're really cool dogs.

I absolutely love my bully. She is so in tune with what I'm doing. She responds so quick and is so incredibly smart. I love her.

Really read up on the breed! If canadians are as sketchy about ANY type of dog that resembles a pittie like in the US, people are going to be asking you lost of questions and assuming your dog is mean. This is your opportunity to turn this little guy into an ambassador of the bully nation! Plus, its fun to prove people wrong about these guys, and how sweet they actually are.

Good luck with your baby.. I hope you enjoy him!

No problem.

There are a couple breeders in the US. When I was searching for a dog, none of the breeders had pups on the grounds. They're really cool dogs.

I absolutely love my bully. She is so in tune with what I'm doing. She responds so quick and is so incredibly smart. I love her.

Really read up on the breed! If canadians are as sketchy about ANY type of dog that resembles a pittie like in the US, people are going to be asking you lost of questions and assuming your dog is mean. This is your oportunity to turn this little guy into an ambassador of the bully nation! Plus, its fun to prove people wrong about these guys, and how sweet they actually are.

Good luck with your baby.. I hope you enjoy him!

It seems like my pups parents are very in tune with their owners too. I've been around them since they were both pups themselves, I just haven't been there since I moved to new brunswick (and I'm moving back to calgary) here they are not so sketchy about anything that resembles pits but some people are afraid of dogs that look like that... In fact in ns there is a breed called the Valley bull.. mix between a pit and some sort of bulldog... and people come from all over canada to get them because since the crossbreed originated in ns they are cheaper than anywheres else in canada as they are so common... (if I remember correctly) Not only my pup will be an ambassador for the bully nation but my aunts as well.. LOL.. I am so excited about owning him as there is only one breeder for them in this country and they just started this year (I think I stated that already) I'm dancing in my pj's I'm so happy about getting him... I really am... I've researched the breed, learning about the background as plantation dogs.. the protective nature, how good they can be with children (though I do not have children)

The puppy will tell you his name, often within 36 hours of being home. The trick is for you to learn his language. It will make training much easier as well.

The puppy will tell you his name, often within 36 hours of being home. The trick is for you to learn his language.
Same for cats! -- at least the name they allow you to call them. They rarely divulge their REAL name.

I'll be seeing him before I take him home which will be nice... as I'll be down near where they live and I've always been good friends with them. They own a rottie, that I've talked about on the site before

Aww what a cutie!

Unfortunately I know absolutely nothing about that breed as they are not recognized in Australia.

Why don't you stick with Apatchy, I think it's cute!
My new puppy came already named... I could have changed it is I really wanted but I thought it was cute, his name is Cyrus - Pedigree name is Room to Zoom!

It took me almost 2 months to settle on a name. I would come up with a name, and then it would seem to fit, but then I started to not like it.

It finally came down to Miley or Riley. I was walking her down a path and asked her what name she liked best. I said both names. She was very excited when I said Miley. So now my pittie is named after the next teen sensation... which by the way, was not intentional. When I got my pup, the name was being tossed around on the radio.. Never put any connection to anything but like the name!

So now I have Miley the Pit Bull.. :)

Thanks shaz... I thought about that and calling him "patch" for short.. but when I meet him a different name might come bursting forth.. we never know lol
Wow they are not recognised in aussie land? Now that I didn't know

You aren't locked into any name, I had a HUGE list before I got my pup but then when he came I just stuck with what he had because it suited him... hours of browsing through names sites wasted! :D

Lucky - The breeder who named my dog Cyrus named his sister Miley... Miley Cyrus :D sad lol

True, I do agree with you there shaz. You know I don't think that would have been the name I'd choose for his sister LOL to each his own though... I never thought I'd be able to get another dog after rebel, but I feel positive about this and I know that he will be loved as much as any dog person can love their pet... I miss having a dog to wake up to in the morning.. and Since I'll be living with my aunt and uncle for the first little while the pup will have his brother to play with also. Which I know he will love :D

That should help them both settle into their new homes better, just be careful they don't get too dependent on each other and make sure they do have plenty of time apart as well as together ;)

Thank you shaz. Yea I've never had more than one dog in a home. So I don't know much about that. Can I ask your opinion on when you should start walking a puppy also.. since so far I've gotten a wonderful opinion from.. hmm lucky I believe it was.. *i just woke up lol*

Lol
I start taking them out to quiet parks for a walk when they are 18 weeks.
Mine gets their last boosters at 16 weeks, then I allow 2 weeks for the vaccinations to be fully effective.

Mine get carried into pet stores or around town before then, I just don't put them on the ground where there is a risk of catching something.

It's mostly just for socializing early on, not actual exercise.
I spent about an hour at a park in the middle of town today with my pup (now 19 weeks) we just walked around the border then sat on the grass and watched people going past.

Ahh OK.. so really everyone has different opinions but its all to do with health and safety :D... in calgary there is a HUGE half forested dog park near the home.. when they get older I will be taking him there lol

I probably should mention mine go to dog shows at 3 months of age (12 weeks) but it's a tad different there as all dogs MUST be vaccinated so the risk of transmitting diseases/viruses is a lot less than a regular dog park where some *cough*idiots*cough* take their unvaccinated dogs.

I would stay away from dog parks with a little puppy. Regular parks are OK.

Yes, puppy needs to be socialized... but typically, small puppies don't meet adult dogs until they're older. Around 5 months, you could start to introduce other dogs. Until then, I would just keep the pup to yourself. Socialize him with other people. Take him places. Go to city parks. Just steer clear from dog parks. There is just so much disease... Plus.. You need to bond with your dog. Don't worry about him meeting new dogs. He will have that chance when he's a bit older.

I always tell my students in my puppy classes that your dog doesn't have to meet every single dog for two reason.. 1st reason, that dog (or your dog) may not like to meet new dogs. 2nd reason, disease. A well socialized dog doesn't need to be friends with the world. A socialized dog is based on how well behaved the dog is in crowds of people. My bully is not the best with other dogs. She loves people. I take her everywhere. She ignores other dogs completely. She never offers to lunge, snap or growl at other dogs. She is a very social dog. Adores people and falls all over herself when I take her to pet stores. So please don't force your dog to "like" other dogs. If he loves other dogs, then great! If he's a bit more reserved and/or protective of his space, then you're going to have to teach him to ignore other dogs... Which, is not hard to do!

Oh! And I found some info on your pup. Might want to check them out...

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/alapahabluebloodbulldogs.htm

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (http://www.bulldogbreeds.com/alapahabluebloodbulldog.html)

The Alapaha Blue-Blood Bulldog Association Official Website (http://www.alapahabluebloodbulldogs.org/)

I love weird breeds!

Lucky.. thanks for the good advice... I've got all those already bookmarked lol actually :D I love weird breeds to .my last dog was a carolina dog

That's cool. I own German Shorthaired Pointers. They use to be rare. Ever since "Carly" won the AKC breeders cup the breed became over bred.

I have a pit bull now. They're not necessarily rare, but they need a lot of help. People are so afraid of them and assume the worse of them. Its been kind of fun educating people on these guys.

My next dog, I want an American Bully. They're massive!

Yea. I know a few people who have pointer crossbreeds.. I love american bullys.. Valley bull dogs are nice too but they are hard to find outside of canada and the maritime provences

I am adding new photos of the pup on the album right now for everyone's information :D as I just received new photos now.. Eyes are open

EDIT

Also because I have forgotten to put this in yesterday... metallica steel... the dog on the main page of the bulldog breed info site you put in your post (bull dog breeds.com) the second link, lucy happens to be the mother of my puppies grandpappy... he is (or was I'm not sure if he's still around or not) owned by cattle rustler kennels I think though I'm not 100% sure on who is owners are

*second edit*

Got to love the edit button when you forget things..
Ontop of the pictures I added the other day, I have also added two more pictures this morning that I have received. They are of my puppy and the one my aunt is getting together with each other :D and also one with them side by side (the first one of them together looks like my puppy is trying to crawl over his brother to be the star of the camera)

Ok. Lol found out about whom he will be registered with. The ABBA... and only the ABBA.. as the ARF's Alapaha's are actually cross breeds and not pure breds.. got to love "merit" registering dogs
Not

I've added new photos on my other thread in member discussions :D