Bully Kutta
The Bully Kutta or Pakistani Mastiff or simply Bully is a Alaunt descendant which has its origins in Pakistan, especially in Sindh and Punjab, where it is the most common guard dog. The word Bully derives from the English word Bull, because of its slight resemblance with a Bulldog, while the word Kutta means dog, in the local languages in Pakistan. Some people mistake this breed for the Alangu Mastiff, commonly known as Indian Mastiff, but Alangu Mastiff is almost extinct, even in South India. The current Bully Kutta. of Pakistani origin, is developed after years of breeding, and have achieved its unique stature, but still needs to be standardized as a breed.
The standard and original Bully kutta breed is white in color with black markings however shades of fawn, black, brown, and harlequin colors are also found, and with many different markings. The cross breeding of Original Bully kutta and Original Pakistani Bullterrier produces a breed known as Gull Dong or a Pakistani Bull Dog. The Bully kutta has made its way into the hearts of dog enthusiasts all over the world. In the past twenty years, a lot of copies have been made in UK, but the original specimens can still be found in Pakistan and many well bred Bully Kuttas have been imported to countries like UK, Serbia, Croatia, China, Malaysia, India, Indonesia and shortly the breed will be introduced in USA.
New York Times best-selling author Greg Iles depicted this breed in his 2009 novel, “The Devil's Punchbowl.
The standard and original Bully kutta breed is white in color with black markings however shades of fawn, black, brown, and harlequin colors are also found, and with many different markings. The cross breeding of Original Bully kutta and Original Pakistani Bullterrier produces a breed known as Gull Dong or a Pakistani Bull Dog. The Bully kutta has made its way into the hearts of dog enthusiasts all over the world. In the past twenty years, a lot of copies have been made in UK, but the original specimens can still be found in Pakistan and many well bred Bully Kuttas have been imported to countries like UK, Serbia, Croatia, China, Malaysia, India, Indonesia and shortly the breed will be introduced in USA.
New York Times best-selling author Greg Iles depicted this breed in his 2009 novel, “The Devil's Punchbowl.
Appearance
A Bully Kutta has a gait that resembles a lion's gait: a graceful gently swaying stride. This way of walking is unique to this breed as no other breed of western mastiff moves this way. The Bully Kutta is a thick boned muscular breed. Male Bully Kuttas range from 150 to 170 pounds though some large specimens can reach up to 210 pounds. Female Bully Kuttas are rather smaller. Measured at the withers, a male's height can vary from 30 to 44 inches and female's height is from 28 to 36 inches. Because of its mastiff ancestry, a Bulla Kutta has the looks of a mastiff. The breed is noted for its colossal head that is supported by the thick well muscled neck. True to being a mastiff, the dog has a wrinkled boxy face as the face, the mouth and the neck are loosely covered with skin. The dog has a strong black muzzle. It has well developed very strong jaws.
Pricked ears are set high on the skull. Deep set eyes seem to be hollow when seen from a distance. The Bully Kutta is a wide chested breed. The back is long and the brisket deep. The loose stretchable skin perfectly covers the well developed bone structure. The smooth short coat is predominantly white in color although dogs can have black, brown, fawn coats. Brindle, bi-colored and dogs with variedly colored markings are also seen.
The Bully Kutta is a very large and powerful dog, and unlike most giant breeds, is impressively agile and resilient, capable of great speed and known for its stamina. The body stronger and more athletic than most mastiffs. The legs are long and proportionate to the body with the back end slightly raised, contributing to the Bully Kuttas signature lion-like gait. The tail is long, tapering to a fine point and is carried high in a curl or might be parallel to the ground giving out a hand pun handle shape, providing balance for this extremely agile breed. The muzzle is bread and strong with minimal stop the head is split . The muzzle is almost half the length of the skull. The bite is a proper scissor bite with straight, solid teeth. The eyes are small and round shaped. The ears are pendant shaped but are often cropped. The skin is firm and stretchy, hanging from the head and neck with defined jowls and dewlaps. Despite this, they are not droolers. The front legs are straight and solid with thick bone. The back legs are set wide apart and turned slightly outward at an angle, forming a solid rectangular base. The coat is very short and smooth. The color is predominantly white although black, brindle, and all shades of brown are also common, often in patches. The skin is pigmented black or speckled. The Original bullykutta have lopped ears which are in symmetry with the upper outline of the skull. The Original bullykutta have only two colors in them and that is white with black pigments and a pure black color later developed. The Naagi BullyKutta according to features now falls into another category of bullykutta because of different head and ear profile. Some people nowadays have mixed Bullykuttas with Brown Mastiffs and you can find some dogs with Brown pigments in them. That is a result of impurities introduced by breeders by mating Bullykuttas with Brown Mastiffs.
Pricked ears are set high on the skull. Deep set eyes seem to be hollow when seen from a distance. The Bully Kutta is a wide chested breed. The back is long and the brisket deep. The loose stretchable skin perfectly covers the well developed bone structure. The smooth short coat is predominantly white in color although dogs can have black, brown, fawn coats. Brindle, bi-colored and dogs with variedly colored markings are also seen.
The Bully Kutta is a very large and powerful dog, and unlike most giant breeds, is impressively agile and resilient, capable of great speed and known for its stamina. The body stronger and more athletic than most mastiffs. The legs are long and proportionate to the body with the back end slightly raised, contributing to the Bully Kuttas signature lion-like gait. The tail is long, tapering to a fine point and is carried high in a curl or might be parallel to the ground giving out a hand pun handle shape, providing balance for this extremely agile breed. The muzzle is bread and strong with minimal stop the head is split . The muzzle is almost half the length of the skull. The bite is a proper scissor bite with straight, solid teeth. The eyes are small and round shaped. The ears are pendant shaped but are often cropped. The skin is firm and stretchy, hanging from the head and neck with defined jowls and dewlaps. Despite this, they are not droolers. The front legs are straight and solid with thick bone. The back legs are set wide apart and turned slightly outward at an angle, forming a solid rectangular base. The coat is very short and smooth. The color is predominantly white although black, brindle, and all shades of brown are also common, often in patches. The skin is pigmented black or speckled. The Original bullykutta have lopped ears which are in symmetry with the upper outline of the skull. The Original bullykutta have only two colors in them and that is white with black pigments and a pure black color later developed. The Naagi BullyKutta according to features now falls into another category of bullykutta because of different head and ear profile. Some people nowadays have mixed Bullykuttas with Brown Mastiffs and you can find some dogs with Brown pigments in them. That is a result of impurities introduced by breeders by mating Bullykuttas with Brown Mastiffs.
Temperament
The Pakistani Bully Kutta (Pakistani Mastiff) is a powerful Mastiff. They are also known as the "Beast From The East." They are a very intelligent and noble breed. This is an extremely dominant dog and is only recommended for experienced dog owners. They can be very difficult to handle if placed with the wrong owner. Pakistani Bully Kuttas are very trainable. They are loyal and protective of their master and property. With proper exercise, leadership, socialization and training, the Pakistani Bully Kutta can make an amenable companion for responsible and knowledgeable owners. Well raised Bully Kuttas are good with kids, very loving and playful. In their homeland they are mostly used for protection and guarding purposes, but are sometimes unfortunately used for dog fighting, and raised to be aggressive toward other dogs, aloof, not tolerating strangers. This Mastiff will not listen if it senses that it is stronger minded than its owner. Owners need to possess a natural air of authority to their demeanor. The objective in training this dog is to achieve pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in its pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader; lines are clearly defined and rules are set. Because a dog communicates his displeasure with growling and eventually biting, all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. The humans must be the ones making the decisions, not the dogs. That is the only way your relationship with your dog can be a complete success. When owners make it absolutely clear they are alpha over the dog in a calm, but very firm manner, and the dog is well exercised, trained and socialized they can be very good family companions.
Origin There are many theories about the origin of this breed. According to the most logical theory there was already a Mastiff breed present in sub-continent of Indo-Pakistan which was used for hunting, guarding and many other purposes. When Britain conquered the sub-continent of Indo-Pakistan, the British soldiers brought their Mastiff type dogs, Bull Terriers and other breeds along with them. These dogs were crossed with the local breed. And that’s why there are different types of Bully Kuttas (Pakistani Mastiffs). There is a theory that this breed was originated in the desert areas of Sindh. That's why it is also called a "Sindh Mastiff." They are a Molosser type dog from Pakistan and are largely found in that region. The word "Bully" comes from the root word of Punjabi (a language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Province of Punjab of Pakistan) "Bohli" which is pronounced as "Boo-Lee" means "heavily wrinkled." And Kutta is a word of Punjabi or Urdu language which means "dog." Thus, Bully Kutta means "heavily wrinkled dog." Grooming One of the few benefits of owning an Bully Kutta is that it is a breed that requires little in the way of grooming maintenance. As a short coated breed the Bully Kutta is a moderate shedder that requires only occasional brushing with a slicker brush to keep the coat in good condition. Bathing would be a hosing off in the yard affair and even below that a damp towel can be used to remove dirt and bring out the sheen of the coat. |
History
Like the Alangu Mastiff the Bully Kutta breed is also known as the Pakistani Mastiff, Indian Mastiff and Sindhi Mastiff. It is generally agreed upon that it like the Alangu Mastiff developed in the desert area of Kutch, in the Bhawalpur area of Punjab and in the Rajasthan area under the Sindh district. Thus its shares the majority of its origin with the Alangu Mastiff, where at some point; more than likely due to conflicts and changing borders, it is believed to have diverged into its own type of Mastiff. This new type was then further separated into regional strains. The Bully Kutta strain present in northern Pakistan is said to have been influenced by the Central Asian Mastiff, while the Bully Kutta in southern Pakistan was influenced more heavily by the Indian Mastiffs.
In modern times it is said to be primarily used as a guard dog and protector of the home. Although, a great number of these dogs are bred and owned exclusively for the sport of dog fighting within its home country of Pakistan. Although technically illegal, poor enforcement of the laws and the rural nature of the country do little to prevent it from occurring.
Health Issues
The Bully Kutta is considered to be a very healthy breed of dog with a low propensity for congenital health defects. The only known issues to be listed as associated with this breed is a tendency to develop arthritis and blindness in later life, which is not uncommon for most dog breeds. Due to its size bloat may also be a concern or other illnesses generically associated with large breeds of dog.
Like the Alangu Mastiff the Bully Kutta breed is also known as the Pakistani Mastiff, Indian Mastiff and Sindhi Mastiff. It is generally agreed upon that it like the Alangu Mastiff developed in the desert area of Kutch, in the Bhawalpur area of Punjab and in the Rajasthan area under the Sindh district. Thus its shares the majority of its origin with the Alangu Mastiff, where at some point; more than likely due to conflicts and changing borders, it is believed to have diverged into its own type of Mastiff. This new type was then further separated into regional strains. The Bully Kutta strain present in northern Pakistan is said to have been influenced by the Central Asian Mastiff, while the Bully Kutta in southern Pakistan was influenced more heavily by the Indian Mastiffs.
In modern times it is said to be primarily used as a guard dog and protector of the home. Although, a great number of these dogs are bred and owned exclusively for the sport of dog fighting within its home country of Pakistan. Although technically illegal, poor enforcement of the laws and the rural nature of the country do little to prevent it from occurring.
Health Issues
The Bully Kutta is considered to be a very healthy breed of dog with a low propensity for congenital health defects. The only known issues to be listed as associated with this breed is a tendency to develop arthritis and blindness in later life, which is not uncommon for most dog breeds. Due to its size bloat may also be a concern or other illnesses generically associated with large breeds of dog.
Exercise
Bully Kuttas need to be taken on daily walks to satisfy their migration instinct. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. Other names - Pakistani Mastiff , Sindhi Mastiff , Bully
Country of origin - Pakistan Weight - 140-210 pounds (64-95 kg) Height - 28-35 inches (71-76 cm) Coat - Short Life span - 8-10 years |