Bully Kutta

The Bully Kutta (also known as the Pakistani Mastiff, Alangu Mastiff, Sindh Mastiff or South Asian Mastiff) is a rare breed of dog originating in India, specifically from the Thanjavur and Tiruchi districts. The word "Bully" in its name actually comes from the Hindi word "bohli," meaning heavily wrinkled, and "Kutta" means dog. The Bully Kutta breed was developed during British colonial rule in India and was used primarily for sporting purposes. Today, these dogs are typically found in areas belonging to Pakistan.

All Bully Kuttas have English Bull Terrier blood as well as blood from the crossings of several other British breeds such as English Mastiffs, Pointers and several types of British hunting dogs.

The Bully Kutta is a victim of dog fighting but the majority of these rare dogs are used as guard dogs in Pakistan and India. It is because of their immense size and strength that a few find themselves in the hands of people who choose to use them for dog fighting which is illegal in both Pakistan and India. Bully kutta's should be self-assured and fearless.

Description

Weight: 150-210 pounds

Height: 30-44 inches

Coat: Short smooth coat

Activity level: Moderate

Learning rate: Moderate

Temperament: Aggressive and V.Protective

Guard dog ability: High

Watch-dog ability: High

Litter size: 10 puppies

Life span: 8-10 years

The Bully Kutta has a short, smooth coat that is usually predominantly white in color; however fawn, black, harlequin, red and brindle markings vary. The muzzle is black and the skin around their neck and mouth is loose. The brisket is deep, and the limbs are well muscled. The back is long with the tail tapering to a fine point. The ears are set high on the skull and pricked. It has a long and graceful stride. The males vary from 30 - 44 inches and females from 28 - 36 inches tall. They usually weigh 150 to 170 pounds and can reach up to 210 pounds, especially for males. They are very muscular and thick boned.

Temperament

These "beasts from the east" are known to be aggressive and protective, having a strong guarding instinct due to the nature of their work. With proper socialization from an early stage they can become good companion dogs. Bully Kuttas are not recommended for first time dog owners or timid dog owners. With their size and great strength, it is best that the owner is experienced in the type of training that these dogs require.

History

The Persian Army used Indian mastiffs, but just for guarding. They were introduced into Greece by Xerxes I when he marched towards this country in 486-465 B.C..

The Indian Mastiff originated in and around the desert area of Kachchh, the Rajasthan area and Bhawalpur area of Punjab. A part of the Kutch area in Rajasthan was under the Sindh District and so the other name of this breed is Sindh Mastiff. Alongside the Kumaon Mastiff, the Indian Mastiff was used for hunting big game. A sudden change in the hunting practises saw the Indian royal families turn to cheetahs for hunting instead. This changed the Indian Mastiff's job to guard dogs and dogs used for fighting instead.