Jump to content

Bully Kutta: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit
Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit
Line 72: Line 72:
[[Category:Dog fighting breeds]]
[[Category:Dog fighting breeds]]
[[Category:Hunting dogs]]
[[Category:Hunting dogs]]
https://m.dogspot.in/5-interesting-facts-you-didnt-know-about-alangu-mastiff-dogspot-in/

Revision as of 19:08, 8 January 2019

Bully Dog
Other namesIndian Mastiff
OriginIndia
Traits
Height Males 76–86 cm
Females 75–80 cm
Weight Males 70–90 kg
Females 60–70 kg
Coat Short
Color Brindle, Brown, White, Piebald, Black
Life span 6-8 Years
Dog (domestic dog)

The Bully Dog or Pakistani Mastiff (locally called as Bully Kutta, translation: Heavily Wrinkled Dog)The Indian mastiff/Pakistani mastiff or Bully Kutta (local translation: Heavily Wrinkled Dog) The Bully kutta can be traced back to parts of Rajasthan, the Bhawalpur area of Punjab, and the desert area of Kutch. Although this breed is rare it was most commonly found in the Thanjavur and Trichy districts of Southern India and was solely bred for the purpose of war .Unfortunately, many bully kuttas are illegally raised solely for dogfight especially in Pakistan. This is a gruesome, bloody sport, enjoyed by hundreds of spectators, mostly ending in either victory or death.Presently, this breed is rare in India and rest of the world, but easily available in Pakistan, Bully Dogs are war dogs used for war hunting and guarding.

Name and description

Bully Dog, Nolakhia
Alangu mastiff, Thanjai Periya Kovil

AlanguBully Dog literally translates to heavily wrinkled dog. The word AlanguBully comes from the root word of TamilPunjabi language Bohli which means heavily wrinkled and Kutta means dog.[1] AlanguBully Kuttas have an average weight of 78 kg (12st 5lbs) and height of 2.7ft (78.74 cm).[2]

Temperament

Bully Dog have been described as intelligent, alert, responsive, energetic and aggressive. A well known veterinary Dr. LN Gupta from Agra, India says that AlanguPakistani bully dogs are a dominating canine and only be handled by well-experienced owners.[3] ▼ The Bully kutta/Alangu Mastiff owes its dominant and aggressive personality to its long history of use as a war dog and fighting dog. A fairly intelligent and highly territorial dog they have strong natural guarding instinctsully Dog have been described as intelligent, alert, responsive, energetic and aggressive. ▲ A well known veterinary Dr. LN Gupta from Agra, India says that Alangu dogs are a dominating canine and only be handled by well-experienced owners.[4]

In 2016, Daily Mail wrote an article about a Kutta that was “scared of squeaky toys, cars, the dark and even rain.”[2]

Use as a fighting dog

Bully kuttaDogs have been illegally used for dog fighting in Pakistan and some areas of Punjab, India.[5] In June 2018, police in Indian Punjab filed First Information Report (FIR) for the first time against organizers of a dog fight.[6] According to a specialist at Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, “imported animals are being crossbred to be more menacing”.[7]

Popularity

Th dating back to 16th century. Pakistani Bully Dogs are working dogs used for hunting and guarding. Mughal emperor Akbar owned a Bully Dog, which he used for hunting.[8]

Name and description

Bully Dog, Nolakhia

Bully Dog literally translates to heavily wrinkled dog. The word Bully comes from the root word of Punjabi language Bohli which means heavily wrinkled and Kutta means dog.[9] Bully Kuttas have an average weight of 78 kg (12st 5lbs) and height of 2.7ft (78.74 cm).[2]

Temperament

Bully Dog have been described as intelligent, alert, responsive, energetic and aggressive. A well known veterinary Dr. LN Gupta from Agra, India says that Pakistani bully dogs are a dominating canine and only be handled by well-experienced owners.[10]

In 2016, Daily Mail wrote an article about a Kutta that was “scared of squeaky toys, cars, the dark and even rain.”[2]

In 2017, a Beagle dog was mutilated to death by a Bully Dog and a Rhodesian Ridgeback in Eccles, Greater Manchester.[11]

Use as a fighting dog

Bully Dogs have been illegally used for dog fighting in Pakistan and some areas of Punjab, India.[12] In June 2018, police in Indian Punjab filed First Information Report (FIR) for the first time against organizers of a dog fight.[13] According to a specialist at Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, “imported animals are being crossbred to be more menacing”.[14]

Popularity

The dog is now popular in Punjab, India other than Pakistan.[15] In India, it has been imported from Sindh legally or illegally by breeders from several rural areas of Punjab and Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan however it is not recognized by Kennel Club of India. They have been part of many competitions in India.[16][15] According to Times of India, it has importance among youth of having a macho image.[17]

References

  1. ^ "Bully Kutta". europetnet.com.
  2. ^ a b c d Rebecca Taylor (15 December 2016). "Scaredy dog! Cowardly 12st 5lbs Mastiff is petrified of squeaky toys, cars, the dark and even RAIN". Daily Mail.
  3. ^ "Pakistani puppy penalised for traveling without ticket in Agra". Times of India. 14 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Pakistani puppy penalised for traveling without ticket in Agra". Times of India. 14 January 2018.
  5. ^ Archit Watts (24 June 2018). "It's a dog's life". Tribune India.
  6. ^ "Punjab puts a leash on illegal dog fights, files first case". Times of India. 16 June 2018.
  7. ^ Simon Lennon (1 December 2013). "Warning: Here comes the Superdog - Fears as British thugs use animals bred to kill lions". Daily Star.
  8. ^ Sural, Ajay (15 Feb 2015). "Canine from Pakistan a hit in rural areas". Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Bully Kutta". europetnet.com.
  10. ^ "Pakistani puppy penalised for traveling without ticket in Agra". Times of India. 14 January 2018.
  11. ^ ""Devastated" owner of dogs who killed defenceless beagle says sorry - but insists his pets have never been violent before". Mirror.co.uk. 23 November 2017.
  12. ^ Archit Watts (24 June 2018). "It's a dog's life". Tribune India.
  13. ^ "Punjab puts a leash on illegal dog fights, files first case". Times of India. 16 June 2018.
  14. ^ Simon Lennon (1 December 2013). "Warning: Here comes the Superdog - Fears as British thugs use animals bred to kill lions". Daily Star.
  15. ^ a b "Two-day livestock fair begins at Chappar Chiri". Tribune India. 26 October 2017.
  16. ^ "Pakistani Bully centre of attraction at animal fair in Mohali". Times of India. 26 October 2016.
  17. ^ Ajay Sura (16 February 2018). "Pakistani Bully in backyard boosts Punjab's macho image". Times of India.
  • IIes, Greg (2009). The Devil’s Punchbook. New York, New York: Simon and Schuster. p. 279. ISBN 0743292510. A Chinese billionaire's son brought his own dog in to fight. A Bully Kutta. Ever hear of those? Bastard weighed more than I do. The dog, I mean.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bully Kutta.

https://m.dogspot.in/5-interesting-facts-you-didnt-know-about-alangu-mastiff-dogspot-in/

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bully_Kutta&oldid=877452251"