Mastiffs are a name that unites a large group of breeds, which includes the English, American, Spanish, Brazilian and Major varieties, as well as the Bullmastiff and Boerboel.
The Pakistani Mastiff or Bully Kutta is also included in this group. This is an oriental dog breed.
Not officially accepted by any world association.
But this does not make the breed less popular.
Since these animals are considered good defenders and guards.
The dog is loyal and very brave.
History of the Origin of the Pakistani Mastiff or Bully Kutta
There are many theories about the origin of this breed.
One of the more logical ones is that during the conquest of the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent by Great Britain, English soldiers crossed bull terriers with local mastiffs, widely used for hunting and guarding.
The purpose of breeding the breed was to create a reliable guard and fighter.
From the Punjabi language (a dialect of the Punjab province in Pakistan), “buli” is translated as “heavily wrinkled.” "Kutta" means "dog".
Thus, the name of the breed translates as a highly wrinkled dog, which quite describes the appearance of the Pakistani Mastiffs.
Description of the breed and what it looks like in the photo
The Pakistani Mastiff is classified as a Molosser. This is a large dog, has a well-developed chest, powerful skeleton and strong muscles.
The height of representatives of the breed ranges from 76 to 112 cm, weight ranges from 65-90 kg . Therefore, if during games an animal jumps on its owner, it is almost impossible to withstand it.
Regardless of the general color, they have a black muzzle, although the presence of pigmentation on the tip of the nose is considered normal . The tail is long, gradually narrows, and is lowered when at rest.
During excitement, the tail never lies on the back.
It has long legs and strong joints, the latter due to its large size . There is excellent shock absorption power, manifested in the form of wide, round feet with hard pads. The coat is short and hard.
Dimensions, appearance
Cynological associations do not recognize the existence of such a breed as the guldog. Therefore, there is no point in talking about breed standards. The selection of individuals for mating is carried out according to the same four parameters: power, speed, agility, aggressiveness.
An adult male reaches 70-80 cm at the withers, a female's height is 60-70 cm. The tallest recorded height of a ghoul dog is 116 cm. The weight of an adult dog ranges from 35 to 60 kg. Sources call the specimen weighing more than 95 kg the most massive dog of the breed. The body structure of females and males does not differ significantly.
Body structure
The body is proportional with pronounced muscles.
Powerful long neck, large head, sometimes seeming disproportionately large in relation to the body.
The Pakistani has a long tail, which is docked for puppies intended for fighting. Even the undocked tail of the Gul Dong does not rise high.
The coat is short and harsh. The color is varied (white, black, red, gray, solid, with stripes or spots). The most popular dogs are those with light coats. The short, hard coat lies closely to the skin.
The paws are long, powerful, without curvature.
Character traits
The main features of the Pakistani Mastiff are considered to be the following::
- courage;
- devotion;
- great willpower.
But, despite these positive features, animals are quite difficult to control, so training is carried out from an early age.
If you get a Bully Cutt, he will need to prove who is the boss in the house, only then will the pet be able to look at his owner as an equal, and not down on him.
The main purpose of representatives of this breed is protection, so the animal is sensitive to any noise and can show aggression towards strangers.
If the Pakistani Mastiff lives in the city, then during walks he must be kept on a leash and equipped with a muzzle. Otherwise, there is a risk that the animal will misperceive city noise and come to the owner’s defense right on the street.
In situations where other pets live in the house, the Pakistani Mastiff most often treats them neutrally, but if aggression is shown towards him, the dog can easily injure another pet.
The dog is considered patient and calm, but it is characterized by sudden mood swings, so having this animal in a house where children live is not the best idea.
Expert opinion
Kozhevin Semyon Kirillovich
Expert dog handler.
Pakistani Mastiffs not only have an impressive appearance, but also a dominant behavior; they are too proud. They are absolutely fearless and ready to protect their owners from any danger. The breed is intellectually developed, so Bully Cutts almost never act on instinct alone. Very loyal and dedicated.
Alano Espanyol: a dog with roots from antiquity
The Book of the Hunt (1311-1350) contains the first mention of Spanish bulldogs. Simultaneously with the Alan tribes that invaded the Pirnaia in the 4th century, dogs with a short, wrinkled muzzle arrived here. They became extremely in demand in pacifying restive bulls participating in bullfights, in protecting their master's property, and even hunting Indians. Later, by the end of the 19th century, with the ban on the participation of dogs in “pacification”, Alanos were not so popular. And already by 1939. it was believed that the breed had completely disappeared.
Advantages and disadvantages
Pakistani Mastiffs have a number of advantages:
- fearless;
- loyal to the owner;
- have a balanced psyche;
- good guards and defenders.
But against the background of these advantages, the breed also has several disadvantages.:
- independent - in the absence of timely training, they will not perceive the owner as an equal;
- do not get along with children;
- Due to its large size it is difficult to keep in an apartment.
Diseases
Despite their strength and power, Bulli Kutta are susceptible to a number of diseases. There are no specific hereditary diseases that affect them, but the animal may be prone to heart disease, skin infections, hip dysplasia (a common disease in many dogs), etc.
Bully Cuttas are strong dogs that, when properly trained, become reliable and loyal companions.
In the hands of an inexperienced and weak owner, a bully kutta is a bomb that is dangerous both for himself and for his family and society as a whole.
Bully cutta needs a strong dominant character of the owner, as well as proper and timely training.
Is it suitable for living in an apartment? On the street?
It is not advisable to keep representatives of Pakistani Mastiffs in an apartment, since such conditions can become a real test for the animal.
These dogs need personal space and daily exercise; walks should last between 2 and 3 hours..
An animal can be kept outside the city by providing it with a free enclosure and access to a yard. The pet feels great in the enclosure even in the winter season.
Learning ability
Gul-dong is a difficult animal to train. For good adaptation and if you want to have him in a city apartment, you need to train him from a young age. Only a few people get such a dog; not all experienced dog handlers agree to have a time bomb at their side. In order for the class to go perfectly, it is worth letting the puppy know who is in charge. Otherwise, he will become not a companion and subordinate, but a willful master of the house. Everyone at home will have to adapt to his mood.
When training him, it is necessary to conduct such classes every day and throughout his life. Then the acquired gul-dong knowledge will be easy to put into practice.
Breeders complain that neglected dogs can only occasionally follow orders, reacting most to commands: “Fu,” “stranger,” “guard.”
How to properly care?
Representatives of the Bully Cutta breed are quite picky in grooming, and are quite capable of taking care of themselves..
Pakistani Mastiffs are short-haired animals, so there is no need to trim them. Occasionally, you can only clean the coat with a brush with hard bristles.
These dogs are almost never bathed, using wet towels as an alternative . If the dog itself wants to splash in the water, then there is no need to stop it, this will not bring any harm to the pet.
The ears, eyes and teeth of Pakistani Mastiffs are not particularly looked after. The dog's ears are small, so they are almost never exposed to diseases; they only need to be cleaned of wax with cotton swabs every few months.
And eye care consists only of timely removal of secretions.
NOTE!
Due to biological resistance to disease, the teeth of this breed are also in good condition. They can be cleaned every few months using a special dog paste.
Bully Cutts need regular daily walks, during which the pet owner should always walk in front, showing the dog which of them is the leader.
Characteristic
- Fighting, hunting dog.
- Height ranges from 65 centimeters to 100.
- Weight from 50 to 60 kilograms.
- The coat is short.
- Color varies; black, gray, brown, often with white or black stripes or specks. The most common color is white with various inclusions.
- The head is large and massive.
- Wide forehead, short muzzle.
- Large skeleton with a deep chest and a long, tapering tail.
- Large massive paws.
- Small dark eyes.
- Drop ears, sometimes cropped.
Nutritional features - what is best to feed?
Not everyone can afford to buy a Bully Cutt puppy, as this entails high food costs.
This is explained by the fact that the main diet of puppies consists of protein foods, including:
- beef and pork meat;
- cottage cheese;
- kefir;
- sea fish.
The consumption of these products has a positive effect on the puppy’s immune system and strengthens its musculoskeletal system..
An adult representative of the breed needs even more food than a puppy. During the day, the Pakistani Mastiff should be fed 2-3 times.
The diet includes:
- various cereals;
- flour products;
- potato;
- pasta;
- fresh meat.
How to choose bulli kutta?
The opportunity to purchase a Bully Kut puppy is available only in India or Pakistan; in other countries this breed is not available for free sale.
Recently, Great Britain has also started breeding Pakistani mastiffs, so this breed of dog will soon be available for purchase in the territory of this country..
When choosing a puppy, you should make sure that it is healthy, although diseases in this breed are quite rare. The dog must be at least 2 months old.
It is recommended to purchase from shelters or nurseries, where a guarantee is given that it is a purebred representative of the breed..
For several centuries, these dogs lived side by side with humans.
..., thanks to which they were domesticated as much as possible and ready to serve as a home guard, protector, and hunting companion.
In hunting, bully kutta showed themselves to be stable and courageous, so they were taken to hunt large game. The dog was not afraid of buffalos, bears, tigers and other large animals, so it did not retreat, helping the man defeat the prey.
The strength of Bully Kutta dogs interested fans of dog fights, therefore, until they were banned, this breed of dog was a frequent participant in them.
This breed has strict criteria by which the breed is recognized as a purebred. Experienced specialists do not allow marriage and mixing in this breed, so it is quite rare.
