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Post by Spike on Dec 18, 2021 21:59:41 GMT
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Post by Spike on Dec 18, 2021 21:59:56 GMT
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Post by Spike on Dec 19, 2021 12:39:46 GMT
Bully Kutta - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bully_Kutta Other names: akistani Bully Kutta, Alangu Mastiff, Indian mastiff, Indian bully, Pakistani mastiff, and Sindhi mastiff. The Bully Kutta is a type of large dog that originated in the Indian subcontinent, dating back to the 16th century. The Bully Kutta is a working dog used for hunting and guarding. The type is popular in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan, including Haryana and Delhi, as well as in Tamil Nadu. Indian National Kennel Club is the only kennel club in India to recognize the breed. Name and description: Bully Kutta literally translates to "heavily wrinkled dog". The word "Bully" comes from the root word of the Hindustani and Punjabi languages "Bohli" which means heavily wrinkled. "Kutta" means dog in the Hindi-Urdu language. The Sindhi mastiff resembles the mastiff, and is notable for its hardiness and size. The colour is black and white with some red in places. The tail curls up and is long and bushy, with the coat being long and thick. Bully Kuttas have an average height of 2 feet 8 inches (82 cm). History: The Bully Kutta originated in the Indian subcontinent, either in the Thanjavur and Tiruchi districts of Madras or the Sind region of medieval India. In Thanjavur, the Bully Kutta was a favorite pet of ruling families. The Mughal emperor Akbar owned a Bully Kutta, which he used for hunting. The Second International Dog Show at Islington Agricultural Hall, held on 28 May 1864 in London, showcased the Indian Mastiff among several other dog breeds. The previous year, Edward, the Prince of Wales, and Princess Alexandra, entered an Indian Mastiff in the same show, along with a Newfoundland, Russian Tracker and two Borzois. In 1884, Littell's Living Age said that historically, a "large Indian mastiff" was employed by kings "in the chase of wild beasts" Temperament: Bully Kuttas have been described as intelligent, alert, responsive, energetic and aggressive. A well-known veterinary Dr. L.N. Gupta from Agra, India has stated that Bully Kuttas are a dominating canine and should only be handled by well-experienced owners. The American Humane Association has stated that "on tests conducted in 2009 by the American Temperament Test Society, bullies scored better than several breeds that are rarely associated with aggression, including beagles and collies." However, this is misleading, as the ATTS test is not an aggression test, it tests "different aspects of temperament such as stability, shyness, aggressiveness, and friendliness as well as the dog’s instinct for protectiveness towards its handler and/or self-preservation in the face of a threat", and Beagles and Collies fail the test not due to aggression, but due to fear of hostile strangers. Use as a fighting dog: Bully Kuttas have been illegally used for dog fighting in India and Pakistan, including areas such as Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida. In June 2018, police in Indian Punjab filed First Information Report (FIR) for the first time against organizers of a dog fight. Many non-profit organizations are now working against illegal fighting and creating awareness among the people. Popularity: The Bully Kutta is popular in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. In India, breeders from several rural areas of Punjab and Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan rear the Bully Kutta; and it is recognized by the Indian National Kennel Club. They have been part of many competitions in India. According to the Times of India, it has importance among Indian youth of having a macho image. |
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Post by Spike on Mar 12, 2022 7:03:08 GMT
Bully Kutta: The Beast From the East animalso.com/breeds/bully-kutta/ The Bully Kutta is a working dog that originated from the Indian subcontinent, also known as Indian Mastiff or Alangu Mastiff. It’s a large dog breed at about 29 to 33 inches tall, weighing between 150 to 200 pounds. The lifespan of the Bully Kutta is around 8 to 10 years. However, these dogs aren’t for everyone. To ensure this breed goes into the right homes, I’ve gathered all the information you will need to help you decide if the Bully Kutta is for you. How Did the Bully Kutta Come to Be? Poor documentation has led to many theories and arguments being made, relating to how this breed was developed. The most logical and popular theory states that the Bully Kutta originated in India or Pakistan in ancient times. Due to the resemblance, many say it was crossbred from the Sindh Hound and molosser breeds like the Alaunt. They are viewed as the purest descendant of the Molossian Hound. |
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Post by Spike on Mar 12, 2022 7:06:36 GMT
Give a Dog a Name. What Does Bully Kutta Mean?
Again, there are theories on how it got its name. It is highly likely though, that the dog was named ‘Bohli’, due to it meaning “heavily wrinkled”. Excess skin, especially under the chin and around the neck, is a distinctive characteristic of the breed. ‘Kutta’ means “dog”.
Also Known As: The Bully Kutta goes by several names depending on the region. Here is a list of some:
1- Indian Alangu Mastiff
2- Bully Kutta
3- Alangu Mastiff
4- Indian Mastiff
5- Indian Alangu Mastiff
6- Sindh or Sindhi Mastiff
7- Bully Cutha
8- Pakistani Bully Dog
9- South Asian Mastiff
10- Tulla Bully, Desi Bully
11- Bongay Bully
12- Pakistani Mastiff
13- Bully
14- PBK
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Post by Spike on Mar 12, 2022 7:08:04 GMT
What Do They Look Like? An adult male Bully Kutta stands at an impressive height of 30 – 34 inches (76 to 86 cm) and weighs between 150 lbs – 200 lbs (68 to 90 kg). Females are between 29.5-31.4 inches (75 to 80 cm) and 130 lbs – 150 lbs (60 to 68 kg). And as mentioned above both have a lifespan of 8 to 10 years. Their coats are smooth, short, and straight. The breed is mostly white but is also common in white and black, fawn, harlequin, white and brown, black, red, and brindle. As mentioned before, the skin is wrinkled. It is thin but tough and the color is black or speckled. They have a huge head and a black muzzle. The loose lips expel gallons of drool daily. Well, maybe not gallons, but they do drool. The Bully Kutta also has a large, broad chest and tall, lean legs. It walks with the graceful gait of a lion, and a gently swaying stride. Its long tail is held high and tapers to a fine point.  |
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Post by Spike on Mar 12, 2022 7:11:18 GMT
For What Purpose Was the Bully Kutta Bred?
Fighting Other Dogs.
In Pakistan and India, dog fighting was popular. With great stamina and its aggressive personality, this fearless and powerful dog made it the number one choice for battles. They were bred to fight to the death against other fierce dogs like the American Bully Dog, Pitbull, Kangal, Rottweiler, Gull Dong, and the Tibetan Mastiff.
The Hunters Sidekick.
Hunters used the Bully Kutta to help them capture large game like bear, tigers, water buffalo, cheetahs, and lions.
The Guardian Dog.
Some years ago a law was passed prohibiting dogfighting. Though it hasn’t been completely eliminated the Bully Kutta has been able to take on other purposes. Now some spend their days guarding people and livestock. So if you need protection or area rancher, this breed might be right for you.
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Post by Spike on Mar 12, 2022 7:14:36 GMT
Personality and Temperament.
As a highly intelligent and dominating breed, the Bully Kutta needs the right owner in order to thrive. With proper training they are responsive, fast learners.
Due to their size, it is necessary for them to have a large living space. The Bully Kutta also requires regular exercise since they are energetic. However, they can be lazy and sleep all day if they become bored.
It’s important to keep in mind that a bored dog is a destructive dog. Imagine how destructive a 150 plus pound dog can be. If you are considering getting a Bully Kutta, be prepared to provide, at a minimum, 60 minutes walk or run per day and 12 miles per week.
At home, they have a good personality, are loyal, devoted and protective of their family. When raised with, or socialized early, they are loving and playful to other dogs, puppies, and children.
Territorial and fearless, the Bully Kutta is always on alert and guarding their premises against unwelcome guests. Remember, as mentioned earlier, these dogs were bred for fighting, so they can be very aggressive.
They may bite first and ask questions later. So caution should be taken when new people and animals visit.
Some countries, such as the U.K., have laws that banned the ownership of certain bully breeds due to the danger involved. If you live in one of these countries, it is likely that the Bully Kutta will be found on its list.
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Post by Spike on Mar 12, 2022 7:15:09 GMT
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Post by Spike on Mar 16, 2022 7:25:12 GMT
Bully Kutta woofbarkgrowl.co.uk/bully-kutta/ Bully Kuttas have long been used for offensive and defensive purposes and their personality still echoes these roles naturally today. Learn about the breed below. Height: 76 to 111 cm Weight: 68 to 77 kg Lifespan: 10 – 12 years Pedigree Breed ( recognised by the Kennel Club? ): No. The Bully Kutta is a type of mixed Mastiff-type dog from Asia. Positives and Negatives of the Breed: Pros: 1- Super strong and large. 2- Formidable adversary and guard dog. 3- Responsive, alert and highly intelligent. 4- Energetic. Cons: 1- Tough to train. 2- Have a fearsome reputation for the most part. 3- Needs a great deal of exercise. 4- Strong and thus tough to control. Overview: The Bully Kutta or Pakistani Bully Kutta is a pretty unique Mastiff dog that is particularly prevalent across Asia, particularly in the Indian Subcontinent and Pakistan where they’re used as a working dog. It is a mix of British and Indian Mastiffs that may have originated in the colonial era, though no one knows for sure and early examples date back to some 400BC. Its name frequently misleads people to assume it involves Bulldogs or Pitbulls in its breeding but this is not the case, ‘Bully’ simply means wrinkled. What is known for sure is that the Bully Kutta is a huge dog, certainly classifiable as a giant breed, with some examples reaching over 80kg! They are extremely muscular and lean, have huge jaws and move quickly. It’s no surprise that this dog has earnt a fearsome reputation, it is a dog with supreme loyalty to a true experienced owner and it makes an excellent guardian. The Bully Kutta possesses these characteristics in abundance and it’s not difficult to see why such a big and brutish looking dog has earnt a rather unique reputation. Huge dogs are nearly always hard to train due to their physical might. The Bully Kutta is potentially unstoppable unless they can be adequately trained to be immediately obedient. Training will always seek to prevent destructive behaviour, strong owners that can physically restrain the dog are more or less a necessity unless the dog is carefully trained and cared for from a puppy. That said, like other large dogs that may gain fearsome and aggressive reputations by default of their imposing size, the Bully Kutta can be trained to be very obedient, sensible and level-headed. This takes experience in the case of those Bully Kuttas that are real livewires – as many of them are – but you can’t fairly say this is always an aggressive dog by temperament. Bully Kuttas are very intelligent too, which adds to the challenges of training but also grants trainers the potential to retrain rescued Bully Kuttas. The Bully Kutta is a dog for enthusiasts and experienced dog owners that know big dogs well. For a novice owner, the prospect of owning a Bully Kutta would be somewhat dangerous. These are big, impressive beasts with ripped muscles, massive jaws and speed and agility beyond that of gentle-giant Mastiffs that are a similar size. |
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Post by Spike on Mar 16, 2022 7:25:58 GMT
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Post by Spike on Mar 16, 2022 7:28:07 GMT
History
The Bully Kutta has a complex and much-debated history but they’ve been around in some form for many hundreds of years and are the result of mixed breeding between many forms of Mastiff dogs, though only some Bully Kuttas can be classed as the ‘purest’ results of this complex history.
Breeding history fascinates enthusiasts and whilst the Bully Kutta does have its own distinctive gene pool, they are direct descendants of the Alaunt, an ancient giant guardian dog that was used for hunting and defence.
Indeed, the purer Bully Kuttas have long been associated with status and to some extent, they still are in India and Pakistan where they’ve seen resurgent popularity in modern times.
The Bully Kutta has a strong history as a dog that possesses aggressive attacking and defensive instincts.
It will certainly not hesitate to engage with other animals or humans, even those many times bigger than it, thus cementing its position in folklore as a warrior dog that can take down fearsome humans and creates like big cats and even bears.
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Post by Spike on Mar 16, 2022 7:31:37 GMT
Personality
Bully Kuttas have long been used for offensive and defensive purposes and thus, their personality still echoes these roles naturally today. It is true that Bully Kuttas possess an aggressive streak and tendencies to hunt and confront other animals.
These behaviours can be trained out of the Bully Kutta but if they’re trained in, e.g. for law enforcement or guard dog purposes, Bully Kuttas will not need any encouragement to take on others.
This ferocious dog is also a deterrent by its very presence, they have wrinkled bodies and faces with jaws that clearly bare their large teeth.
Overall, Bully Kuttas are aloof and generally unfriendly towards strangers including humans and other animals.
These dogs know their size and ability, they are more intelligent than most big dogs and this adds to their difficult temperaments as they can be a law unto themself, even whe you think you’ve got them well trained.
In the right hands, Bully Kuttas make exceptionally loyal dogs that are extremely protective of their owner and family unit or ‘pack’.
Even then, it takes work to instil subjugation and subservience in a Bully Kutta to teach it to respect both its owner and other humans in the owner’s company.
Some argue that like many aggressive Mastiff-type dogs, Bully Kuttas are poorly understood and only wind up with their reputation due to the way they are frequently trained.
Some breeders insist that they are less violent and aggressive than many dogs that are never doubted. Of course, though, the risk persists that even one misplaced or accidental bite from a Bully Kutta could be catastrophic.
Another unique aspect to the Bully Kutta’s personality is that they are very energetic, far beyond that of many other Mastiffs.
These are dogs that get muscle quickly and this physical power needs to be expressed in exercise and play.
Owners find unique ways to play with their big dogs but you’d have to be super-strong and quite brave to wrestle with one of these!
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Post by Spike on Mar 16, 2022 7:33:15 GMT
Exercise
Large, muscled and alert, the Bully Kutta needs to exercise a lot. Exercise with its owner isn’t enough, this dog also needs a large space to express itself on its own also.
Without adequate exercise, stress will set in and the Bully Kutta may become agitated leading to destructive behaviour and aggression.
These dogs are powerful and explosive and pent up energy is never a good thing. Exercise keeps a Bully Kutta’s body running properly, burning calories in the day and ensuring it is in a relaxed state during the evening.
A poor work to rest balance is never a good thing for a powerful dog with aggressive tendencies.
When playing with a dog as big and powerful as this, one must exercise caution and not allow the dog to get out of hand. Bully Kuttas that have too much unbridled energy are a danger to all and overzealous play can hurt anyone, including owners.
They may not mean to hurt anyone, they may be being as friendly as possible during play but still, 70kg of dog is a force to be reckoned with!
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Post by Spike on Mar 16, 2022 7:35:55 GMT
Training
Bully Kuttas learn best by strong-armed leadership. They are intelligent, though, so they can learn quickly and be receptive to sophisticated trainers that go beyond the basics to train challenging dogs.
Their intelligence makes them a real project for dog enthusiasts and the potential for training is very high.
Indeed, there is no reason to say that the rule for the Bully Kutta’s temperament is that of aggression, this is merely how they’ve been trained the majority of the time.
If trained with other end-goals in sight, the Bully Kutta can reportedly become very playful, loving and affectionate with humans including children.
A dog with as much intellect as a Bully Kutta is best able to be permanently trained to be friendly, but the challenges posed by its beastly physical form persist and it’s a bad idea to get content in thinking your Bully Kutta is tamed with everyone.
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