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{{Infobox dog breed
| name = Bully Kutta
| image = File:PakistaniMastiffPunjab.jpg
| image_size = 220px
|caption = [[File:BullyDogs.Pakistan.jpg|upright=1.0|center|frameless]]
Images of Pakistani Bully Kutta
| country =[[Indian subcontinent]]
| altname = Alangu Mastiff<ref name="Wylde2019">{{cite web |last1=Wylde |first1=Kaitlyn |title=What Dog Breeds Are Banned On Airlines? Some Dogs Can't Safely Fly On Planes |url=https://www.bustle.com/p/what-dog-breeds-are-banned-on-airlines-some-dogs-cant-safely-fly-on-planes-18540223 |publisher=[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]] |language=English |date=1 August 2019 |quote=Indian Mastiff/}}</ref><ref name=Deshpande2020/><br>Indian mastiff<ref name="Wylde2019"/><ref name="TOI2020"/><br>Indian bully<ref name="HP2017"/><br>Pakistani mastiff<ref name="HP2017"/><br>Sindhi mastiff<ref name="HP2017"/>
| weight =
| maleweight = {{convert|70-90|kg|lb}}<ref name=Deshpande2020/>
| femaleweight = {{convert|60-70|kg|lb}}
| height =
| maleheight = {{convert|76-86|cm|in}}
| femaleheight = {{convert|75-80|cm|in}}
| coat = short<ref name=Deshpande2020/>
| color = black, red, brindle, white, fawn, harlequin<ref name=Deshpande2020/>
| litter_size =1-8<ref name=Deshpande2020/>
| life_span = 6-12 Years<ref name=Deshpande2020/>
| note =
| origin = [[Indian Subcontinent]]<ref name="HP2017"/>
}}

The '''Bully Kutta'''{{efn-ua|This type is known by several other names, including the Indian bully, Indian mastiff, Pakistani bully, Pakistani mastiff, and Sindhi mastiff<ref name="Wylde2019"/><ref name="TOI2020">{{cite web |title=Dog breeds that are native to India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/pets/dog-breeds-that-are-native-to-india/photostory/77885849.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 September 2020 |language=English |date=2 September 2020}}</ref><ref name="HP2017"/>}} is a type of large dog that originated in the Indian subcontinent, also found in old tamil rock painting and sculpture.<ref name=Deshpande2020>{{cite book|last1=Deshpande|first1=Abhijeet Madhukar|title=Indian Dogs Pedigree Chart-The List of Indian Pedigree Dogs|publisher=|volume=|edition=|year=2020|chapter=|pages=4|isbn=|url={{Google books|plainurl=yes|id=CyfsDwAAQBAJ|page=4}}}}</ref> dating back to the 16th century.{{r|HP2017}}{{better source|reason=[[WP:RSP]] Huffington Post contributors unreliable|date=September 2020}} The Bully Kutta is a [[working dog]] used for [[Hunting dog|hunting]] and [[Guard dog|guarding]]. The type is popular in the [[Punjab region]] of India and Pakistan, including [[Haryana]] and [[Delhi]], as well as in [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name="TOI2020"/><ref name="HP2017"/>{{better source|reason=[[WP:RSP]] Huffington Post contributors unreliable|date=September 2020}}

[[Indian National Kennel Club]] is the only [[kennel club]] in [[India]] to recognize the breed.

== Name and description ==
[[File:Alangu mastiff real appearence sculpture dharasuram temple.jpg|thumb|left|An ancient depiction of the Alangu Mastiff in the [[Darasuram#Darasuram temple|Darasuram Temple]] in the [[Thanjavur district]] of India]]
[[File:Bully_Kutta_Nolakhia.jpg|thumb|A Bully Kutta]]
[[File:Indian Mastiff Bully Kutta.jpg|thumb|A Bully Kutta]]

Bully Kutta literally translates to "heavily wrinkled dog". The word "Bully" comes from the root word of the [[Hindustani language|Hindustani]] and [[Punjabi language]]s "Bohli" which means ''heavily wrinkled''.{{Citation needed|reason=source?|date=September 2020}} "Kutta" means dog in the [[Hindi-Urdu]] language.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Reddy |first1=Kovuuri G. |title=Handbook of Journalism and Media: India, Bharat, Hindustan |date=2015 |publisher=Vikas Publishing House |isbn=978-93-259-8238-3 |page=136 |language=en |quote=In Hindi, a dog is called a 'kutta'.}}</ref><ref>[https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/Romanized_School_Dictionary/4Ew_AAAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Bully+Kutta&pg=PA43&printsec=frontcover Romanised School Dictionary - English and Urdu] Calcutta 1863, page 43</ref><ref name="Fallon1879">{{cite book |last1=Fallon |first1=S. W. |title=A new Hindustani-English dictionary |date=1879 |publisher=E. J. Lazarus & Co. |page=908 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Gm0QAQAAMAAJ&q=Hindustani+dictionary+kutta&pg=PA908 |language=en}}</ref>

The Sindhi mastiff resembles the [[English mastiff|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.<ref name=Soman1963>[https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/The_Indian_Dog/je8OAQAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=Sindhi+mastiff&dq=Sindhi+mastiff&printsec=frontcover The Indian dog] Waman Vishwanath Soman, Popular Prakashan 1963, page 85</ref>

Bully Kuttas have an average height of 2.7 ft (78.74 cm).{{Citation needed|reason=source?|date=September 2020}}

==History==
The Bully Kutta originated in the [[Indian subcontinent]], either in the [[Thanjavur]] and [[Tiruchi]] districts of [[Madras Presidency|Madras]] or the [[Sind Division|Sind]] region of [[medieval India]].<ref name="HP2017"/> In Thanjavur, the Bully Kutta was a favorite pet of ruling families.<ref name="Mani2018">{{cite book |last1=Mani |first1=Ajit |title=The Nawab's Tears |date=2018 |publisher=Partridge Publishing |isbn=9781543704280 |language=en}}</ref>{{page number|date=September 2020}} The [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] emperor [[Akbar]] owned a Bully Kutta, which he used for hunting.<ref name="Ajay">{{cite news|last1=Sural|first1=Ajay|title=Canine from Pakistan a hit in rural areas|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Canine-from-Pakistan-a-hit-in-rural-areas/articleshow/46248928.cms|access-date=25 August 2017|publisher=Times of India|date=15 Feb 2015}}</ref>

The Second International Dog Show at [[Royal Agricultural Hall|Islington Agricultural Hall]], held on 28 May 1864 in London, showcased the Indian Mastiff among several other dog breeds.<ref name="Gazette1864">{{cite book |title=The Gardeners' Chronic and Agricultural Gazette, Volume 24 |date=1864 |publisher=Bradbury and Evans, Printers |language=en |quote=Second International Dog Show at the Agricultural Hall contains besides Foxhounds, Stag Hounds, and every variety of Dgs used in Field Sports, very fine specimens of the true English Mastiff, Indian Mastiff, Kangaroo Hounds, Boar Hounds, Bull Dogs, Terriers English and Scotch, and every kind of Toy Dog and Pet.|page=513}}</ref> The previous year, [[Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales|Edward, the Prince of Wales]], and [[Alexandra of Denmark|Princess Alexandra]], entered an Indian Mastiff in the same show, along with a [[Newfoundland]], [[Russian tracker|Russian Tracker]] and two [[Borzoi]]s.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Hoey |first1=Brian |title=Pets by Royal Appointment: The Royal Family and their Animals |date=2013 |publisher=Biteback Publishing |isbn=9781849546492 |language=en |quote=Members of the royal family have been active supporters of various dog shows since Edward, the Prince of Wales, and the then Princess Alexandra entered a number of their dogs in the International Dog Show in London in 1863, when there were fifty-seven classes and over 600 entries. The support has never wavered. Among the animals Edward and Alexandra exhibited were two borzois, a Newfoundland, and Indian mastiff and a Russian retriever.}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Secord |first1=William |title=Dog Painting: A History of the Dog in Art |date=2009 |publisher=Antique Collectors' Club |isbn=9781851495764 |page=358 |language=en|quote=He first showed at the Royal Agricultural Hall Show in 1864 when he exhibited a Newfoundland, an Indian Mastiff, a Russian Retriever and a Harrier, all of which won prizes.}}</ref> In 1884, ''[[Littell's Living Age]]'' said that historically, a "large Indian mastiff" was employed by kings "in the chase of wild beasts".<ref name="Littell1884">{{cite book |last1=Littell |first1=Eliakim |last2=Littell |first2=Robert S. |title=[[Littell's Living Age]] |date=1884 |publisher=T. H. Carter & Company |page=719 |language=en|quote=He has given a fair account of the large Indian mastiff, the same animal which the Assyrian kings employed in the chase of wild beasts; his small sheep and cattle may be even now seen in India, as in the little zebu; while his mention of a variety of iron, which, when fixed in the ground averts storms and lightnings recalls to our mind the lightning-conductor of modern days.}}</ref>

== 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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pakistani puppy penalised for traveling without ticket in Agra |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/pakistani-puppy-penalised-for-traveling-without-ticket-in-agra/articleshow/62496719.cms |work=[[Times of India]] |date=14 January 2018}}</ref>

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."{{r|HP2017}} 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.<ref>https://atts.org/tt-test-description/</ref>

== 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]].{{r|HP2017}}<ref>{{cite web |author1=Archit Watts |title=It's a dog's life |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sunday-special/kaleidoscope/it-s-a-dog-s-life/609659.html |website=[[Tribune India]] |date=24 June 2018}}</ref> In June 2018, police in Indian Punjab filed [[First Information Report]] (FIR) for the first time against organizers of a dog fight.<ref>{{cite web |title=Punjab puts a leash on illegal dog fights, files first case |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amritsar/punjab-puts-a-leash-on-illegal-dog-fights-files-first-case/articleshow/64612222.cms |website=[[Times of India]] |date=16 June 2018}}</ref> Many non-profit organizations are now working against illegal fighting and creating awareness among the people.{{Citation needed|reason=source?|date=September 2020}}

== Popularity ==
The Bully Kutta is popular in the [[Punjab region]] of India and Pakistan.{{r|HP2017}}<ref name="ti" /> In India, [[Dog breeder|breeder]]s 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pakistani Bully centre of attraction at animal fair in Mohali |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/pakistani-bully-centre-of-attraction-at-animal-fair-in-mohali/articleshow/61230315.cms |website=[[Times of India]] |date=26 October 2016}}</ref><ref name="ti">{{cite web |title=Two-day livestock fair begins at Chappar Chiri |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/two-day-livestock-fair-begins-at-chappar-chiri/487363.html |website=[[Tribune India]] |date=26 October 2017}}</ref> According to the ''[[Times of India]]'', it has importance among Indian youth of having a [[Machismo|macho image]].<ref name="mg">{{cite news |author1=Ajay Sura |title=Pakistani Bully in backyard boosts Punjab's macho image |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Pakistani-Bully-in-backyard-boosts-Punjabs-macho-image/articleshow/46257957.cms |work=[[Times of India]] |date=16 February 2018}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Portal:Dogs|Dogs portal]]
* [[List of dog breeds]]

==References==
===Notes===
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===Citations===
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<ref name="HP2017">{{cite web |author=Friendicoes|date=18 July 2017|title=Meet The "Bully Kutta" |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.in/friendicoes/meet-the-bully-kutta_a_23033236/ |work=[[The Huffington Post]] |access-date=20 February 2019 |language=en }}</ref>

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== Further reading ==
*{{Cite book|last=Baskaran|first=S. Theodore|title=The Book of Indian Dogs |publisher=[[Aleph Book Company]]|isbn=978-9384067571|year=2017}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category|Bully Kutta}}
*[http://www.indianmastiff.com/history.htm Indian Mastiff - History]
*[http://canineheritage.weebly.com/bully-kutta.html Bully Kutta - Canine Heritage]

{{Indian dogs}}
{{Mastiffs}}

[[Category:Dog breeds originating in India]]
[[Category:Dog breeds originating in Pakistan]]
[[Category:Dog fighting breeds]]
[[Category:Hunting dogs]]

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