page_title: Bully Kutta
section_title: Name and description
hierarchical_section_title: Bully Kutta / Name and description
caption_attribution_description: English: Indian Mastiff also called Bully Kutta
context_page_description: The Bully Kutta, also known as the Indian Mastiff, Indo-Pakistani Mastiff and Alangu Mastiff is a type of large working 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.
context_section_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 and Kutta means dog. Bully Kuttas have an average weight of 78 kg (125 lbs) and height of 2.7 ft (78.74 cm).
  The Alangu Mastiff (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, this dog was employed by kings "in the chase of wild beasts".
caption: Bully Kutta
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