Bully Kutta
Also called Indian Mastiff, Pakistani Mastiff, Sindhi Mastiff, Alangu Mastiff, Indian Bully
From Indian subcontinent (Punjab and Sindh regions of Pakistan and India)1
At a glance the quick version
As reported by Wikipedia.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short
A short, smooth coat over a very large, heavy-boned mastiff frame with loose skin around the head.1
Personality what they are like
A clever, watchful and energetic guardian with a strong personality, best matched with an experienced owner who trains it consistently.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
An energetic working mastiff that needs daily exercise and a job such as guarding.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The short coat needs only simple regular brushing.1
The story where it all began
Large mastiff-type dogs of this kind have been kept on the Indian subcontinent since at least the 16th century, and the Mughal emperor Akbar is said to have hunted with one. An Indian Mastiff was shown at a London dog show in the 1860s.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- Indian National Kennel Club
- Recognised nationally; not recognised by the FCI.1
- Indian Mastiff Registry
- Keeps a registry for the breed.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Bully Kutta. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 6every year
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- Bully Kutta - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for all fields (secondary source citing Indian Mastiff Registry and press)
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.