Gull Dong
- Origin
- Indian subcontinent
- Type
- Mastiff
- Size
- Medium
- Height
- 46–56 cm (18–22 in)
- Weight
- 20–39 kg (45–85 lb)
- Coat
- Short and dense
- Colors
- White, sometimes with dark markings on the face and body
The Gull Dong is a dog of India and Pakistan. It comes from crossing the Gull Terrier with the Bully Kutta, and it is used for hunting and guarding, and often in dog fighting.
History
The cross was first made in colonial India. During the British Raj, Bull Terriers were brought to the northwest of the subcontinent, the area now divided between India and Pakistan, and became very popular; a Bull Terrier Club of India was set up in Calcutta. Crossed with local dogs, they produced the Gull Terrier, also called the Indian Bull Terrier or the Pakistani Bull Terrier. Breeding the Gull Terrier to the Bully Kutta then gave the Gull Dong, which is prized in both countries for its speed and tenacity.
Appearance
The coat is short and dense. It is white, sometimes with dark markings on the face and body. Dogs of both sexes stand about 46–56 cm (18–22 in). Males weigh 25–39 kg (55–85 lb) and females 20–29 kg (45–65 lb).
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