Gul Dong (Pakistan Bulldog)

The Gul Dong (Pakistani Bulldog) is a strong, athletic, medium-sized dog. In Pakistan, it is used for dog fighting, hunting, and guarding. In many countries, it is considered a list of dangerous or banned breeds. It was developed relatively recently by crossing the Bully Kutta and the Gul Terra. It is very rare even in its homeland.

Content

1 History of origin
2 Appearance
3 Character and behavior
- 3.1 Education and training
4 Content Features
- 4.1 Care
5 Health and life expectancy
6 Where to buy a Gul Dong puppy
- 6.1 Price
7 Photos and videos
- 7.1 Video about the Gul Dong (Pakistani Bulldog) dog breed

History of origin

The Guldong was developed in Pakistan in the early to mid-20th century. Two breeds served as the basis:

The Gul Terrier traces its origins to the British Raj, when many bull terriers were brought to the subcontinent. They interbred with local dogs and developed into a distinct breed. In appearance and character, they resemble the old-style English Bull Terrier.
Bully kutta The Pakistani Mastiff is a large, powerful dog, also known as the Pakistani Mastiff. Historical records indicate that it has existed on the subcontinent for a very long time. It is used as a guard dog and fighting dog.

Crossbreeding resulted in several different types of dogs, including the Gul Dong. The goal of breeding was to produce a strong, powerful dog for bear baiting, guarding, and dog fighting. It should be as strong as the Bully Kutta and as agile as the Gul Terr. The breed is very diverse, with a bloodline of approximately 75% Gul Terr and 25% Bully Kutta.

There are no records or official documents confirming the breed's development. For this reason, the Guldong is the subject of much debate: whether it can be considered a breed or even a breed group.

Appearance

The Gul Dong is a powerful, medium-sized dog with an athletic build. Its body is rectangular, its bones are medium to strong, and its coat is straight, short, and usually white. Sexual dimorphism is pronounced.

Height at the withers of males is 46-64 cm, weight is 20-36 kg;
The height at the withers of bitches is 43-61 cm, weight is 18-25 kg.

The head is massive and broad. The bite is scissor-like. The lips are fleshy. The nose is large, usually black. The ears are small and drooping. In Pakistan, they are often cropped short. The eyes are amber or brown, small, and almond-shaped. The neck is strong, medium length, with or without a dewlap.

The body is very strong, with well-developed, well-defined muscles. The topline slopes from the withers and rises to the croup. The chest is broad and deep. The belly is tucked up. The legs are strong, medium-length, and powerful. The paws are rounded. The tail is long, tapering to a point.

The coat is short and lies close to the body. The most common color is white with or without black markings on the head. Fawn, red-brown, and brindle dogs are also found.

Character and behavior

The Gul Dong is an intelligent, loyal, and athletic dog that is both aggressive and dominant. It quickly forms very strong bonds with its owner and family members and is willing to defend them to its last breath. Despite its devotion to family, the dog is too strong and aggressive to play with children. This includes older children. Under no circumstances should a Gul Dong be left alone with a child without owner supervision.

Gul Dong are used for property guarding, bear hunting, and as a powerful, aggressive fighting dog.The Gul Dong is very territorial. It is wary of strangers and will defend them without hesitation. It is relatively safe with those it knows and recognizes. Its hunting instinct often leads it to kill small and even large animals, including neighbors' cats and birds. Any dogs that enter its territory will be in trouble. Relationships with those it has grown up with vary, and conflicts often arise between dogs of the same sex.

Education and training

The Gul Dong is considered a difficult dog to train, with average trainability. It must be supervised throughout its life and never allowed off-leash while out for walks.

Without proper training and education, the Gul Dong can be uncontrollable and very dangerous.

Requires very good socialization from an early age. The dog should be trained by someone with a strong character, familiar with training similar breeds, and confident in handling its dominant personality.

Content Features

In the warm climate of the Indian subcontinent, Guldongs live outdoors year-round, either on a leash or in enclosures. However, they are poorly adapted to cold and frosty weather, so in temperate climates they can only live in an enclosure with a room where the temperature will not drop below freezing. Guldongs are not suitable for apartment or house keeping.

Gul Dong are serious, working dogs with a high exercise requirement. Daily exercise should be more intense than a regular walk. Jogging, trailing a bicycle, car, or weight pulling are all suitable activities. It's important that the dog always stays close to or behind its owner during walks.

Care

Like other short-haired dog breeds, the Shuul Dong requires little grooming. Occasional brushing and wiping with a damp cloth are sufficient. Bathing is rarely necessary. Also, attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the eyes, ears, and teeth. The claws are normally self-wearing.

Health and life expectancy

There is little data regarding the health of gul dongs. Life expectancy is 10-14 years. Common diseases in the breed include:

congenital and acquired deafness (especially in white dogs);
skin diseases;
hip dysplasia;
allergy;
ear infections;
mental problems (weak nervous system, unstable temperament, etc.);
bleeding disorder;
diabetes.

There are likely other breed-specific diseases, but due to a lack of research or any registry, they are unknown.

Where to buy a Gul Dong puppy

The Gul Dong is rare even in its native land. Most dogs are concentrated in the Punjab region, where illegal dog fighting is most common. There are only a few kennels in the country that breed Dongs, often in conjunction with Gul Terras and other Pakistani breeds.