All about gul dongs

One of the most rare breeds of dogs is the gul-dong, otherwise called the Pakistani bulldog because of the country of origin of the breed. This is a representative of serious dog breeds related to fighting. Consider all the main characteristics of the Pakistani bulldog in this article.

This breed is about two hundred years old, originally from Pakistan, bred by crossing such breeds as bully kutta and hul terr for dog fights and competitions with a bear.

Analogs of this breed do not exist, as well as clubs and nurseries for breeding. A very serious breed, however, it is almost impossible to meet in Europe, but it is very popular in the Asian countries of the central and southern parts, India and Pakistan. In many countries of the world is prohibited because of the aggressive nature.

Despite the fact that the breed is not recognized by any cynological club, it still has its own standards.

• The head is large, powerful, sometimes it seems disproportionate, the forehead is wide and flat, the muzzle is short, but elongated.
• If the dog is used for fighting, it is necessary to stop the tail and ears. Ears are cropped quite low, become short and protruding exactly up. Without cupping, the ears are rolled forward. The tail is thin, tapering to the tip, hanging down from the back. It does not rise high, even if the dog is in an agitated state.
• The eyes are small, widely spaced from each other, are almond-shaped, the color of the iris is usually brown or amber.
• The nose is black, round, fleshy lips.
• The neck has an average length, it happens with a suspension.
• The dog's chest is wide enough, strong, muscular. The belly is always drawn in.
• Massive limbs of medium length, rounded fingers, stiff pads. The body itself is very powerful, athletic, the strength of the gul-dong is compared with Alabai.

Gender differences in the height and weight of dogs:

• male dog - growth in withers from 80 to 105 centimeters, weight from 55 to 75 kilograms;
• bitch - height in withers from 60 to 80 centimeters, weight from 45 to 57 kilograms.

The coat is thick, short, smooth and hard, often white in color with various spots. The most common color is white, with markings of different colors and shades. There are representatives of this breed of dogs with tiger color, fawn, gray, brownish-red.

Spots, as a rule, of different sizes, are located throughout the body, mostly dominating on the stomach, groin, limbs, head. The back can be "stained" quite a bit. Also quite often dogs with pure white color are found.

Of course, the Pakistani bulldog has a lot of advantages and disadvantages. Consider all the advantages of the breed:

• the best helper in the hunt for large animals;
• with the right approach to education becomes the most loyal friend and protector;
• excellent guard of a private house;
• care is quite simple and does not require special costs.

Cons breed Gul-Dong:

• not suitable for the role of a nanny for children and as a companion dog for the elderly;
• by nature has a very aggressive nature;
• one of the most dangerous breeds of the world;
• suitable only for experienced owners, able to properly train the dog;
• it is possible to buy such a puppy only in countries where they are popular, it is hardly possible in Russia.

Gul-dong has a very cool temper, he is clever and quick-witted, however, he is very difficult to train, as he is stubborn and likes to dominate. Therefore, families with small children or teenagers should refrain from buying such a pet. Even a puppy will show aggression on a child who wants to get close to the puppy property. In gul-dong in the blood instinct to protect and defend their territory. And more such dogs will always be jealous of the owner to other households.

To avoid tragic situations, it is worth considering this and think a hundred times - Is it necessary to start a serious dog in a family where there are children who will definitely not be able to show themselves stronger.

In addition, Gul-Dong is very jealous of other representatives of the fauna in the house, he is a very large owner. Gul-dongs are not located to share their place, bowls and dog toys with someone else.

If from a young age he will be brought into a dwelling to already existing animals, then he will be able to get used to the competitors and subsequently treat them normally, trying to make friends. It is very important that each of the households becomes a leader for the dog when he is still at the "tender" age, then the pet will be an excellent and reliable protection and a true friend for all family members.

City apartment is not very suitable for this breed of dogs, because they are very energetic and mobile. If you keep in an apartment, then Provide your pet with a sufficient number of long walks with indispensable physical exertion.

Pakistani bulldog is not suitable for urban conditions also because it is experiencing too strong aversion to any other animals and people. Do not forget to wear a muzzle and have a strong leash if you walk your dog where you can meet other animals and people. Do not trust walking to a physically weak person, child or woman: Gul-Dong is a strong dog and in case of which it is almost impossible to keep it.

The best conditions of detention will, of course, country cottage, where a sufficiently spacious aviary with a high fence was built for the pet.

Despite the presence of an open-air cage and its own yard, the dog must be walked every day. As an energy discharge, train your dog for a long run - at least an hour in good weather and at least half an hour in bad, cold or rainy weather. If the dog is wet in cold weather, dry it with a towel upon arrival.

Worth saying that dogs of this breed do not tolerate drafts, frost and cold, accustomed to the warm Indian climate and because of its short hair. But in the heat they feel quite well. Therefore, make sure that the booth was with a good fit of the boards without cracks, dry, insulated, and in the winter had a temperature of at least zero degrees, and better - higher.

Just born puppies should be in a dry and warm box. Litter usually ranges from six to eight heads. To choose a puppy for yourself, it is better to watch them when they reach the age of one month. Here it will be clear whether the puppies pass by the standard, and you can see how they manifest themselves. It is recommended to choose the most affectionate and non-aggressive, if you are still going to have such a dog in an apartment or urban setting.

Lives gul-dongs from about 10 to 12 years. Of course, it all depends on the conditions of detention, proper nutrition and inherited qualities. There were cases when the dog lived for more than 18 years.

To raise a reliable friend for yourself and your family, you need to start training with two months and continue it throughout the life of the animal. Only an experienced dog breeder with experience in the training of such breeds will be able to adequately raise their pet. Best of all, if the owner of this dog is a canine with experience. Although not even all dog handlers will risk having such a four-legged friend: a lot of time and effort must be invested in this dog so that it is a friend and not a dangerous enemy.

For training to be effective, you should immediately make it clear to your puppy who is in charge here. If this is not done, then it will be impossible to temper the temper of such a dog and the slave in the house will not be him, but you. In no case can not be soft when training and forgive mistakes and miss. For correctly performed actions and commands, it is worthwhile to encourage your puppy with a tasty delicacy and words of approval. Shouting or hitting a dog is not worth it.

Gul-dongs are very intelligent dogs, and if you become a leader for such a dog, then obedience will be complete and undeniable. However, showing aggression in his direction, you risk running into trouble. Of course, it is possible and necessary to scold the cause, but it is worth doing it with a certain intonation in the voice, which the dog will accurately define as a signal to obedience, if you teach your pet to it from childhood.

You don’t need a flush either, otherwise you will constantly have to prove your leadership skills. Better let a pet learn from an early age that it is second in the social hierarchy.

Depending on who you want to educate - a hunter, guard or fighter - Spend more time training it in the chosen direction. Chase your dog more often on special platforms with obstacles, in the forest, practicing various teams that are useful for hunting, training capture, use special measures of protection.

The undeniable advantage is the ease in the care of representatives of this breed. Since the dog is short-haired, it is enough periodically, a couple of times a week, to brush it with a brush with natural bristles or a specialized glove with a short lint surface and wipe with a damp cloth. It is necessary to comb in the direction of growth of hair on the whole body, except for the chest. Here it should be done from the belly to the neck. But to comb the tail is not necessary.

It is necessary to bathe the dog 2-3 times a year with a special shampoo. Various human hygiene products will not work. Get a special herbal shampoo. Apply it should be on the whole body, except for the head, thoroughly churning and carefully monitor that the hygiene products and water do not fall into the ears, eyes and mucous jaws.

At the end of the water procedures, wipe the dog dry with a towel. It is undesirable to use a hairdryer, as you can dry your skin with hot air, and you can chill a wet pet with a cold jet of air. Therefore, select the dog with his personal terry towel.

Pay special attention to the ears. Inspect them daily. At least once a week, wipe the ear shells with 3% hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine (without alcohol). Wipe clean only visible areas of the ear from the inside to the outside. Make sure that the liquid does not penetrate deep into the ear, if it is not special drops for deep cleaning of the ears. Teach your dog from childhood to hygienic procedures, so that in adulthood there will be no problems with it.

White dogs are more susceptible than others to deafness, both congenital and acquired in the process of life.Therefore, carefully monitor your pet and in case of first suspicion contact a doctor.

Wipe the eyes with a moist swab. Do not use cotton wool for this purpose, so as not to leave small villi on the mucous membrane of the eye. This can lead to blindness. Use better than ordinary clean handkerchief. Also, do not wipe your eyes with wet wipes. The exception is special wipes for the eyes of animals.

If abundant eye exudates and tetracycline ointment does not help, then it is worth contacting a veterinarian, as this may be an indicator not only of an allergic reaction or a cold, but also of a serious illness. Also contact veterinarians if there is no discharge at all.

RThe main problem of dogs breed Gul-Dong are teeth. They need to pay close attention. Every three days you need to brush them with a special paste and a soft toothbrush. The fact is that gul-dong more than other breeds are prone to the formation of plaque and stone, because of which there is a very unpleasant smell, as well as diseases of the teeth and gums. To avoid this, teach your pet to brush your teeth from childhood, in addition, buy special treats that help get rid of this scourge.

Rubber toys, special tendon bones, and dry food will also be used to prevent tartar. Regardless of this, toothpaste should be cleaned at least once a week, especially during the formation of bite and change of teeth.

Pasta can be found in any veterinary center or pharmacy, as well as specialized tablets for cleaning teeth. But before using them, consult a veterinarian. Healthy gums of the gul-dong have a pink color, if they turn red, it means that an inflammatory process is underway, since a tartar has appeared.

These are basic care guidelines. In general, gul-dongs, as a rule, are rarely susceptible to diseases, as they have good, stable immunity. However, there are several diseases that can be awarded to dogs of this breed by inheritance:

• instability of the psyche;
• allergic reactions to food, drugs;
• formations on the hip joints;
• poor blood clotting;
• diabetes;
• otitis and inflammation of the ears;
• skin diseases.

At the first symptoms, if the dog has become ill or too calm, does not respond to commands, it is necessary to contact the veterinary clinic.

Here you have a choice of two options: to feed homemade food or use balanced ready-made food. It is not necessary to combine both of these options in order to avoid health problems.

Up to a year a puppy should be fed up to six times a day in small portions. If we look in more detail, then this number of meals should be followed up to four months; then up to six months you need to feed four times a day, and from six months to a year - three times. This will ensure that the growing body of the baby the formation of the correct bones, muscle and fat mass.

After a year you need to transfer the dog to two or one meal, but with an increase in portions. In order for the skeleton to develop well, it is necessary to include foods that contain calcium in the diet. These include kefir, cottage cheese.

Vegetables need to boil or scald with boiling water. After cooling, mix them with oatmeal, buckwheat or corn porridge and add vegetable oil.

For a balanced diet, the main ingredient is lean meat or meat by-products. The latter should be given only to adult individuals who are not difficult to chew them well. Meat is better to use chicken, beef, calf or rabbit. The turkey will do too.

Boil it is not necessary - just pour in boiling water or give it directly raw. Fish should not get involved. She can be pampered very rarely, for saturation with vitamins and amino acids. Fish bones should be carefully chosen. Any others can be given safely. Eggs should also be included in the diet.

Choosing ready-made food for the dog, do not skimp and feed premium class. Cheap for this breed will not work. In any case, whatever food you choose, you need to supplement it with special vitamins that will help pick a veterinarian. Still need to constantly monitor so that the dog has enough water and it is freely available.

This is especially true of those dogs that eat dry food. Swollen in the stomach, they take away all the liquid there, which is why the pet will need to be constantly replenished.

When balancing a pet food ration, it is worth considering that it is necessary to completely exclude such products:

• sugar;
• salt;
• seasonings and spices;
• milk;
• fatty meats (pork, lamb);
• legumes;
• bread, baking;
• potatoes;
• sweets, cookies.

When training, as a "cake", you can encourage cheese or croutons, cooked on their own without any spices.

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