Fila Brasileiro
Fila Brasileiro
History:
Country/Date of Origin: Brazil/1800s
The Fila developed as an all-around working dog on the great cattle estancias of Brazil. They descend from Portuguese herding dogs that were introduced in colonial times, English Mastiffs, old style Bulldogs and Bloodhounds. The resultant mixture is a tough, bold guardian that can also hunt jaguar, drive cattle and act as a tracker in police work. Still little known outside of its native Brazil, the Fila has a reputation for being fierce. It is banned in England under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
FCI Group: 2 (Working)
Other Names Body Type Personality Coat Health Concerns
Back to TopBrazilian Mastiff
AKC Group: Miscellaneous
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Back to TopBody Type:
- A robust, short coated dog of the mastiff type
- Height: 24-30 inches (at shoulder)
- Weight: 100 pounds minimum
- Ears are triangular and hang flat against the face
- Tail is moderately long and not altered
- The Bloodhound influence is evident in heavy dewlap and pronounced lip flews
- Hind legs are longer than the forelegs giving the dog the appearance of going downhill when it is standing
Personality:
- Characterized by an intense loyalty to its master
- Territorial and will guard its property with being told
- Aggressive towards strangers
- Not a suitable breed for children
Coat:
- Short, dense, and harsh to the touch
- All colors and combinations of colors allowed with the exception of solid white. Brindle is the most common
- Low grooming requirements
Health Concerns:
- Hip dysplasia
- Bloat
- Bone cancer
- Heart problems
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