Are Fila Brasileiro good family dog?
While the Fila Brasileiro can make an excellent guard dog in the right home, it is not a good choice of pet for most families. As a breed, Filas have a very loving temperament. They are extremely loyal towards their human companions and very suspicious of strangers.
What breeds make up the Fila Brasileiro?
Given the breed’s unusual appearance and loose skin, it is believed that the Fila Brasileiro was developed by crossing the English Mastiff, the Bloodhound and the old Bulldogs of the 15th century. Filas were bred and raised on the large Brazilian plantations and farms.
Is a FILA a mastiff?
The Fila Brasileiro is a breed of mastiff with large bones and loose skin. The FCI breed standard requires males to be between 65 and 75 cm (25.5 inches to 29.5 inches) high at the withers and weigh 50 to 82 kilograms (110 to 181 lb).
What kind of dog is a Fila Brasileiro?
The Fila Brasileiro is a descendant of the 15th-century English Mastiff, Bloodhound, Bulldog and Rafeiros. From the Bloodhound, he inherited loose skin and his keen sense of smell. The Bloodhound in its bloodlines gives it superb tracking ability.
How big does a female Fila Brasileiro Mastiff get?
SizeMale Fila Brasileiro stand 25 to 30 inches from the shoulder and usually weigh in anywhere between 110 and 180 pounds Female Brazilian Mastiffs are slightly smaller, standing between 23 and 27 inches tall from the shoulder and weighing somewhere between 90 and 110 pounds. That said, many can be larger or smaller.
What kind of dog is a Brazilian Mastiff?
The Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian Mastiff) is a rare working guard dog breed known for its massive body, distinctive thick and loose skin, and its unusual topline (the horizontal profile of the back along the spine). Most breeds have level, or flat, toplines. Some breeds, like Afghan Hounds and Whippets, have arched toplines.
Can a Fila Mastiff be trusted with a cat?
A Fila wants to be right where you are, and the dog will seek you out if it loses track of you. Naturally aloof with strangers, the Fila is extremely protective of its people and property. They have a high prey drive and so cannot be trusted with cats and small dogs.