Is a large Molossoid with a lot of loose skin and strong temperament .
In Portuguese Fila means “ grab and hold “ , and when dog has prey in his mouth most of
the times he will not release it .
There are varying opinions as to where and how Fila Brasileiro breed was created .
There are varying opinions as to where and how Fila Brasileiro breed was created .
One theory says it began in 1700 s when Brazil was still Portuguese colony as a result of
breeding of the Bloodhound , Old English Mastiff and a type of a Bulldog called Bullenbesser
which is now extinct.
Another theory is the Fila Brasileiro roots came from an old dog from Forte Tace .
It was also thought Fila Brasileiro came from breeding of Bloodhounds, OE Mastiffs , Bulldogs
and mixture of dogs Aracambe wild dogs Guara and street dogs .
which is now extinct.
Another theory is the Fila Brasileiro roots came from an old dog from Forte Tace .
It was also thought Fila Brasileiro came from breeding of Bloodhounds, OE Mastiffs , Bulldogs
and mixture of dogs Aracambe wild dogs Guara and street dogs .
The breed was developed 350 years ago by the Dutch settlers who brought their dogs with
them when they settled in Brazil .
Fila Brasileiro was used to hunt jaguars as well as other predatory animals.
Fila Brasileiro was used to hunt jaguars as well as other predatory animals.
From the Mastiff Fila would inherit its massive body structure and the shape of the skull ,
short muscular neck the substance , slightly curved croup, moderated tail set , the courage ,
short muscular neck the substance , slightly curved croup, moderated tail set , the courage ,
the black mask and also mastiff’s basic colors .
The Fila’s loose skin ( inherited from Bloodhound ) is a defense tool used to avoid injuries
when chasing big cats and working with cattle .
The melancholic look , pendant ears , pronounced occipital peak pendulous lips , hanging
flaws and dewlaps , well developed nose with great sense of smell and long bark are also
flaws and dewlaps , well developed nose with great sense of smell and long bark are also
due to its Bloodhound heritage .
The Bulldog is responsible for Fila’s ability to herd cattle , to resist pain, strong temperament
persistence and stubbornness .
Fila Brasileiro has typical rose ears , higher hind legs and the higher croup than the withers .
For the last 300 years the filas characteristics have remind basically intact.
They are use for cattle work , as hunters and guard dogs .
Fila Brasileiro is Not very Sociable to strangers , but he is docile with his owner and very good
and gentle with children .
They are use for cattle work , as hunters and guard dogs .
Fila Brasileiro is Not very Sociable to strangers , but he is docile with his owner and very good
and gentle with children .
However the Fila Brasileiro is Not For Everyone , its Strong Temperament and Ojeriza
maybe unsuited to certain situation’s .
Here at Personal Bodyguard we will assist you in determining if our puppy is right for you .
Also there is a lot of information’s available on Internet to research about this breed , and
Also there is a lot of information’s available on Internet to research about this breed , and
even better if you can visit some breeders before deciding to add fila to your family .
This wonderful breed is for very responsible owners .
This wonderful breed is for very responsible owners .
Fila Brasileiro
