Fila Brasiliero
adult Fila Brasiliero Dog
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Fila
Brasiliero movie
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group: molossoid /working |
height: 23.6-30" /
60-76.2 cm |
types: |
weight: 90-140
lbs / 40.8-63.5 kg |
colors: |
any
solid color or brindles. white, mouse gray, spotted and
piebald (not preferred) |
physical traits: |
massive, good sense of smell |
hair type: |
short, smooth, thick, tight |
personality/
temperament: |
courageous, fearless, affectionate
toward family, faithful, loyal, determined, brave, bold,
calm disposition, self assured, self confident, independent,
territorial, tenacious, calm, obedient, noble, alert, suspicious
and aggressive toward strangers and unfamiliar dogs. some
can be cowardly, vicious, aggressive to owner |
maintenance/
special needs: |
low grooming, drools, light
shedding, exercise, socialize early, patient training, sensitive
to voice commands, provide soft bedding to prevent elbow
callouses, protect from heat |
nicknames: |
Brazilian Mastiff, Cao de Fila,
Brazilian Molosser, Brazilian Guard Dog, Brazilian Fila,
Dogue Brasiliero |
origination: |
Brazil from Portuguese and
Spanish Mastiffs and Bloodhounds or possibly of Bulldogs
crossed with Portuguese Herding Dogs |
bred for: |
tracking, hunt slaves and large
game-wild boar and jaguar, capture cattle, droving, holding
quarry at bay |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
watchdog, companion, security,
herding cattle, guarding flocks and homes, hunting large
cats |
good with kids? |
no |
life expectancy: |
10-12 yrs |
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of interest: |
banned in some countries |
health concerns: |
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kennel
clubs: |
fci-(Molossoid breeds, Mastiff
type dog group) saku, arba-(working dog group), nzkc |
rescues: |
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