Fila Brasiliero
adult Fila Brasiliero Dog
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Fila
Brasiliero movie |
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group: working / molossoid |
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:
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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 |
kennel clubs: |
fci-(Molossoid breeds,
Mastiff type dog group) saku, arba-(working dog group), nzkc |
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