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Fila brasileiro has been bred for almost 200 years. Due to its specific character it helped the man in guarding man’s property and animals, as well as it took important part during hunting. The dog is an incomparable guard and man’s friend. It is all thanks to its huge devotion to its owner. Its loyalty has become almost legendary – in Brazil there is a saying: “loyal as Fila”. |
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The
dog is apparently bored and sluggish - but in fact it attentively
observes the surroundings.
It’s very brave and determined, doest not trust the strangers and
cannot be bought over. When the dog feels any threat to its man’s
family it becomes fast, agile and dangerous opponent.
Its
owner must keep in mind, that this is huge and strong animal. For
this reason the owner should not be too genial for the dog. Still,
Fila brasileiro is not regarded as an aggressive breed. Although they
are very cautious and wary, they can perfectly control their
emotions.
The
dogs are sensible – its important to remember, because they should
be raised without violence. They do not need any additional guard
training. Their innate features make Fila guard and protector.
It
is something every owner to be must remember about. Shaping the dog
by force or fighting with its inborn behaviour is pointless.
Fila
should have a lot of space around it – the dog is in its element
when it can protect man and property.
Commonly
Fila brasileiro is calm, devoted and loving dog. It loves cuddle –
the dog is the happiest when its owner is near it. Fila is very
tolerant for children.
Although
it has strong guard dog instinct - it can's spend lonely days
outside. It needs strong attachment to its man’s family. Sleeping
by the owner's legs wins everyone’s sympathy.
Please
remember - Fila brasileiro belongs to Molosses. It should be
consequently and firmly shaped. The dog is very strong, so it must be
obedient to its owner - this is especially important in tense
situation. Still, this firmness should never mean violence and
scream.
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Fila
is a big dog with firm body building.
Its body can be like great Dane i.e. rather slim, or like Mastiff i.e. rather stocky. Fila reaches about 65-70 cm at withers height. Females are 5-10 cm shorter. What is characteristic for this breed is that the rump is located above the sacrum line - it is professionally called rump overbuilding. Fila brasileiro has strong skeletal system, wide chest and ruff, as well as long paws. It was big head with triangle, droopy ears. At a first glance it seems to have sad eyes. Such impression is caused by baggy skin folds which cover the dogs body. What’s more, another characteristic of Fila is its amble – also called as cat's or camel’s walk. Although the dog looks slouchy, it is very agile. Its is very reversible. Fila's colour may differ from the sandy to tabby brown. It is incorrect when the dog’s colour is marble, piebald, or then the white covers more than 25% of the dog’s body, as well as when it’s white, grey, or burned black. Fila’s caring is very simple. It is recommended to regularly brush its fur. It is also important to take special care of the ears, as their size and shape are conductive to inflammatory condition. Dog’s eyes should be closely nursed as well. Droopy eyelids can cause conjunctivitis.
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