The Fila Brasileiro is
believed to have been evolved from a number of breeds,the Mastiff, the Bulldog, Bloodhound&
The Rafeiro. The Fila Brasileiro breed was bred and raised primarily on large plantations and
cattle farms where they were originated.
They were taught to chase down jaguars, cattle, and other animals, as well as runaway slaves. The
dogs would grab the slave or animals by the neck and hold them until the farmer arrived.
This instinct can be observed among puppies when they are playing.
The first written standard of the breed was edited in 1946. The Paulistaswere responsible for
organization a planned breeding program, opening a stud book to register dogs.
About the registries, CBKC (Brazilian Confederation Kennel Club) follows the FCI
(Federation Cynologique Internationale) policy and accepts for registration only
dogs with FCI pedigrees, orientating the breeders to make a hip dysplasia
control and besides other health problems. The Fila Brasileiro is described as a
Brazilian Mastiff or a Brazilian Molosser. In the U.S., there are two specialty
Fila Clubs and both follow the CBKC/FCI Standard, which is the original and
legitimate standard of the breed recognized all over the world. In the U.S., the
OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) does a statistical registry of all Filas
that were x-rayed to diagnose hip dysplasia.
The Brazilian army compared this breed to Doberman Pinschers and German Shepherds
in a five year study using these dogs in the jungle under extremely hostile conditions. The
following traits were observed: intelligence, aggressiveness, sensibility,
temperament, energy, resistance, rusticity and strength. German Shepherds were
found to have the highest intelligence and Doberman Pinschers the highest level
of aggression. The Fila Brasileiro was found to be superior in every other
category.
Source: Wikipedia.
believed to have been evolved from a number of breeds,the Mastiff, the Bulldog, Bloodhound&
The Rafeiro. The Fila Brasileiro breed was bred and raised primarily on large plantations and
cattle farms where they were originated.
They were taught to chase down jaguars, cattle, and other animals, as well as runaway slaves. The
dogs would grab the slave or animals by the neck and hold them until the farmer arrived.
This instinct can be observed among puppies when they are playing.
The first written standard of the breed was edited in 1946. The Paulistaswere responsible for
organization a planned breeding program, opening a stud book to register dogs.
About the registries, CBKC (Brazilian Confederation Kennel Club) follows the FCI
(Federation Cynologique Internationale) policy and accepts for registration only
dogs with FCI pedigrees, orientating the breeders to make a hip dysplasia
control and besides other health problems. The Fila Brasileiro is described as a
Brazilian Mastiff or a Brazilian Molosser. In the U.S., there are two specialty
Fila Clubs and both follow the CBKC/FCI Standard, which is the original and
legitimate standard of the breed recognized all over the world. In the U.S., the
OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) does a statistical registry of all Filas
that were x-rayed to diagnose hip dysplasia.
The Brazilian army compared this breed to Doberman Pinschers and German Shepherds
in a five year study using these dogs in the jungle under extremely hostile conditions. The
following traits were observed: intelligence, aggressiveness, sensibility,
temperament, energy, resistance, rusticity and strength. German Shepherds were
found to have the highest intelligence and Doberman Pinschers the highest level
of aggression. The Fila Brasileiro was found to be superior in every other
category.
Source: Wikipedia.