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  Fila Brasileiro Breed Standard
The Fila should have a long reach and elastic gait.
typical of molossoids, the Fila's movements give the impression, and in fact it is so, of being capable of instant and very rapid changes of Section.
The Fila head is big, heavy, massive, always proportionate to the whole body.
www.arba.org /FilaBS.htm   (1707 words)

  
  Fila Brasileiro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Fila Brasileiro (or Brazilian Mastiff) is a large working breed of dog developed in Brazil.
The Fila Brasileiro's history is so rich with culture and legend its one of the most amazing dog breeds in the world.
This means the assurance of having a real Fila Brasileiro is not to possess a CAFIB pedigree, but first of all the fact whether the parents of the dog will have passed the Phenotype and character test of CAFIB.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fila_Brasileiro   (806 words)

  
 Welcome
Filas are descendants of the 15th-century English Mastiff, Bloodhound, Bulldog and Rafeiros.
Filas are used as cattle drovers, jaguar, boar and bear hunters, as well as home and ranch guard dogs.
A Fila's primary bond is to its master and family, and for this reason they are not suitable as flock guardians, as they desire to be near their human flock.
www.filadog.com /welcome.htm   (882 words)

  
 Fila Brasileiro: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
Young Fila Brasileiros need enough exercise to keep them lean and healthy, but not so much that their soft growing bones, joints, and ligaments become over-stressed and damaged.
In addition, Fila Brasileiros may try to protect their own children from other children, which could lead to tragedy if kids are simply roughhousing and your Fila Brasileiro decides to stop it.
The lifespan of a Fila is short and an alarming number are crippled by bone and joint diseases and/or succumb to cancer in middle age.
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/filabrasileiro.html   (1247 words)

  
 Brazil - BRAZZIL - Fila Dog, This Guy Has Some Bite - Brazilian Dog - July 1999
Nowadays the Fila is still a "rare breed" in the States, but thanks to the two clubs The Fila Brasileiro Club of America in Georgia and The Fila Brasileiro Association in Texas it certainly is not an unknown breed any longer.
Due to his self-confidence the Fila shows a calm disposition as long as he is not defied or menaced, not being disturbed by strange noises or when facing a new environment.
One cannot forget that the Fila Brasileiro was not man made but rather a product of its environment and the bare necessities for its own survival in the jungle, shaped by Nature in every detail to perform well any task with endurance and efficiency.
www.brazzil.com /p22jul99.htm   (2094 words)

  
 Breed Profile: Fila Brasileiro
Filas are used as cattle drovers, as well as for the hunting of the jaguar, boar and bear.
A Fila's primary bond is to its master and family, and for this reason they are not suitable as flock guardians, as they desire to be near their humans.
The Fila Brasileiro has the distinction of being the only breed of dog, which is not allowed to be touched by judges in the show-ring.
www.sidyboysfoolin.com /FilaBrasileiro.html   (1892 words)

  
 Fila Brasileiro Puppy, Fila Brasileiro Dog, Fila Brasileiro Breeders, Fila Brasileiro Rescues, Fila Brasileiro Clubs, ...
Fila Brasileiro Puppy Dog Central offers a wealth of information on the Fila Brasileiro dog breed to assist you in making the right choice in an Fila Brasileiro puppy for your family.
Filas excel as guard dogs, cattle herding dogs, police dogs and hunting dogs, and are very loyal and eager to please their owners.
Champions Fila Brasileiro Solid Black - A history, with illustrations and photographs, of fl Filas from the late 1800's to the present.
dogs-puppies.dogs-central.com /fila-brasileiro-puppy   (609 words)

  
 Operation K9 Rescue
The modern Fila Brasileiro exists today as a result of an evolution of dogs crossed with English Mastiffs, ancient Bulldogs and Bloodhounds, and the basic influence of Portuguese herders brought to Brazil at colonial times.
In archaic Portuguese, the word Fila means, "to hold." From each of his ancestors, the Fila acquired characteristics that established a large, muscular built working dog capable of using his strength, scent, perseverance and courage to perform his duties.
Filas are considered to be the most reliable and loyal guard dogs due to their natural desire to protect their family and territory.
www.operationk9rescue.com /breed-fila.asp   (808 words)

  
 fila-brasileiro-information
This activity is their preferred one, since instinctively the Fila Brasileiro will chase a cow that has strayed from the herd and bring it back.
For Fila Brasileiros to be effective land keepers and cow herders, they must be able to identify all situations and react upon them.
Clearly as an owner of a dog with these particular characteristics you are obligated to certain responsibilities such as: socializing the Fila Brasileiro with family members that dont live in the same house; and most important of all, having your Fila in an obedience training program.
www.filatlankennel.com /fila-brasileiro-information.html   (663 words)

  
 Investigations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Filas are not native to the United States and are even today quite rare here because of their temperament.
Filas are known to have existed, as imported dogs belonging to the upper class, in Great Britain during this period.
Was the "Hound of the Baskervilles" a Fila?
www.afrolumens.org /ugrr/markings.html   (1086 words)

  
 Fila Brasileiro Information, Fila
It is said that the original Filas would let the farm workers onto the property and so, the original Filas were on the milder side.
The controversy continues in the Fila world on whether or not to breed a Fila with a milder temperament or with the harsher temperament.
Filas will always be wary of strangers, even the milder Filas will be wary and all Filas will do what it takes to defend what is theirs.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /filabrasileiro.htm   (1413 words)

  
 Julius Kennels - Fila Brasileiro
We, with our Filas, have decided to take a non-combative, somewhat neutral and holistic approach to the many arguments between different groups that are associated with the Fila Brasileiro; like for the example the issue regarding Black Filas.
The Fila temperament is a testament to a dog who thus far has managed to maintain the integrity of it’s purpose and a fair amount of aesthetic variation.
The effort to define the exact origins and to define too narrowly the "aesthetics" of the Fila; instead of insisting on stricter rules and governance as it relates to temperament could lead only to the destruction of the dog as it was known and energies spent perhaps in vain (at this point).
www.juliuskennels.com /about/about.html   (1974 words)

  
 Molosserworld's Fila Brasileiro Page
The origin of the Fila Brasileiro is still very obscure; but it is generally believed that it is the result of crossing English Mastiffs, Bloodhounds, ancient Bulldogs (called Doggen Engelsen), Fila Terceirense, as well as many others influencing the Fila Brasileiro breed.
Filas are considered to be the most reliable and loyal guard dogs due to their natural desire to protect their family and their territory.
MOVEMENT -The Fila's main characteristic is the pace, -this is a two beat lateral gait in which the legs on each side move back and forth exactly as a pair causing a rolling or rocking of the whole body extending to the tail.
www.moloss.com /001/breed/def/f001   (764 words)

  
 Shooits Mountain Filas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Fila's are a tough working breed used in Brazil to herd and protect cattle, hunt jaguar, wild boar, and for "PERSONAL AND ESTATE PROTECTION".
Owning a Fila is like having a built in burglar alarm and automatic motion detector all incorporated in one, on each window, door, gate, or any type entrance to you home, yard or car.
A Fila is like having John Wayne, Rocky, Rambo, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, along with The Terminator all living in your home, and it will never turn on you, growl at you, or snarl at you or even look at you funny.
www.pageweb.com /filatalk   (580 words)

  
 Fila Brasileiro Dog Breeders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Fila Brasileiros are also used to hunt big game and herd cattle.
Before considering a Fila, understand the needs of this breed as they are a large responsibility.
A native breed of Brazil, the Fila Brasileiro was developed from the Spanish and Portuguese Mastiff and Bloodhounds.
dogbreedersdirectory.com /fila.htm   (201 words)

  
 Fila Brasileiro Puppy - Fila Brasileiro Dog Breed Information
The Fila Brasileiros coat should be smooth, soft and dense, being somewhat weather resistant.
Ownership: If you are looking for Fila Brasileiro puppies for sale from reputable Fila Brasileiro breeders or to adopt a Fila Brasileiro from a Fila Brasileiro rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can.
If you are interested in a Fila Brasileiro for adoption then view our dogs up for adoption - Fila Brasileiro rescue.
www.nextdaypets.com /directory/breeds/1100112   (489 words)

  
 Fila Brasileiro Community Portal
The Fila is a rare molosser breed that had it's origins in Brazil starting around 400 years ago, possibly from bloodhounds, Portuguese herding dogs, mastiffs and ancient bulldogs.
The Fila Brasileiro is the National dog of Brazil, it's legendary loyalty expressed in a Brazilian saying: "Faithful as a Fila".
A large and powerful dog, but don't let that fool you: the Fila is also extremely agile and athletic, and it is not unheard of for a Fila to clear a six foot fence to defend his master.
www.fila-brasileiro.org   (703 words)

  
 Mammals » Dogs » Brazilian Mastiff Main Page
The Brazilian Mastiff, or Fila Brasileiro, is a large, athletic dog that originated in Brazil.
Fila Brasileiro is a very agile breed with remarkable courage, bravery, and determination.
Fila Brasilieros were bred from English Mastiffs, Bloodhounds, and Bullenbeissers, which were dogs used for hunting and cattle herding in the early part of the 19th Century.
www.centralpets.com /animals/mammals/dogs/dog3096.html   (493 words)

  
 FILA BRASILEIRO - Information
The Brazilian standard warns judges not to touch Filas if they wish to keep all their fingers, since aggression is often encouraged.
The Fila standard states the dog should have a calm, noble, self-assured expression when in repose and a determined, alert, firm one when at attention.
Filas do well in any climate, and their short coat is easily kept up.
www.thebreedsofdogs.com /FILA_BRASILEIRO.htm   (585 words)

  
 fila brasileiro dog breeders
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Fila Brasileiro was developed from the Spanish and Portuguese Mastiff and Bloodhounds.
Fila Brasileiro Dog breeders may advertise their Fila Brasileiro puppies for sale or adult Fila Brasileiro dogs for sale.
www.schutzhund.ca /fila-brasileiro-breeders.html   (411 words)

  
 Cães & Cia On-Line - Your Favourite Pet - Dogs - Fila Brasileiro
Monika Reinherd, German breeder who has been working with Filas for the past 15 years, says that when she imported her first Fila, the breed was already known in Germany.
The evidence that seems to prove that fl Filas don't come from the German Dog is that the fl color was present in its forming breeds.
Just for curiosity sake, in the history of the Fila Brasileiro, the first Best of the Exposition title among dogs of all breeds was given to a dappled Fila in 1952.
www.petbrazil.com.br /en/pets/dogs/230.htm   (4447 words)

  
 Fila Brasileiro Standard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
His main characteristic is the pace (camel's gait), moving two legs of one side first, followed by the two legs of the other side which causes a rolling lateral movement of the thorax and hindquarters accentuated by the tail when it is raised.
The Fila Brasileiro's gait is always influenced by its typically molossoid articulations which give the impression, and in fact it is true, of effectively permitting him sudden and swift changes in direction.
The Fila's head is heavy and massive, always proportionate to the body.
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 Bra Tips and News fila brasileiro
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www.bra-tips.info /fila-brasileiro.htm   (217 words)

  
 Ouachita Mountains Kennel - Fila Brasileiro   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Fila Brasileiro breeder offering puppies (to select educated homes) and information on the Fila Brasileiro breed.
Filas are excellent at understanding when to stay still for the babies and when to play with the older children, but could unintentionaly hurt a small child.
Fila's have tremendously strong tails and taking into account the height of a 2 year old child you are looking at the child possibly getting hit in the face with that tail.
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 Fila Brasileiro Puppy for sale, Fila Brasileiro Breeders
Our Fila Brasileiro breeders can also refer you on to other dog breeders they know of, perhaps closer to you.
Filas are well boned with a rectangular structure.
At 2-5 months of age you may notice that your Fila does not like strangers, a trait that has been bred into them.
www.pets4you.com /filabrasileiro.html   (229 words)

  
 Fila Brasileiro puppies for sale - PuppyPureBred.com
A massive breed, one of the powerful Molossers, the Fila Brasileiro is also known as the Brazilian Mastiff or Cao de Fila.
Before considering a Fila, understand the needs of this breed as he is a large responsibility.
If you are a fila brasileiro breeder and would like to advertise with us click here.
www.puppypurebred.com /index.php/cPath/8_143   (96 words)

  
 Los Tres Naranjos
The unscrupolous creators who have introduced the crossing of races with the Fila Brasileiro have made use on a large scale of the Neapolitan mastiff and the Old English Mastiff.
Fila crossbreds to some of these races was matched to Filacrossbreds with another ones.
Fila is right-angled: his length (from chest end to rump end) should surpass his height (from withers to the ground).
www.lostresnaranjos.com /pages/articengpsc.html   (2186 words)

  
 Fila Brasileiro Breeders
Preserving the true type and temperament through using correct dogs, improving health by using assortative mating techniques and screening for hip and elbow dysplasia and eliminating dogs from the breeding pool who lack in type or temperament.
We fell in love with the Fila breed several years ago when we got our first puppy.
Fila Breeders in the rest of the World, by Country
www.fila-brasileiro.org /fila-brasileiro-breeders.html   (156 words)

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