Fila Brasileiro
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The Fila Brasileiro is a large working
breed
of dog
developed in Brazil
.
GENERAL APPEARANCE: A typical molosser dog. Great size: massive, with strong bones,
giving an impression of stout concentration of strength and power, but neither seeming or being
heavy, laggard or apathetic.
FIGURE: Massive, rectangular, but harmonious, well balanced, symmetric. Outstanding
secondary sexual characters, clearly differentiating males from females.
GENERAL DISQUALIFICATIONS:
1st: Cut ears
2nd: Cut tails
3rd: Flesh color nose
4th: Prognathism influencing the fore line of the muzzle
5th: Any dental lack
6th: White without any spot of another color
7th: White (basic color) with black spots
8th: Jet Black
9th: Slate black
10th: Jet or slate black with white spots
11th: Mouse (rat) gray
12th: Bluish gray
13th: Gray (basic color) with black spots
14th: Mouth gap in acute angle
15th: Temper without a positive reaction to attack
16th: Strong negative sensibility to shot
MIXBREEDING DISQUALIFICATIONS: Important notes:
1st: Here are listed the most common faults. To make it easier to understand them, they are
divided by items like the general aspect, head, etc. On account of the great variety of genetic
heritages and consequently of phenotypes, the judge will not find a group of these
characters it just one dog. So the judge must disqualify a dog whenever he finds one or
more of these faults, and when he gets convinced of mix breeding by the intensity and
representatives of them
2nd: There are dogs with somatically (physical) details which denounce several mix
breedings. This fact must not be a surprise to the judge, because it only proves the extension
and the variety of miscegenation (mix breeding) with several (and not only just one) breed.
A) NEOPOLITAN MASTIFF MIXBREEDINGS:
1- A strongly brevilineous type, with short legs, wide chest. Concave upper line, resulting in high
and plane rump and high insertion of tail, which is short, tending to twist up and fall over the
back. Lower line in opposite curves, concave in the thorax (thorax like a sleeping net) and convex
in the abdomen tucking up).
2- Wide skull, its curves go down the arched sides of the head just like in a ball. In contrast, the
muzzle seems narrower. High insertion ears, Round "stop", formed by the frontal bone, which is
high at the forehead, Mouth gap in acute angle. Viewed in profile, the muzzle depth is equal to or
bigger than its length. Full face it is narrow. So the nose occupies all its front. Without convex
curves. Transversal loose skin at throat. A boring expression with half closed eyes and open
mouth, showing the tip of the tongue.
3- Slate black color, gray as a basic color, with black stripes lead gray.
B) GREAT DANE MIXBREEDINGS:
1- Square figure, longilineous, long legged, long necked and with scarce dewlap at the throat. As
a result of short sternum, the lower line tucks up in a diagonal (herring thorax). Very big flank
lap, even in males. Firm joints and hard motion. Rump without inclination. Thin tail. Opened
shoulders, going onward and placed just under the neck.
2- Narrow head. Big and large nose. Not very deep head. Plain and flat skull small "stop" narrow
and thin ears, highly inserted. Eyes tending to blue. Long muzzle, with lower line parallel to the
upper one.
3- Jet black color, mouse gray or bluish gray, gray, as basic color, with black spots, white with
black or gray spots, or with spots of these two colors. Low fur, with very thin hair, too close to
the body.
C) ENGLISH MASTIFF MIXBREEDINGS:
1- Huge shape, tending to square. Straight back. Withers higher than the rump.
2- Full face, the head is wide, seeming narrow between the ears, which are small, in a "V" shape,
thin, highly inserted (practically at the top of the skull line), and almost always black. Globular
forehead, abrupt "stop", formed by the frontal bone. Wrinkled skin at forehead. Little outstanding
occipital. Viewed in profile, the muzzle length is half the skull length(1 to 2). Deep at the root,
but less deep at the tip, where the upper lip is not so deep. The fore line forms a right angle with
the upper line and is vertical. It may be inclined forwards, as a result of pincers shaped bite or
inferior prognathism. Prominent chin, resulting in an inclined fore line. Black mask.
3- Yellow apricot as a basic color, with too many large and egg shaped stripes put together,
forming black stains. They are so numerous that the visible parts of the basic color are practically
of the same width of the stains, giving a false idea of striped or a dark tiger like color.
aversion to strangers, or its traditional tenderness to its owners and family. Consequently it
is an unexceedable watch dog in the cities, and an excellent herds dog and a hunter of big
animals in farms. As a result of its temper, at dog shows it does not allow the judge (a
stranger) to touch it. And if it attacks the judge, such a reaction must not be considered a
fault, but only a confirmation of its temperament. At temper tests, obligatory for dogs over
one year old at shows, the Fila attack must be in an ascending diagonal, in front of handler
and without showing dependence from him.
aversion to strangers, or its traditional tenderness to its owners and family. Consequently it
is an unexceedable watch dog in the cities, and an excellent herds dog and a hunter of big
animals in farms. As a result of its temper, at dog shows it does not allow the judge (a
stranger) to touch it. And if it attacks the judge, such a reaction must not be considered a
fault, but only a confirmation of its temperament. At temper tests, obligatory for dogs over
one year old at shows, the Fila attack must be in an ascending diagonal, in front of handler
and without showing dependence from him.
, Israel
, Denmark
, Norway
, Malta
and Cyprus
it is illegal to own any of these dogs without specific exemption from a court. The Fila is a restricted breed in Australia
, the states of Qld, N.S.W., Victoria, S.A and W.A the Fila is a restricted or proscribed breed. Imports are also prohibited. They are automatically classified as a dangerous dog in New Zealand, meaning they cannot be imported and males must be neutered.
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developed in Brazil
Brazil
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.
Appearance and disqualifications
Official standard of the Fila Brasileiro, CAFIB.GENERAL APPEARANCE: A typical molosser dog. Great size: massive, with strong bones,
giving an impression of stout concentration of strength and power, but neither seeming or being
heavy, laggard or apathetic.
FIGURE: Massive, rectangular, but harmonious, well balanced, symmetric. Outstanding
secondary sexual characters, clearly differentiating males from females.
GENERAL DISQUALIFICATIONS:
1st: Cut ears
2nd: Cut tails
3rd: Flesh color nose
4th: Prognathism influencing the fore line of the muzzle
5th: Any dental lack
6th: White without any spot of another color
7th: White (basic color) with black spots
8th: Jet Black
9th: Slate black
10th: Jet or slate black with white spots
11th: Mouse (rat) gray
12th: Bluish gray
13th: Gray (basic color) with black spots
14th: Mouth gap in acute angle
15th: Temper without a positive reaction to attack
16th: Strong negative sensibility to shot
MIXBREEDING DISQUALIFICATIONS: Important notes:
1st: Here are listed the most common faults. To make it easier to understand them, they are
divided by items like the general aspect, head, etc. On account of the great variety of genetic
heritages and consequently of phenotypes, the judge will not find a group of these
characters it just one dog. So the judge must disqualify a dog whenever he finds one or
more of these faults, and when he gets convinced of mix breeding by the intensity and
representatives of them
2nd: There are dogs with somatically (physical) details which denounce several mix
breedings. This fact must not be a surprise to the judge, because it only proves the extension
and the variety of miscegenation (mix breeding) with several (and not only just one) breed.
A) NEOPOLITAN MASTIFF MIXBREEDINGS:
1- A strongly brevilineous type, with short legs, wide chest. Concave upper line, resulting in high
and plane rump and high insertion of tail, which is short, tending to twist up and fall over the
back. Lower line in opposite curves, concave in the thorax (thorax like a sleeping net) and convex
in the abdomen tucking up).
2- Wide skull, its curves go down the arched sides of the head just like in a ball. In contrast, the
muzzle seems narrower. High insertion ears, Round "stop", formed by the frontal bone, which is
high at the forehead, Mouth gap in acute angle. Viewed in profile, the muzzle depth is equal to or
bigger than its length. Full face it is narrow. So the nose occupies all its front. Without convex
curves. Transversal loose skin at throat. A boring expression with half closed eyes and open
mouth, showing the tip of the tongue.
3- Slate black color, gray as a basic color, with black stripes lead gray.
B) GREAT DANE MIXBREEDINGS:
1- Square figure, longilineous, long legged, long necked and with scarce dewlap at the throat. As
a result of short sternum, the lower line tucks up in a diagonal (herring thorax). Very big flank
lap, even in males. Firm joints and hard motion. Rump without inclination. Thin tail. Opened
shoulders, going onward and placed just under the neck.
2- Narrow head. Big and large nose. Not very deep head. Plain and flat skull small "stop" narrow
and thin ears, highly inserted. Eyes tending to blue. Long muzzle, with lower line parallel to the
upper one.
3- Jet black color, mouse gray or bluish gray, gray, as basic color, with black spots, white with
black or gray spots, or with spots of these two colors. Low fur, with very thin hair, too close to
the body.
C) ENGLISH MASTIFF MIXBREEDINGS:
1- Huge shape, tending to square. Straight back. Withers higher than the rump.
2- Full face, the head is wide, seeming narrow between the ears, which are small, in a "V" shape,
thin, highly inserted (practically at the top of the skull line), and almost always black. Globular
forehead, abrupt "stop", formed by the frontal bone. Wrinkled skin at forehead. Little outstanding
occipital. Viewed in profile, the muzzle length is half the skull length(1 to 2). Deep at the root,
but less deep at the tip, where the upper lip is not so deep. The fore line forms a right angle with
the upper line and is vertical. It may be inclined forwards, as a result of pincers shaped bite or
inferior prognathism. Prominent chin, resulting in an inclined fore line. Black mask.
3- Yellow apricot as a basic color, with too many large and egg shaped stripes put together,
forming black stains. They are so numerous that the visible parts of the basic color are practically
of the same width of the stains, giving a false idea of striped or a dark tiger like color.
Temperament
It is a courageous, determinate and daring dog. It does not hide itsaversion to strangers, or its traditional tenderness to its owners and family. Consequently it
is an unexceedable watch dog in the cities, and an excellent herds dog and a hunter of big
animals in farms. As a result of its temper, at dog shows it does not allow the judge (a
stranger) to touch it. And if it attacks the judge, such a reaction must not be considered a
fault, but only a confirmation of its temperament. At temper tests, obligatory for dogs over
one year old at shows, the Fila attack must be in an ascending diagonal, in front of handler
and without showing dependence from him.
History
It is a courageous, determinate and daring dog. It does not hide itsaversion to strangers, or its traditional tenderness to its owners and family. Consequently it
is an unexceedable watch dog in the cities, and an excellent herds dog and a hunter of big
animals in farms. As a result of its temper, at dog shows it does not allow the judge (a
stranger) to touch it. And if it attacks the judge, such a reaction must not be considered a
fault, but only a confirmation of its temperament. At temper tests, obligatory for dogs over
one year old at shows, the Fila attack must be in an ascending diagonal, in front of handler
and without showing dependence from him.
Legal status
In the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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, Israel
Israel
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, Denmark
Denmark
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, Norway
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, Malta
Malta
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and Cyprus
Cyprus
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it is illegal to own any of these dogs without specific exemption from a court. The Fila is a restricted breed in Australia
Australia
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, the states of Qld, N.S.W., Victoria, S.A and W.A the Fila is a restricted or proscribed breed. Imports are also prohibited. They are automatically classified as a dangerous dog in New Zealand, meaning they cannot be imported and males must be neutered.