COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Brazil. MOST SUITED AS Watchdog and tracking dog. SIZE
The shoulder-height is 65 - 75cm (25 1/2 - 29 1/in) for dogs and 60 -70cm (23 1/2 -271/in) for bitches. COAT
The short-haired coat
English Springer Spaniel
oulder-height is about 3lcm (20in). coat
The coat is dense, smooth, and water and dirt-resistant. The permitted colour combinations are liver with white, and black with white, which can include tan
of the Fila Brasileiro is known in many different
Border Collie
ie originated in the border country between Scotland and Engl
colours of which only white, mouse-grey, and spotted or piebald coats are not accepted. The most usual coat is brindle. CARE REQUIRED
This breed requires relatively little care. Let them lie somewhere soft to prevent callouses forming on the leg joints. CHARACTER
The Fila Brasileiro can be very affectionate and it always subjects itself to its handler, which it obeys totally. They are suspicious of strangers and this can manifest itself as aggression or they can be evasive .The reaction depends upon the person in question. Regular visitors are usually accepted. The breed has an exceptionally well developed sense of smell so that the dogs are very aware of whatever approaches. They can act quite independently, depending upon the situation. They also have very strong territorial instincts. TRAINING
The owner of a Fila Brasileiro needs to be confident and have a well-balanced nature in order to train this breed successfully. Many find the dog's character to be difficult and unfathomable. Training needs to be calmly carried out in a harmonious
Kuvasz Dog
hand cannot be used in its training. This dog will learn best in a harmonious environment which provides scope for its own initiative.<
manner and with understanding for the dog's character. An occasional correction is acceptable but this breed is very sensitive to the intonation of your voice. The potential owner must be aware that they react very quickly. For the right handler they are obedient. SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
For the children of its family, the Fila Brasileiro presents no problems but this is not true of their playmates
Italian Greyhound
hey normally also get on well with children, but do not let children treat the dog as a toy. It is obvious that they do not make good playmates for large mastiff style dogs that will easily hurt them with the far larger body mass.. Italian Greyhounds usually get on well with each other and as wit
. It will also accept some other household animals which it has met while young. New pets joining the family are not generally accepted. EXERCISE
It is best to keep this breed in a large, securely fenced garden where it can take care of its own exercise needs. From time to time take it to new places to provide a change of scene for it. SPECIAL REMARKS
The Fila Brasileiro or Brazilian Molosser is banned as a dangerous breed in Great Britain. For countries where they are permitted, this is definitely not a breed for beginners, nor one to be kept in an urban environment.
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