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Written by Hedi Salson   
Tuesday, 01 April 2008
The Brazilian mastiff real name Fila Brasilerio, is a cross between a bloodhound and a mastiff, this mix of breed is specialised in using their nose to sniff and track almost anything. The breed in its early days was used to guard plantations and was introduced to the USA by the Conquistadors.
by HediSalson


The Brazilian mastiff real name Fila Brasilerio, is a cross between a bloodhound and a mastiff, this mix of breed is specialised in using their nose to sniff and track almost anything. The breed in its early days was used to guard plantations and was introduced to the USA by the Conquistadors.

As mastiffs go this breed is big, they can reach up to 2 feet tall and weigh in at over 100 pounds .The fur ranges from black to tan and even yellow, brindled dogs been high in value. The faculae features are very similar to that of the cross breed the bloodhound.

the Brazilian mastiff is gentle as all mastiffs can be, Very loyal and can be aggressive when required, very suitable for guard dog material. They are renowned for been good with kids and do make a loveable family member.

hunting comes natural to the Brazilian mastiff because of their bloodhound instincts, the purpose of the mastiff in the hunt is to mainly track the hunted animal , and after capture to hold the animail with causing no damage. Their real name starting with fila means to hold in Portuguese.

this breed is not prone to obesity so they are more athletic and a generally healthier dog's, along with this comes the loyalty and protective side of the mastiff.

The Brazilian mastiff is like all others, they don't like strangers, they feel at home with their own family but have been known to be aggressive to people who are unknown to them. So if you know you are going to have an unfamiliar face visit make sure the dog is out of the way.

The way to a Brazilian mastiff's heart is food and love, feed them and spend quality time with your dogs and the will repay you with loyalty and be protective till the end, they have even been known to be slightly aggressive to judges in dog shows.

So if your in the market for a Brazilian mastiff be sure to ask the right questions, make sure your breeder is above board and will provide references upon request, and if you do not know ask some one who does.

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