The Fila Brasileiro

The Fila Brasileiro is a large Brazilian dog. Outstanding courage, determination, and bravery are part of his characteristics. He is docile and obedient to his owners and family and extremely tolerant with children. His faithfulness became a Brazilian proverb. Brazilians say,"Faithful as a Fila". He is always looking for the company of his master. One of his characteristics is his "OJERIZA" toward strangers. He shows a calm disposition, self-assurance, and self-confidence, not being disturbed by strange noises nor when facing a new environment. An unsurpassed guardian of property, he is also inclined, by instinct, to hunt big game and to herd cattle.

Table of Contents

• THE FILA BRASILEIRO OFFICIAL CBKC/FCI STANDARD.
• SOME PICTURES OF FILAS.
• HISTORY OF THE FILA BRASILEIRO
• VARIETIES AND TONALITIES OF COLORS
• SPECIALTY CLUBS
• RECOMMENDATIONS
• HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS
• GENERAL INFORMATION
• THE NEW ARMY DOG IN THE JUNGLE
• CATTLE DRIVER
• THE GAIT AND PACE OF THE FILA
• THE TEMPERAMENT TEST
• FILA BRASILEIRO ASSOCIATION
• LINKS
• BOOKS

References about the Fila Brasileiro

In English

Clelia Kruel; The Fila Brasileiro

Clelia Kruel; All About the Fila Brasileiro

Clelia Kruel; The Fila Brasileiro Guide

Kruel Publications; 5029 County Road 605, Burleson, Texas, 76028 - 1177, U.S.A.

Phone (817) 447 - 3868, Fax Number (817) 447 - 1380, Kruel Publications

In Spanish

Canil Camping/Brasil & Camping Kennels/USA; El Fila Brasileiro

Kruel Publications; 5029 County Road 605, Burleson, Texas, 76028 - 1177, U.S.A.

Phone (817) 447 - 3868, Fax Number (817) 447 - 1380, Kruel Publications

In Portuguese

Prof. Procópio do Valle e Enio Monte; O Grande Livro do Fila Brasileiro

Livraria Nobel, São Paulo, Brasil.

Prof. Procópio do Valle

Address:

CX Postal 12210

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

cep 22022 - 970

BRASIL

Sketches courtesy of the Brazilian artist Eliana Budri Freire.

*The Portuguese word "OJERIZA" means dislike, aversion, ill-will, grudge, spite.