Fila Brasileiro
Coat
Solid:
Brindle: One of the above colours with
striping.
with
is also allowed.
Solid is allowed to represent a heavy black brindle.
Masking: All of the above may be masked (any type of mask). Allowed mask colours are
, matching the stripe/mask colour.
Any of the colours is allowed in solid cream/red dogz.
White Markings: White is allowed without fault as trim on the chest, feet, and tailtip.
More white on the dog, following the irish spotting pattern, is not preferred to faulted, in proportion to the amount, up to 1/4 of the dog which is a DQ.
Eyes
in black-nosed dogz.
in blue-nosed dogz.
Nose
in black-based brindles and dogz with black masks.
in blue brindles and dogz with blue masks.
Solid red/cream dogz can have either.
Faults
Higher degrees of white spotting, up to 1/4 of the dog.
Wrong nose/eye colour.
Disqualifications
More than 1/4 white on the dog.
Notes
The Fila Brasileiro is believed to have been evolved from a number of breeds, predominantly the Mastiff, the Bulldog, and the Bloodhound. The Fila Brasileiro breed was bred and raised primarily on large plantations and cattle farms in Brazil where they originated.
They were taught to chase down jaguars, cattle, and other animals, as well as runaway slaves. The dogs would grab the slave or animals by the neck and hold them until the farmer arrived. This instinct can be observed among puppies when they are playing.
Breed Files
Kamcia
Filename: KK FilaBrasileiroOffset: 4D19
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: August 2 2011
Notes: Variations in ear shape, wrinkles and tail carriage.