Author: Hedi Salson
A mastiff and bloodhound combination produces the Brazilian
mastiff , the mind boggles. These gentle giants have a nose that can
sniff out anything but can be as gentle as a giant. These cross breed
mastiff's come originally come from Brazil and go by the Name of Fila
brasileiro. When this breed was first brought to light they were Mainly
used for guarding plantations, and were later introduced to the United
States of America.
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.
Very loyal are the mastiff family, but when needed they are capable of
been aggressive .on the other side of the coin they are very good with
children and make a wonderful family pet's.
the hunting instinct is real in the Brazilian mastiff because of its
half brother the blood hound, the Fila part of the breeds full name
means to hold in Portuguese which is part of the dogs role in the
process of hunting, the mastiff will track, catch and hold the capture
until it's master arrives.
protective and loyal are only part of the traits of this breed of
mastiff, they are in general a much healthier dog benefiting from been
more active and not been prone to been over weight.
Strangers be ware, the Brazilian mastiff has the same traits as the
others, strangers are not welcome, this is their protective side which
comes out and they have been known to attack without any reason if the
face don't fit, so be nice to strangers and make sure the dog is kept
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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