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(1) - What are they used for?
In days of old, the Fila had many jobs assigned to it. Its roles included service as an estate guardian, a cattle drover and a jaguar hunter. It has been used as an army dog and it was even used by Brazilian slave owners to capture run-away slaves. In this day and age, the Fila is primarily kept as a guardian and companion. (2) - Are they easy to train?
Usually, yes. There is the occasional stubborn Fila, or the super-intelligent one that is always testing you. For the most part the Fila wants to please its owner, and because of this, they try really hard to learn what is being taught to them. Nothing is quite as happy as a Fila who has the praise of its owner. It is important to remember when training a Fila pup, that this dog will likely
weigh over 100 pounds as an adult. Something that isn’t cute at that size should not be tolerated when the dog is young. In general, females have a longer attention span as puppies. Potty training comes easily for the vigilant, persistent owner. Like any dog, clarity, consistency, praise, and well-timed discipline are most important. In turn you will have love, respect, and a well-behaved companion who will give its life to protect you if the need presents itself. (3) - Where and with whom is the Fila registered?
The Fila is NOT an AKC breed, nor is it able to be registered with the UKC. It is registered with the FCI, and its papers are issued through one of two clubs, either the CBKC in Brazil (the country of the breed’s origin), or with the FCPR in Puerto Rico.
(4) - How will my Fila react to other members of the family?
If a family member has not been introduced to the dog, nor regularly interacted with your Fila during puppyhood, the chances are that your Fila will regard this person as a stranger no matter how much YOU love them; you will not be able to trust your dog alone with this family member. At the very least you will have to keep your Fila on a leash in their presence, some may even have to be crated or put in a separate room or yard. The Fila Brasileiro does not like or trust strangers. Period.
