by Eric Salson
Weighing in at over 100 pounds and about 27-30 inches tall from the ground to his shoulder is the male mastiff. The females are huge as well, although they are smaller. She weighs about 90 pounds. She stands to be about 24-28 inches off the ground to her shoulder. Their fur is short and soft in nature. Their neck is extremely thick and he carries the same features of a bloodhound through their face. A variety of colors also comes with this breed and those colors include yellow, black, brindle and reddish tan.
The Brazilian mastiff was bred to run fast and to have a bone structure that could support an attack if need be. Their courage is known to be intense, and they are also known to be an alert dog. While they can be quite savage and hostile to strangers, they are considered to be very loving with children.
There are several qualities of the Brazilian Mastiff. Well be looking at both of the breeds, you see the hunting instinct from the Bloodhound. Add that with the guarding instinct of the Mastiff. There are well known for looking out for cattle. They seem to be a great well rounded dog. They were also trained to attack and then waiting on their master. Some were able to even keep wild jaguars away from cattle.
The Brazilian mastiff also has a history as a slave tracking dog, and interestingly enough, the word Fila means to hold in Portuguese. Not only do these dogs excel at hunting and holding, they can also run fast and hold an impressive gallop.
Be aware that Brazilian mastiffs are not fond of strangers. They distrust people that they do not know, which is a great quality in a guard dog, but somewhat less attractive in family dog. It is important that they undergo character training to make sure that they do not attack unless prompted to do so. This is one of the drawbacks of the breed and you will find that it is one thing that you should think about before you look into adopting one. There are many important things to remember when you are adopting a dog of this size. Even judges in dog shows are advised against touching these dogs.
Despite the fact the breed is fairly hostile to strangers, also keep in mind that the Brazilian mastiff is quite warm and loving towards his own family. The breed, when well trained, shows an impressive loyalty to the home and the master of the house. Do keep in mind that they can be quite fierce strangers.
When searching for a puppy it is recommended to get as much information from the breeder as possible. Go to dog shows and visit the homes of private breeders to see the kennels. Do not limit your search to one kennel. Make sure that you ask as many questions as you want. If the breeder is confident about their dogs, they will want to answer any questions that you may have. Shop around a little. There are plenty of websites that sell Brazilian Mastiffs and I am sure that they will add pictures so that you can see the many variety of colors and features.
This dog is quite adorable, with its rectangular body, its droopy hound dog ears and its flabby lips. Remember that any dog that you do not know well should be regarded with caution and this breed is no exception. Though they have a reputation for being fierce, they are also known to be wonderfully gentle with their own families and particularly with children. - 20511
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