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Still, what do you really know about this large breed dog?

How can we make a decision to own one?

The Fila Brasileiro is most often called Brazilian Mastiff or Fila Mastiff. In Brazil the Fila is also recognized as the cro boiadeiro (Brazilian Cattle Dog) and the Caberudo Boiadeiro das Minas Gerais (Large Headed Cattle Dog of the Minas Gerais).

The Brazilian Mastiff is believed to have originated from the English Mastiff. Over the last couple of hundred years there have been many varied dog breeds and mixed dogs breeding with the Fila to create the breed we know today. Yet a Portuguese herding dog known as a rafiero, a kind of an instinct bulldog and the St Hubert bloodhound are most often believed to be the ones involved in creating the dog we love and enjoy today.

In the past few years there has been a tendency to breed the Brazilian Mastiff with the milder tempered dogs favoring the gentle English Mastiff. The English Mastiffs have been easier to sell and proved to be a better financial investment for its owner.

Still, there are always the devotees who greatly fancy the Brazilian Mastiff which tends to have a prominent bloodhound character. The Fila Brailliero, as called in Brazil, tends to be smaller than the English Mastiff is more energetic and vigorous.

In succeeding years there were extensive mixtures created by breeding with the Neapolitan Mastiff, the Great Dane and the English Mastiff in a trial to get more exotic coat colors. We can often see the influence of these breeds, although nowadays Brazilian Mastiffs that are the apparent result of crossbreeding or mixed breeding in the past.

The Fila Brasileiro has one obvious trait that is considered to be important and highly appreciated. It is the intense antipathy to strangers. This sets this breed apart from all other various mastiffs and makes it a great guardian for people, estate and family. This also implies that the Brazilian mastiff is a type of dog that needs careful training.

It is not a breed for beginners, who own a dog for the first time.

Truth is it shouldn't actually be owned by anyone who hasn't owned or trained at least one other type of guardian dog before.

Just as with any guardian dog breed, the Brazilian Mastiff should not be left alone around strangers. Specific fencing is also recommended. A high fence of at least 6ft would prevent it from jumping out of the yard.

Special leashes and collars are also made for mastiffs. These accessories are important for dog's handling and training.

To summarize, the Brazilian mastiff, with all its force and might, is said to be a great family dog that loves children, is affectionate and the best guardian dog one can hope for.

Right Dog Breed For You

Each year, more and more new dog breeds are added to the already growing list. Currently, the American Kennel Club, or AKC, recognizes over 150 different breeds and has seven different groups to categorize them. These groups include; sporting, working, toy, terrier, hound, herding, and non-sporting breeds.

The working category of breeds refers to those canines who aren't merely pets or companions for humans, but rather are working animals that are now or have been trained to perform certain tasks. The working breed category includes: border collie, boxer, german shepherd, great dane, labrador retriever, rottweiler, st. Bernard, siberian husky.

Terriers are a lively group of dogs that were originally bred for hunting small animals such as rabbits and foxes, with most types coming from the British Isles. This category includes some well known dog breeds such as: american pit bull, australian, boston, bull, cairn, fox, jack russell, rat, scottish, welsh, west highland.

Also called teacup or tiny, the Toy category features the smallest of dogs who generally weigh under 20 to 25 pounds and include: Bichon Frise, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Dachshund, Havanese, Maltese, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, Toy and Miniature, Poodles, Yorkshire Terrier.

There are also categories that use other criteria to describe dogs, such as those that are considered hypoallergenic or non-shedding. Some of these include: Airedale, Basenji, Cairn, Kerry Blue, Norfolk, Tibetan, and Welsh Terriers; Chinese Crested, Poodle, Schnauzer

A growing number of 'designer dogs' that mix certain breeds are becoming popular. These include many dogs that are part Poodle:

- Labradoodle (Labrador and Poodle)

- Cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel and Poodle)

- Goldendoodle (Golden Retriever and Poodle)

- Maltipoo (Maltese and Poodle)

- Schnoodle (Schnauzer and Poodle)

Dog breeds may also be grouped by the size and weight of the dog.

- Toy breeds are 10 pounds or less.

- Small breeds are 10 to 25 pounds.

- Medium breeds are 25 to 50 pounds.

- Large breeds are 50 to 75 pounds.

- Extra large breeds are over 75 pounds.

While any dog can be trained to be good around children and toddlers, there are those who seem to have an extra affinity and tolerance for kids. And of course, any dog who is not trained or poorly socialized will not do well with children. Some of the breeds known for being good for families with children include:

- Basset Hound

- Bulldog

- Collie

- English Setter

- Golden Retriever

- Newfoundland

- Samoyed

- Standard Poodle

How to Choose the Right Dog Breed for You

There are many different variables to consider when trying to decide on the right breed of dog for you and your family. Before trying to pick which type of dog would do best in your home, ask yourself the following questions:

Training: All dogs require some type of obedience training and house training, but some need a bit more work than others. Do you have the time and patience necessary to train certain types of dogs?

Size: Do you have the room in your home and yard to accommodate a dog, and if so, what size?

Exercise/walking requirements: Do you have the time and energy it takes to see that a dog has the proper amount of exercise they need to stay happy and healthy?

Grooming and shedding: Is anyone in your home allergic to animals? Do you have the resources and time to devote to grooming your dog on a regular basis?

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