There
are many considerations to be analyzed before getting a dog, specially
in the case of this one. Let’s see why.
Fila
Brasileiros are banned in certain areas. As they have a history to be
guardian dogs in the past, many people do not consider them to be safe
around children or people the dog does not know. It has happened many
times that people may sue the owners of this breed because they did
something that was not considered ok under their own standards.
They
are calm, easy going dogs, until they are disturbed in some way. You
may think that their size is due to the fact that they do not exercise
enough, but the answer is no. Their body structure goes beyond exercise
and they are extremely lovable dogs. They rely on their owners, and
they may follow their master all around the house to be in near contact
with them.
However,
when it comes to strangers, Fila dogs can be extremely changed. They
distrust any person they are not familiar with and for that reason they
are considered guardian dogs. They may turn really aggressive if not
controlled and / or trained properly. Nevertheless, with a good amount
of socialization, these dogs can gain some confidence and they can
become less of a hazard than untrained dogs are. They need constant
exposure to strangers to prevent defense biting, for example, because
they end up fearing everyone that comes near them.
Therefore,
professional training is a must in the case of such dogs which tend to
be quite difficult to handle if you are not properly trained, if you
are not determined enough to handle him.
Exercise
is, of course, something you must not forget in the case of the Fila.
To keep them healthy, slim and to prevent damage to the articulations
or joints, a regular, daily amount of exercise is advisable.
For
their type of short hair, Filas need constant shedding, and grooming if
not the loosen hair will end up in your rug, your bed,
everywhere.
Special
attention should be paid as regards the barking these dogs have. They
can be terribly annoying for small places such as buildings and they
may cause serious problems among neighbors.
Concerning health, the
heart problems are not common either. The problems may appear when they
are little, but if they are taken care appropriately, your dog will
live a long and healthy life.
After
I've bought our first two Filas, as a birthday present for my wife, we
were so excited that we've bought another two. So it happened, that we
own all colour variants of the breed and we can breed puppies in all
standard colours.
When
you buy a Fila, you mostly get the
quality which you've paid for; however some unreliable breeders do not
sell for appropriate price.
Our
puppies are sold only
to responsible people and at certain circumstances.
We
offer the new owners of our puppies with
help and advice, so that the puppies will grow in the best conditions.
We
are ready to answer
all your questions and we're looking forward to your visit by our
kennel.
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