Do Fila Brasileiro Dogs Get Along with Other Dogs?

Thinking to adopt a Fila Brasileiro and want to know if Fila Brasileiro Dog can be aggressive towards other dogs?

According to pet experts, Fila Brasileiro Dogs score 3 star out of 5 in the scale of dog breeds that are good with other dogs.


Are Fila Brasileiros Dog Friendly?

Are Fila Brasileiro Dogs Good With Other Dogs?

    Already own a pet dog? If you are seeking to add an additional dog to your existing family, you'll intend to find a pet dog that mixes well with others.

    There are dogs that are friendly with people but that does not necessarily imply that they are friendly with other dogs. Hence, it is important to learn more about the breed's personality and traits when choosing the ideal addition to the family.

    It makes sense - if you want various dogs in your property (and we can't condemn you if you do!), of course, you would want them to harmonize.

    The top 5 dog friendly breeds, we think to be the friendliest with their fellow canines are listed below.

    Top 5 Dog Friendly Breeds

    1. Labrador Retriever - Friendly, delicate, intelligent and excited to please, the Labrador Retriever is an ideal hunting companion and family dog.

    2. Bernese Mountain Dog - A dog breed that is calm, sensitive, and is very good with other animals. They are also incredibly good with young children and strangers.

    3. Golden Retriever - With their shiny golden-colored coat and their lovable nature, the Golden Retriever is one of the most in demand breeds and they are very welcoming with everyone and that includes dogs, cats and other animals.

    4. Havenese - These dogs are really playful and passionate towards well, just about everyone which does include other dogs and non-canine pets.

    5. Beagle - This stable little hound dog with its passion for outdoors is satisfied to be around people and just about everyone. It loves friendship of both humans and other dogs. When socialized early, beagles are fantastic around other non-canine pets too.

Do Fila Brasileiro Dogs Get Along With Other Dogs

Fila Brasileiro Information

Though large in size, the Fila does not appear static. Rather it is harmonious, cat-like and above all powerful. The expression is noble, solemn, dignified but somewhat melancholic. The Fila appears self-assured and calm but is never absent in expression. When at attention, the gaze of the Fila Brasileiro is firm, alert and unwavering. Another typical characteristic of the breed is its gait, which is similar to that of a camel, moving two legs of one side at a time. The gait gives it a typical rolling lateral movement on the throat and the hindquarters which is accentuated when the dog's tail is raised. The head is typically lower than the backline. The characteristic carriage and gait has earned it great success in dog shows.

The Brazilian Mastiffs are known to be naturally protective. It is also known for its extreme wariness of strangers and agility when protecting or defending its master. The dedication and obedience of the Fila Brasileiro has found its way into Brazilian saying "As faithful as a Fila". The Fila Brasileiro temperament is what characterizes the dog. The Portuguese word for their temperament is Ojeriza, which directly translated into English means dislike and distrust. The socialization period (about the first year with the first 6-8 months being the most important) of the dog's life is crucial to the temperament of the individual dog. If the pup is exposed to a lot of people in a positive manner (known as 'socializing'), the pup (keeping in mind the dog's natural protective instincts) can be encouraged to behave in a calm manner in public, but emphasis should be placed on the fact that socialization is done differently from other breeds. Despite extensive socialization, the fila is instinctively protective and will naturally guard and protect its owner, their family members and the family pets; this is not something that needs to be trained, it is an innate trait. Strangers should not be left unattended with a Fila and, like all other guardian breeds, it may not be the best choice for those who have frequent visitors to their homes. Lack of all socialization with strangers at a young age will result in a dog which is very anti-social.

What to do if you lose your Fila Brasileiro

If your Fila Brasileiro Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the lost pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Contact the nearby vets to see if anyone has brought in your lost pet.

4. Contact the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Fila Brasileiro

If you find a Fila Brasileiro Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Phone the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Shelter near to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet Clinic who usually scan the animal’s microchip and phone the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.