| picture |  |
| physical traits | - massive
- good sense of smell |
| colors | - any solid color or brindles. white
- mouse gray
- spotted and piebald (not preferred) |
| personality/ temperament | - courageous
- fearless
- affectionate toward family
- faithful
- loyal
- determined
- brave
- bold
- calm disposition
- self assured
- self confident
- independent
- territorial
- tenacious
- calm
- obedient
- noble
- a |
| maintenance/ special needs | - low grooming
- drools
- light shedding
- exercise
- socialize early
- patient training
- sensitive to voice commands
- provide soft bedding to prevent elbow callouses
- protect from heat |
| nickname | - Brazilian Mastiff
- Cao de Fila
- Brazilian Molosser
- Brazilian Guard Dog
- Brazilian Fila
- Dogue Brasiliero |
| origination | Brazil from Portuguese and Spanish Mastiffs and Bloodhounds or possibly of Bulldogs crossed with Portuguese Herding Dogs |
| bred for | - tracking
- hunt slaves and large game-wild boar and jaguar
- capture cattle
- droving
- holding quarry at bay |
| height | 23.6~30 (inch) |
| weight | 90~140 (lbs) |
| ideal for | - watchdog
- companion
- security
- herding cattle
- guarding flocks and homes
- hunting large cats |
| good with kids? | no |
| interesting facts | banned in some countries |
| lifespan | 10~12 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - fci-(Molossoid breeds
- Mastiff type dog group) saku
- arba-(working dog group)
- nzkc |
| hair type | - short
- smooth
- thick
- tight |