Bloodhound the Brazilian Mastiff Way
Tracking and sniffing is the Brazilian mastiff’s job, the gentle giants are a cross between a mastiff and a bloodhound. Giving them their full title of Fila Brasilerio they originate from Brazil and were introduced to the United States of America by the Conquistadors. In the early years of the breed its main purpose was to guard plantations.
As mastiffs go this breed is big, they can reach up to 2 feet tall and weigh in at over 100 pounds .The fur ranges from black to tan and even yellow, brindled dogs been high in value. The faculae features are very similar to that of the cross breed the bloodhound.
Very loyal are the mastiff family, but when needed they are capable of been aggressive .on the other side of the coin they are very good with children and make a wonderful family pet’s.
the hunting instinct is real in the Brazilian mastiff because of its half brother the blood hound, the Fila part of the breeds full name means to hold in Portuguese which is part of the dogs role in the process of hunting, the mastiff will track, catch and hold the capture until it’s master arrives.
this breed is not prone to obesity so they are more athletic and a generally healthier dog’s, along with this comes the loyalty and protective side of the mastiff.
Strangers be ware, the Brazilian mastiff has the same traits as the others, strangers are not welcome, this is their protective side which comes out and they have been known to attack without any reason if the face don’t fit, so be nice to strangers and make sure the dog is kept out of the way.
The way to get to know you Brazilian mastiff is to spend time with the dog, the have personality of their own and will repay you with loyalty and affection, as well as eating you out of house and home. The protective side has even been showed with some mastiffs taking a dislike to show judges.
if you are purchasing a Brazilian mastiff puppy then make sure you do research into the steps to take to prepare yourself for the arrival of a small giant into you house, ask question to the right people if you are not sure of anything and make sure the breeder can give references upon request.
