Related breedBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United KingdomFila Brasileiro at a glance
- Origin
- Brazil
- Appeared
- 1600 to 1946 (likely)
- Family
- European Mastiff
- Type
- Mastiff / molossoid
- Size
- Giant
- Life span
- 9 to 11 years
- Recognised by
- FCI
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 225
The name. Portuguese filar, "to hold/grip".
Same familyGreat Dane1600 to 1880 · GermanyFamily and relatives
Same family: European Mastiff
Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso
Same time, same continent
Same eraBernese Mountain Dog1700 to 1907 · SwitzerlandPlace in time
The Fila Brasileiro appears 1600 to 1946 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Fila Brasileiro is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
