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Dogue Brasileiro: Brazilian Mastiff-Type Working Dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Brazil
The Dogue Brasileiro is a mastiff-type working dog breed from Brazil. It is recognized in Brazil by the Brazilian Confederation of Cynophilia (CBKC), in Group 11 for breeds not recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The breed is not recognized by the FCI or the American Kennel Club.
What it is
The Dogue Brasileiro is a mastiff-type working dog breed that originated in Brazil. Its recorded role is as a working dog.
Origin and recognition
The breed began in Brazil. The Brazilian Confederation of Cynophilia recognizes it in Group 11, which covers breeds not recognized by the FCI.
What stands out
Its defining description is a mastiff-type build and a working-dog purpose.
Recognition limits
The Dogue Brasileiro is not recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale or the American Kennel Club.
Price
No purchase price or ownership cost is provided here.
Who may look elsewhere
Someone seeking a breed recognized by the FCI or AKC may want to compare other dog breeds.
In brief
This is a Brazilian working mastiff-type breed with recognition through the CBKC rather than the FCI or AKC.
What stands out
- Originates in Brazil.
- Mastiff-type working dog.
- Recognized by Brazil’s CBKC.
- Listed by the CBKC in Group 11.
Worth knowing
- Not recognized by the FCI.
- Not recognized by the AKC.
Suits
- Readers seeking a Brazilian working-dog breed.
- People comparing mastiff-type breeds.
Think twice if
- You require FCI or AKC recognition.
- You need published size and lifespan figures before choosing.
In short
Choose the Dogue Brasileiro if you are specifically interested in a Brazilian mastiff-type working dog and accept its recognition status. Its documented home is Brazil, and the CBKC places it in Group 11. The FCI and AKC do not recognize it. If formal recognition by either of those organizations matters to you, review other dog breeds from Brazil before deciding.
Questions
Where does the Dogue Brasileiro come from?
The Dogue Brasileiro originated in Brazil.
What type of dog is it?
It is described as a mastiff-type working dog breed.
What was the Dogue Brasileiro bred to do?
The available description identifies it as a working dog breed.
Is the Dogue Brasileiro recognized by the FCI?
No. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale does not recognize the breed.
Is it recognized by the American Kennel Club?
No. The American Kennel Club does not recognize the Dogue Brasileiro.
Who recognizes the Dogue Brasileiro?
The Brazilian Confederation of Cynophilia recognizes it in Group 11, for breeds not recognized by the FCI.
More dog breeds from Brazil
Brazilian Bull-mastiff Brazil Photo: Rondon · Public domain 
Bullbras Brazil Photo: Wagmar de Souza · CC0 
Campeiro Bulldog Brazil Photo: Tacosunday · Public domain 
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Dogue Brasileiro — CS1982 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Brazilian Bull-mastiff — Rondon · Public domain · file page
- Brazilian Terrier — Svenska Mässan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Bullbras — Wagmar de Souza · CC0 · file page
- Campeiro Bulldog — Tacosunday · Public domain · file page
- Fila Brasileiro — Doglover · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Gaucho sheepdog — Diegopaz070588 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Mantiqueira Shepherd — Leonardo BF · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Original Fila Brasileiro — AJorgeSC · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
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