Photo: Doglover · CC BY 3.0 dog breed · 927 on Animalso
Fila Brasileiro
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Brazil
- Height
- 60 cm
- Weight
- 40 kg
The Fila Brasileiro is a large working dog from Brazil. It belongs to the mastiff type and is recorded at 60 cm in height and 40 kg in weight. This page outlines its origin, working background and recorded size for people comparing dog breeds.
What the Fila Brasileiro is
The Fila Brasileiro is a dog breed from Brazil. It is a large working dog of mastiff type.
Its recorded height is 60 cm, and its recorded weight is 40 kg.
Getting to know the breed
Start with its basic profile: Brazilian origin, mastiff type and a working-dog background.
For more breeds from its country of origin, see dog breeds from Brazil.
What stands out
The breed has a clear Brazilian origin and a working-dog role. Its mastiff type places it among large dogs.
What this record does not cover
The available facts give height and weight but no lifespan figure. They also do not add details about temperament, health or care.
Ownership costs
No purchase price or ownership cost is provided for the Fila Brasileiro.
Who may want another breed
Look at other dog breeds if you are not seeking a large working dog of mastiff type from Brazil.
Verdict
The Fila Brasileiro fits a reader looking for a Brazilian dog with a large mastiff-type build and a working background. Its recorded measurements offer a simple starting point for size comparisons. The available profile is brief, so anyone needing lifespan or other detailed breed information should compare additional breed records before deciding.
What stands out
- Origin traced to Brazil
- Large working-dog background
- Mastiff-type breed
- Recorded height of 60 cm
- Recorded weight of 40 kg
Worth knowing
- No lifespan figure is provided
- The available profile has limited detail
Suits
- People seeking a large Brazilian working dog
- Readers comparing mastiff-type breeds
Think twice if
- You need a breed record with a documented lifespan
- You are not looking for a large working mastiff type
In short
Choose the Fila Brasileiro if you want a Brazilian breed identified as a large working dog of mastiff type. The record gives a height of 60 cm and a weight of 40 kg, which helps set expectations about its scale. It does not provide a lifespan or further details on temperament, health or care. Compare other breeds if those details are important to your choice.
Questions
Where does the Fila Brasileiro come from?
The Fila Brasileiro originated in Brazil.
What type of dog is the Fila Brasileiro?
It is a large working dog of mastiff type.
How tall is a Fila Brasileiro?
The recorded height is 60 cm.
How much does a Fila Brasileiro weigh?
The recorded weight is 40 kg.
What is the Fila Brasileiro’s lifespan?
No lifespan figure is included in the available facts.
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 
Dogue Brasileiro Brazil Photo: CS1982 · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Fila Brasileiro — Doglover · CC BY 3.0 · 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
- Dogue Brasileiro — CS1982 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 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
Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under the licence each one names. How Animalso credits photographs.