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FILA BRASILEIRO DO RIBEIRO PRETO |
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CBKC/FCI FILA BRASILEIRO STANDARD
Typically molossiod breed. Powerful bones, rectangular structure, compact but harmonic and proportional. Added to this massiveness a great agility is easy to be seen. Bitches must show a well defined femininity which differs them immediately from males.
Courage, determination and outstanding braveness are part of his characteristics. He is docile to his owners and family and extremely tolerant with children. His faithfulness became a Brazilian proverb (Faithful as a Fila). He is always looking for the company of his master. One of his characteristics is his distrust (ojeriza) of strangers. He shows a calm disposition, self assurance and self confidence, not being disturbed by strange noises or when facing a new environment. An unsurpassed guardian of the property, he is as well dedicated by instinct to the hunt of big game and to cattle herding.
The Fila should have a long reach and elastic gait. His smooth stride reminds you of the great cats movements. His main characteristic is the PACE, a two beat lateral gait in which the legs of each side move back and forth exactly as a pair, causing a rolling or rocking motion of the dog's body (called the camel's pace) accentuated all along the top line to the tail. During the walk he carries the head lower than the back region. He shows a smooth, free and effortless trot with a powerful stride. his gallop is powerful with unsuspecting speed coming from such a large and powerful dog. Due to his loose articulations, typical of molossiods, the Fila's movements give the impression, and in fact it is so, of being capable of instant and very rapid changes of direction.
In repose it is calm, noble and
full of self assurance, never discloses a bored or absent expression.
When at attention his expression reflects determination and alertness
with a firm look in the eyes. The Fila head is big, heavy, massive, always proportionate to the whole body. From a top view it resembles a trapezoid figure in which the head is inserted into a pear form shape. From a side view, muzzle and skull should have approximately the proportion of one for one with the muzzle slightly shorter than the skull.
The profile of the skull shows a smooth curve from the stop to the occiput, which is protuberant especially in puppies. From a front view it is large, broad with the upper line slightly curved. Lateral lines come down almost vertical, in a curve narrowing toward the muzzle. Never shows a stop.
From a front view it is particularly nonexistent. The medium furrow is slight and runs up smoothly. Looking from the side, the stop is low, sloped and virtually formed only by the well developed eyebrows.
Strong, broad and deep always in harmony with the skull. From a top view it is full under the eyes slightly narrowing toward the middle of the muzzle and again broadening slightly to the front line. From the side view the nose is straight or has a Roman line, but never turned up. The front line of the muzzle is close to a perpendicular line with a depression right under the nose and forming a perfect curve with the upper lips which are thick pendulous and drooping over the lower lips, giving shape to the inferior line of the muzzle which is almost parallel to the upper line. The labial rim is always apparent. The lower lips are close and firm up to the fangs and from there on they are loose with dented borders. The muzzle has a great depth at the root but without surpassing the size of the length. Edges of the lips form an inverted U.
Well developed broad nostrils not occupying entirely the maxilar width. The color of the nose must be black.
From medium to large size, almond shaped, spaced will apart, medium to deep set. Permissible colors are from dark brown to yellow, always in accordance to the color of the coat. Due to the profusion of loose skin many individuals present drooping lower eyelids which is not considered a fault as such detail increases the melancholic expression which is typical of the breed.
Pendant, large, thick, V-shaped. Broad at the base and tapering to the ends. Rounded tips. Inserted at the posterior part of the skull in line with the eyes when in repose. When roused the ears are above the original position, The root is oblique with the front border higher than the back border. Drooping at the cheeks or folded back allowing its interior to be seen.
Wider than longer, strong and white. Upper incisors are broad at their root and sharp at the edges. Canines or fangs are powerful, well set and well apart. The ideal bite is a scissors bite, but a level bite is acceptable.
Extraordinarily strong and muscled giving the impression of a short neck. Slightly curved at the upper side and sell detached from the skull. Dewlaps at the throat.
Withers in a sloping line, are set well apart from each other due to the distance between the scapulas. Withers are set in a lower level from the croup. After the withers the upper line changes direction ascending smoothly to the croup. Back line shows no tendency to sway or roach.
Broad, long, with an approximately 30 degree angulation from the horizontal line showing a smooth curve. The croup is set a little higher than the withers. From a back view the croup is ample, approximately as wide as the thorax, being permitted to be broader on bitches.
Strong, broad and deep, covered by a thick loose skin. The thorax is longer than the abdomen. The length of the body is the same as the height plus 10% when measured from the point of the shoulder to the point of the buttock.
Well sprung ribs though not interfering with the position of the shoulder. Deep and large chest going down to the level of the elbows. Well pronounced brisket.
Shorter and not so deep as the thorax, showing well a separation of the two component parts. In bitches the lower part of the loins are more developed. From an upper view the loins are narrower than the thorax and croup but shouldn't form a waist line.
A long chest and parallel to the ground in all its extension. Tuck up slightly in ascension but never whippety.
The shoulder structure should be composed by two bones of equal length (scapula and humerus) being the first one at 45 degrees from the horizontal line and the last one 90 degrees from the first one. The articulation scapula-humerus forms the point of shoulder which is situated at the level of the prosternum but a little behind it. In the ideal position the point of the shoulder should be half way from elbow to withers. An imaginary perpendicular line coming down from the withers should cut the elbow and reach the foot. The legs themselves should have strong bones, legs parallel and straight to the pasterns. Metacarpus short, strong apparent carpus slightly sloping. Length of the leg from ground to elbow should be 50% of the length from ground to withers.
Strong and well arched toes not too close together. Pads thick, broad and deep. The ideal position of feet is pointing to the front. Strong dark nails, white nails permissible when this is the color of the feet and toes.
Less heavy boned than fore legs but never light as a whole. Upper thigh with curved borders shaped by strong muscles coming from the illium and ischium which design the borders of the rear and for this reason the ischium must have a good length. Hind legs are parallel with strong tarsus, metatarsus slightly bent, higher that the metacarpus. Moderately angled stifle and metatarsus.
A little more oval that the fore feet but the rest of the description is the same. Should not present dewclaws .
Very wide at the root, medium set,
tapering rapidly when reaching the hocks level. When the dog is alert
the tail is raised high and the curve at the extremity is more
accentuated. Should not be carried curled over the back. Males: From 27 inches (65 cms) to
29.52 inches (75 cms) at the shoulder.
Males: Minimum 100 pounds (50 kgs)
One of the most important breed characteristics is the thick, loose skin over the whole body, chiefly at the neck forming pronounced dewlaps and many times it can be seen at the brisket and abdomen. Some individuals present a fold at the sides of the head, also at the withers running down to the shoulders. If the dog is in repose the head is free of wrinkle. When alert the contraction of the skin at the skull forms small wrinkles running in a longitudinal line on the skull.
Short, smooth, dense and tight to the body.
It is compulsory to all individuals (after 12
months) in order to obtain a registered championship title.
All champions must have a certificate of approval at the temperament
test. This sort of test is made at all specialty shows. It is optional
at general shows, up to the judge's will, provided it is public and
takes place outside the show ring.
Cryptorchids or monorchids, use of artificial ways to produce certain effects, albinism, lack of type, etc.
Very Serious Faults:
Serious Faults:
Minor Faults:
Anything in disagreement with the standard that does not fall into the
above three categories. |
