On the subject of Filas...

Just curiosity...

Are they supposed to look like this?

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ysbmaapOgKs/R...PRM/Naja_4º_BIS_Carlos_Panagiotides_KCEP.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uAB4oiEduLA/SHTE9FSP-PI/AAAAAAAADM0/aR7wMV7WFCM/222JWWH_JFM5285.jpg

http://pic45.flodeo.com/photos/45/AC/AG/FORTAL/10270715-11490593.jpg

I keep seeing dogs and show dogs looking like this. (A few, a lot of others look 'normal') Based on Fila pictures here (I don't think I've ever seen one stacked) I was aware the rear was high. I didn't think the legs were that short though. Let me guess, exaggerated show type? I saw some other obvious show pics where the dogs looked NOTHING like that. (I just did a google search for Fila)

Just curious of course.

First two links didn't work for me Laurelin

Hmm, they work for me.

Darn, the first two didnt work for me either.

They give me a google error message, but the third one works. Maybe my computer is just being weird. *shrugs*

Just click refresh on the non working links and the photos will show up

Linkys no worky.

Nope, still won't work for me

Hmm, try selecting the URL and then pushing enter

And NOW they won't work here either.

Anyways, what I was trying to point out was topline and leg length. I was just wondering what a correct Fila looks like in a side view. There seemed to be a lot of variation in amount of upward slope to the rear and then some seem to have really really short legs compared to others.

Okay, if you copy and paste them into a different window, they work. ???

Yay! That definitely works!

I really have no clue about the standard. I like this guy though.

They started working for me, but I figured I would post them for you...

Thank you. When I think fila, I get an overall impression that to me is more along the lines of this:

http://www.zoo-logics.com/fotoshonden/filabrasileiro.jpg
http://dogs-puppies.dogs-central.com/fila-brasileiro-puppy/images/castlefawn1.jpg

ETA: Is it just type difference? Different country's show lines? They don't even look the same breed to me.

Those are closer to what I want to see, Laurelin. There is so much dissension in the different camps . . . To me, and to the hardcore Fila lovers, what the dog looks like doesn't carry nearly as much weight as what the dog can - and will - do. Temperament, instinct, fearlessness, drive, ojeriza, intellect, ferocity, devotion, physical capability (speed, agility, strength), soundness . . . that is what makes a Fila a Fila, not measurements or looks.

When I think Fila, this is what comes to mind:





This guy is a ringer for Kharma's father, Gamble!

Is there a particular reason for the super high rear? It doesn't seem all that sound just from looking at it.

Gamble

It's beyond sound, Laurelin . . . and it's a great part of what gives them their superior strength, speed and agility.

To put it into perspective: Kharma is as fast as - or faster than a large Doberman, and infinitely more agile. And not fragile. The difference in strength is, well . . . :rofl1:

Even more surprising, even to me, was finding out that she was faster than Tallulah, as well as more agile.

Think about what's required in a dog that not only herds wild cattle, but hunts JAGUAR!

True working line Filas also tend to be much longer lived than other giant breeds.

For some reason this dog looks more like a neo mix.