aceoutdoor
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Duetsche_Doggen, Do you have a picture of Thor posted anywhere?
Duetsche_Doggen, Do you have a picture of Thor posted anywhere?
He is a unique looking Dane. Cool Dog.
Kona absolutly will never walk that close to people. What I mean is she wont pay you any attention if your across the street or 10-20ft away. Once she is warmed up to the situation she's seems ok with folks out side of leash length. But that close you have to really pay attention to her and them. Very slight movements can really save the drama.
I aint even positive Fila's are supposed to bite like some think they should. If these dogs were breed to hold slaves and intruders, I'm not sure they would just eat someone. I have no doubt they would bite and how much would depend likely on if you buck the jack or lay down. I also dont know how strong konas temp really is. But she's tried way to many times to get folks at very close range with zero fear. This includes the guy she knows better than anyone. She's tried to bite fred so many times it's ridiculus.
So no I would'nt trust a fila to go to parks and walk on the sidewalk. Off to the side in her own area, always leeshed, sure. No petsmart walks. No hanging out at a party. But really , outside of travel, it's fairly easy to avoid these things.
The more I read about Fila's the more I am amazed by how mild Cali's temp is. I have taken her many times to Petsmart and walked through the store with out any issues. One time she did try to nip at the cashier who was going to give her a cookie. She also is a good girl at restaurants with out door patios, I think she is a good girl in those types of situations bc she knows she is going to get food or a new toy if we are at petsmart She has also been to many dog parks and ran free off the leash with other people and dogs around. Now that I know more about this breed I am more cautious when I take her anywhere. I think it really depends on the dog and the relationship between the owner and the dog. My dog has never had any real training, I guess I am just very lucky to have such a good girl. I am sort of afraid that she could become more aggressive as she get older, she is only 3... I hope not! At first she was did not like my mom or sister bc she didnt really know them, so once they would turn their back to her she would nip them in the butt! But she instantly liked my Dad, which I find strange bc he is a verybig and tall man and I think would be more intimating than my mom or sister. Now she loves my mom and sis and gets so excited to see them. So I have noticed that she warms up to new people after a few visits, then she gets super excited the next time she see's them. I am curios how she would react in a dangerous situation though. If my bf and I are wrestling around and I say ouch and act like he is hurting me she will come in and start biting him, not really an angry bite but just enough for me to get away, its really funny to watch her. She has by far been the most loving and loyal dog I have ever had. I do agree that these dogs are not for everyone, they need your full attention all the time, not the type of dog that does it's own thing...at least mine isn't, she is a big baby.
Wow...I may have your huckleberry! My fila is 3 months old and is not fixed yet. I would love to breed him also once because he is so cool! please email me if interested: elrubs@gmail.com I live in Vista
Thanks!
Ruben
... its brought all the wack jobs out...