Hi Everyone...my name is Jimmy....I owned a Fila about 15 years ago...great dog...I am married now with 2 kids (3 and 4). I am extremely familiar with the breed and understand its' hatred of strangers...my question is this: we will be having more children....I know the Fila will love and protect my family with his/her life...but will he/she accept our new baby every couple years (want 8 kids)...we have our next due in October. I assume with the right introductions the answer is "no problem, he/she will accept the new addition." But everything I read tells me that after 2 years, the Fila will only tolerate the ones he/she knows, while anyone new will be considered a stranger, which will be danger. Anyone have any experience/insight on this one?...I want this breed again, but thought we might be smarter to go with an English; although I really want the protection of my wife and kids when I am gone at work...also, I remember my Fila boy was a bit loud when I'd leave the house, and or any time he heard something...don't want to anger the neighbors if he/she will be overly loud/barking/howling all the time. Thanks!!! Grateful.
Jimmy(pic of my old Fila, back in 2000)
Jimmy(pic of my old Fila, back in 2000)