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angelbears

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If you know what you own it is not dangerous but you don't take a Fila to Petco to take pictures with Santa. Most people have to put their dogs up when company visits.
 

fila4me

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If you know what you own it is not dangerous but you don't take a Fila to Petco to take pictures with Santa. Most people have to put their dogs up when company visits.
I have a pic of one of my older Filas with the tree and chair from the pics with Santa, LOL my friend owned the feed store and I went in the back door at closing time. I had to be in the pic, ewwww, so he wouldn't eat the photographer. he still growled the whole time, but the pic turned out nice of him.
 

cinnamon roll

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But mom Santa's are yummy!!!! lol

I have a pic of one of my older Filas with the tree and chair from the pics with Santa, LOL my friend owned the feed store and I went in the back door at closing time. I had to be in the pic, ewwww, so he wouldn't eat the photographer. he still growled the whole time, but the pic turned out nice of him.
 

DetroitRodeo

Active Member
Why is it acceptable in this breed to be so aggressive? (Not being derogatory, just curious). Seems some folks are almost proud at how mean their dogs are. A dog that can't interact safely with others outside the family and distinguish threat from non threat doesn't seem ideal.


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chuckorlando

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Stay out of my house and fenced yard you wont need to concern your self with whats ideal for me. Cause ideal around here is a dog that will bite your ass with no reason other then you should not be there. It aint acceptable to be aggressive so dont give her a reason to be aggressive.
 

DetroitRodeo

Active Member
Wow, and you're an example of someone who owns this breed? I hope not all Fila owners are like that. You sound cold hearted, rude, and plain arrogant. I believe certain dogs should be protection dogs, no doubt. However, if the dog is not stable enough to determine a threat, that is a problem. A lack of socializing or obedience. Sorry I was trying to keep it civil and learn more but that ignorance if that last post is something you'd hear from folks who raise junk yard and fighting dogs.

The Fila looks and sounds like an absolutely incredible dog! But to condone it biting anything and anyone is irresponsible.


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cinnamon roll

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You should research the breed before making comments regarding their temp. Filas will NEVER EVER except anyone that does not live in their home. End of story. They are bred to be what they are it is in their DNA you can not change that. Filas are known for them temp that is what makes them a Fila. They are not a dog for everyone.

We JOKE about Filas eating people. We love and respect these amazing dogs and wouldn't change them for the world.

FYI Chuck is EXTREMELY knowledgeable on this breed and very respected around here.



Wow, and you're an example of someone who owns this breed? I hope not all Fila owners are like that. You sound cold hearted, rude, and plain arrogant. I believe certain dogs should be protection dogs, no doubt. However, if the dog is not stable enough to determine a threat, that is a problem. A lack of socializing or obedience. Sorry I was trying to keep it civil and learn more but that ignorance if that last post is something you'd hear from folks who raise junk yard and fighting dogs.

The Fila looks and sounds like an absolutely incredible dog! But to condone it biting anything and anyone is irresponsible.


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DetroitRodeo

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Yes and that is great! Glad he is knowledgable, however his way of sharing that is a bit rough. I was genuinely interested in this breed just because they are so different. Anyway, not going to get much info here I don't think. Moving along, have a good one everyone!


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cinnamon roll

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You attacked this amazing breed with your statement below. Again do your research. YES THEY ARE PROUD OF THEIR DOGS and they should be. We love our dogs and if we feel that you are attacking our breeds then yes we are going to get defensive.

Have you researched the history of mastiffs? Cause if you have you would know that what we own today are EXTREMELY watered down versions of what they use to be. Mastiffs were not intended to be couch potatoes that love everybody like MOST of them do today.

Personal attacks are NOT tolerated on this forum. Read the rules please. I will not stand by and allow you to attack another member on this forum.

Why is it acceptable in this breed to be so aggressive? (Not being derogatory, just curious). Seems some folks are almost proud at how mean their dogs are. A dog that can't interact safely with others outside the family and distinguish threat from non threat doesn't seem ideal.


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Yes and that is great! Glad he is knowledgable, however his way of sharing that is a bit rough. I was genuinely interested in this breed just because they are so different. Anyway, not going to get much info here I don't think. Moving along, have a good one everyone!


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DetroitRodeo

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Wow, calm down. It's just a discussion. I thought his response was inappropriate and shared the way it came off. We can agree to disagree.

And yes I've owned mastiff breeds since I was a child. The Fila was something I wasn't familiar with and was trying to learn. The response I received was not exactly educating or polite. That is how it came off, regardless if that was not the intention.


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chuckorlando

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I'm a to the point kind of guy. No offence meant. But you want to know why it is ok for fila to be aggressive. My statment is your answer. You are not welcome here for any reason unless I let you here. There is zero reason for you to ever, EVER see my dog unless I want you to see her, or your some place you should not be. It is not my dogs job to make sure you stay safe. It's my job to make sure you stay safe. It's her job to bite you. If she does her job, you done messed up.

The bottom line, your asking why it's ok for a fila to be a fila. Why is it ok for a terrier to chase and kill small animals, or a bully to want to get on something that runs, or a herder to bark at cows?

Cause it is what they are.

My dog was bought to bite you plain and simple. She is very good at determining threats. If she see's you and she aint on leash, your a threat. I agree with that assessment. Cause again, you wont see my dog unless I want you to or you are some place you should not be.
 

chuckorlando

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Oh and yes, most fila owners are to the point ass holes. Just like most EM owners are friendly. We dont mean no ill, we are just rough around the edges. But we also dont mind hurting feelings so long as we are honest in doing so
 

fila4me

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Why is it acceptable in this breed to be so aggressive? (Not being derogatory, just curious). Seems some folks are almost proud at how mean their dogs are. A dog that can't interact safely with others outside the family and distinguish threat from non threat doesn't seem ideal.


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they were bred to be how they are. I could understand the confusion if we were attempting to make them something they are not. those of us that have the Fila, love and protect them to the same extent they love and protect us. where have you read that the Filas cannot distinguish treat from a non threat? they can and do, they just will also use their own judgment as to what is truly a threat or not.

those of us that have this breed do not care that visitors are not common or that we can't do all the "social" things that most do with their dogs. I have had Dogos and Pit Bulls to be my social butterflies, I have my Filas because they are my heart dog, the loves of my life, the protector of my children know matter what the situation.

I do not expect any who do not own/live or have never been around the Fila to understand. just as I will never understand why others have other popular breeds.