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Well, with lots of distractions including a computer virus and new keyboard DARE TO BE RARE part 2 is finely done. This time I thought I would add more info on these breeds including their history, temperament and what kennel club’s recognize them. There are a couple of things I forgot to mention on the first DARE TO BE RARE page, breeds like the Azawakh, the Mudi and Tosa-Inu are recognized by the American Kennel Club in the Foundation Stock Service Program This is a breed registry in which breeders of rare breeds can record the birth and parentage of a breed that they are trying to establish in the United States These breeds cannot participate in AKC events until at least 150 individual dogs are registered, it is the very beginning of a breeds journey toward acceptance into the American Kennel Club. The other thing is that breeds from England and Ireland such as Field Spaniels, Otterhounds and Smooth Collies are vulnerable native breeds because of their very low numbers which is 300 puppies or less registered with the kennel club. You can go to the British Heritage Dog Breeds website and see how you can help. When I complete a couple more projects I’ll get started on DARE TO BE RARE part 3. Be on the lookout for the Finnish Spitz, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Kooikerhondje and Lapinporokoira on upcoming pages.

The dogs on her are C thru F

- Cirneco dell'Etna The Cirneco dell’Etna or Sicilian Hound gets its name from Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe were historically he was used to hunt rabbits and can work for hours without food or water. The Cirneco has been selected over centuries as a "specialist" for hunting rabbit primarily using scent, although in its method of hunting the breed characteristically also uses hearing and sight like his cousins the Pharaoh Hound and Ibizan hound. Also like Pharaoh and Ibizan the Cirneco has the unique trait of "blushing" when they’re excited or happy, their ears and nose will turn bright pink. Gentle and affectionate the Cirneco dell'Etna makes a loving and loyal companion. Today they are growing increasingly popular as pets and as show dogs around the world. The breed is not yet recognized by the American Kennel Club but it is a member of the AKC's Foundation Stock Service Program.The Cirneco dell’Etna Will be able compete in the American Kennel Club’s Miscellaneous Class on January 1, 2012. They are also recognized by Fédération Cynologique Internationale, the American Rare Breed Association and the United Kennel Club

- Clumber Spaniel The Clumber Spaniel is conceded to be one of oldest of the Spaniels but his history is uncertain. One theory is that it originated in France and takes his name from Clumber Park, home of the Duke of Newcastle. Another theory is that it’s a product of England developed by crossing older breeds of spaniel with the Basset Hound and the now extinct Alpine Spaniel. The Clumber Spaniel is the largest of all land spaniels and was developed specifically for hunting upland game birds in thick dense cover, dependable in the field, and a loyal and affectionate with his family the Clumber Spaniel makes a great companion for both hunter and family. The Clumber Spaniel was one of the first nine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, The breed was admitted to AKC registration in 1884 and although they are recognized by the American Kennel Club they are number 128 on AKC’s registration statistics. The Clumber Spaniel is currently recognized as a vulnerable native breed by the kennel club.

- Coton de Tulear Named for the port city of Tuléar in Madagascar and its cotton like coat. The Coton de Tulear is the "Official Dog of Madagascar" but how they got there is still a mystery. Some believe that the Cotons ancestors were brought to Madagascar in the 16th and 17th centuries aboard pirate ships. Others say they arrived in Madagascar with French troops, or with the administrators. Most believe they are descended from dogs that survived a ship rick of the Madagascar cost. The Coton is a bichon-type related to the French Bichon Frise and the Italian Bolognese. Like the Bichon and Bolognese the Coton de Tulear is a gentle, alert and affectionate companion dog. Some Cotons have a habit of jumping up and walking on their hind legs to please people. The Coton de Tulear is becoming increasing popular in the US. They are recognized by the United Kennel Club, the Kennel Club, the American Rare Breed Association, the United Kennel Club and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The Coton de Tulear is a member of the AKC's Foundation Stock Service Program and will compete in the Miscellaneous Class on June 27, 2012.

- Curly Coated Retriever The Curly Coated Retriever is the oldest and tallest of the retrievers. The breed descends from the now-extinct English Water Spaniel, St. John’s Water Dog and possibly the Irish Water Spaniel. Developed in the mid-1800s in England to retrieve feathered and furred game they are equally at home in the duck blind or in the field. The curly can be sometimes aloof with strangers but are usually very loyal and affectionate with their owners, family and friends. They are great at dog sports such as hunt tests, flyball and agility. The Curly-Coated Retriever was first introduced to the US in 1907 and was admitted to AKC registration in 1924. Curl’s have become popular in New Zealand and Australia after breed specimens were exported there from England in 1889. In fact, there’s a separate breed of Curly Coated Retriever that were developed in Australia called the Murray River Curly Coated Retriever. It resembles an American Water Spaniel in both looks and temperament. This breed is not recognized by any Kennel Club. Here’s a link with more info on this breed. [link]

- Dandie Dinmont Terrier Developed in the border country between England and Scotland in the 17th century this short legged terrier was bred to hunt otter and badger. The Dandie shares a common heritage with other border country terriers including the Scottish Terrier, the West Highland White Terrier, the Cairn Terrier, and the Skye Terrier. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is named after Dandie Dinmont, a jovial farmer in Sir Walter Scott's novel Guy Mannering; it’s the only breed to be named after a character in fiction. A true terrier the Dandie Dinmont Terrier combines an affectionate and dignified nature with tenacity and boldness he is often called the gentleman of the terriers because he is more placid and quiet than other terriers. The breed was admitted to AKC registration in 1888. Today the Dandie Dinmont is amongst the rarest and most endangered of all purebreds. The UK Kennel Club lists the Dandie as one of the UK's Vulnerable Native Dog Breeds.

- Dogue de Bordeaux Also known as the French Mastiff the Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the most ancient French breeds. The Dogue de Bordeaux is believed to have been around for 600 years and was named after the Bordeaux region in France. The Dogue de Bordeaux was used as a hunter, herder, and a guard dog. They were also trained to bait bulls, bears, and even big cats. Like many breeds the Dogue de Bordeaux almost became extinct during World War I and II. Today they excel at both guard dog work and companionship to his family. The breed appeared on the big screen in Touchstone's 1989 movie Turner & Hooch starring Tom Hanks. The breed is used today almost exclusively as a family companion and guardian. The breed became a member of American Kennel Club’s Miscellaneous Class in 2006 and was admitted to AKC registration in 2008.

- Dutch Shepherd A native of Holland where it is known as the Hollandse Herdershond. The Dutch Shepherd was originally used as sheepdog, and were also used by Dutch farmers as a general purpose farm dog from grading to pulling carts. Except for their coat color, which is brindle, the Dutch Shepherd is very similar to the four Belgian Shepherd dogs. Like its Belgian cousins the Dutch Shepherd comes in three coat varieties short, long and wire. Affectionate, obedient and faithful, the Dutch Shepherd is just as reliable and dependable as the German and Belgian Shepherd. The Dutch Shepherd is becoming increasing popular in the US as Police and search and rescue dogs. They excel at dog sports such as schutzhund, obedience and agility. The breed is not recognized by the AKC or the AKC's Foundation Stock Service Program. But they are recognized by the American Rare Breed Association the United Kennel Club and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.

- English Coonhound Now known as the American English Coonhound and also called the Redtick Coonhound. The English Coonhound is the foundation dog of nearly all coonhounds except the Plott which is of German decent. As with other American hounds the English Coonhound traces its ancestry to Foxhounds that were brought to America in the 19th century. The breed was originally known as the English Fox and Coonhound. They used to hunt fox by day and coon by night. Today they hunt a wide variety of game from possum and bobcat to deer, bear and mountain lion. At one time the Redtick, Bluetick and Treeing Walker Coonhound were the same breed. The Treeing Walker and Bluetick became separate breeds in the 1940s. Besides red the English Coonhound also comes in Tri-Color like the Treeing Walker Coonhound and Blue like the Bluetick Coonhound. This outgoing hound loves to hunt but also makes a great companion. The English Coonhound was recognized by United Kennel Club in 1905 and was admitted to AKC registration on June 30 2011.

- Entlebucher Mountain Dog The Entlebucher Mountain Dog, also known as the Entlebucher Sennenhund and Entlebucher Cattle Dog, is the smallest of the four Swiss Mountain Dogs including the versatile Appenzeller Mountain Dog the popular Bernese Mountain Dog, and hearty Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Sennenhund means “dog of the Alpine herdsman”. All four of the Swiss Mountain dogs are descendents of the Mastiff type dogs brought by the Romans to Switzerland over two thousand years ago. The Berner and Greater Swiss were used to pull carts and guard livestock while the Appenzeller and Entlebucher wear used for herding and until 1926 the Appenzeller and Entlebucher were the same breed. They have been separate breeds ever since. The breed almost became extinct in the late 1800s; the Entelbucher was successfully revived by Professor Albert Heim along with the Appenzeller and Greater Swiss. Courageous, alert with a cheerful disposition the Entlebucher Mountain Dog makes a great family Companion but they can be territorial and slightly suspicious of strangers. When socialized and trained right they make good pets. The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is recognized by several Kennel Club’s including the Canadian Kennel Club, the United Kennel Club and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The breed was admitted to AKC registration in 2011.

- Epagneul Bleu de Picardie The Epagneul Bleu de Picardie or Blue Picardy Spaniel is named after the Picardy region in northern France, the breed was developed in the 1800s by crossing English and Gordon Setters with the Picardy Spaniel or Épagneul Picard. The result is a lighter-boned dog with an excellent nose for hunting snipes and other wading birds in marshes. In 1921 the Picard Spaniel and Blue Picardy Spaniel Club were formed. The Blue Picardy Spaniel was classified as a separate breed because of its distinctive coat color which is mottled gray-back. A powerful hardworking gundog the Blue Picardy Spaniel enjoys attention and affection with his family. They get along with people and other pets. This makes them a good choice for first time dog owners. This is a very popular breed in France where there are about 1000 puppies born their each year. They are a relatively new breed in North America. The Blue Picardy Spaniel is not recognized by the American Kennel Club or the AKC's Foundation Stock Service Program but it is recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club, the United Kennel Club, the American Rare Breed Association and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.

- Field Spaniel The Field Spaniel originated in England in the mid-1800s and was used to find, flush and retrieve both furred and feathered game from both land and water.The Field Spaniel at one time was bred to be a solid black spaniel, today the Field Spaniel can come in black, liver or golden liver with or without tan points or white markings.The breed was introduced to America in the 1880’s but did not become a distinct breed from the Cocker Spaniel until the 20th century; the breed’s numbers were very low in both Britain and America, By the end of WWII. The Field Spaniel was almost extinct. In the 1960s several breeders in Britain worked to restore the breed to its original quality’s. The revival of the Field Spaniel in the United States was in the late 1960s with the arrival of dogs from Britain. Without those dogs the Field Spaniel wouldn’t be here today. Mild mannered and affectionate the Field Spaniel is versatile and intelligent, excelling in hunting, obedience, agility and tracking, as well as in the show ring. Field Spaniels were one of the first breeds to be shown and registered in America. They were admitted to AKC registration in 1894 and although they are internationally recognized by other Kennel Club’s it remains one of the rarest spaniels even in its home country. In order to promote the breed, they have been registered as a vulnerable native breed by the Kennel Club.

- Fila Brasileiro also known as the Brazilian Mastiff and the Cão de Fila the Fila Brasileiro is one of several breeds native to Brazil, other Brazilian breeds include the Brazilian Terrier, the Rastreador Brasileiro or Brazilian Tracker and the Veadeiro Pampeano or Brazilian deerhound. The origins of the Fila go as far back as the 1600s, The Fila Brasileiro was developed by Brazilian ranchers who needed a fearless, all-around working dog of enormous strength and stamina that could hunt large game, guard livestock and protect property and possessions. It’s believed that Bloodhounds, Mastiffs Rafeiro do Alentejos and early bulldogs helped develop the Fila. Besides guarding both live stock and property and hunting big game the Fila Brasileiro at one time was also employed to track down and capture runaway slaves. Courageous, determined and protective the Fila Brasileiro makes a excellent guard dog. However they will not hide their dislike of strangers but when socialized and trained right they are loyal and protective to family and friends. But this is not a breed for everyone. Because of his temperament the Fila Brasileiro is banned in several counties including the United Kingdom, Denmark and Norway. The breed is recognized by a handful of Kennel Club’s including the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, the American Rare Breed Association, the Canadian Kennel Club and the New Zealand Kennel Club.

Who knows you may find the foreleged family member you’re looking for on here.

Description
Well, with lots of distractions including a computer virus and new keyboard DARE TO BE RARE part 2 is finely done. This time I thought I would add more info on these breeds including their history, temperament and what kennel club’s recognize them. There are a couple of things I forgot to mention on the first DARE TO BE RARE page, breeds like the Azawakh, the Mudi and Tosa-Inu are recognized by the American Kennel Club in the Foundation Stock Service Program This is a breed registry in which breeders of rare breeds can record the birth and parentage of a breed that they are trying to establish in the United States These breeds cannot participate in AKC events until at least 150 individual dogs are registered, it is the very beginning of a breeds journey toward acceptance into the American Kennel Club. The other thing is that breeds from England and Ireland such as Field Spaniels, Otterhounds and Smooth Collies are vulnerable native breeds because of their very low numbers which is 300 puppies or less registered with the kennel club. You can go to the British Heritage Dog Breeds website and see how you can help. When I complete a couple more projects I’ll get started on DARE TO BE RARE part 3. Be on the lookout for the Finnish Spitz, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Kooikerhondje and Lapinporokoira on upcoming pages.

The dogs on her are C thru F

- Cirneco dell'Etna The Cirneco dell’Etna or Sicilian Hound gets its name from Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe were historically he was used to hunt rabbits and can work for hours without food or water. The Cirneco has been selected over centuries as a "specialist" for hunting rabbit primarily using scent, although in its method of hunting the breed characteristically also uses hearing and sight like his cousins the Pharaoh Hound and Ibizan hound. Also like Pharaoh and Ibizan the Cirneco has the unique trait of "blushing" when they’re excited or happy, their ears and nose will turn bright pink. Gentle and affectionate the Cirneco dell'Etna makes a loving and loyal companion. Today they are growing increasingly popular as pets and as show dogs around the world. The breed is not yet recognized by the American Kennel Club but it is a member of the AKC's Foundation Stock Service Program.The Cirneco dell’Etna Will be able compete in the American Kennel Club’s Miscellaneous Class on January 1, 2012. They are also recognized by Fédération Cynologique Internationale, the American Rare Breed Association and the United Kennel Club

- Clumber Spaniel The Clumber Spaniel is conceded to be one of oldest of the Spaniels but his history is uncertain. One theory is that it originated in France and takes his name from Clumber Park, home of the Duke of Newcastle. Another theory is that it’s a product of England developed by crossing older breeds of spaniel with the Basset Hound and the now extinct Alpine Spaniel. The Clumber Spaniel is the largest of all land spaniels and was developed specifically for hunting upland game birds in thick dense cover, dependable in the field, and a loyal and affectionate with his family the Clumber Spaniel makes a great companion for both hunter and family. The Clumber Spaniel was one of the first nine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, The breed was admitted to AKC registration in 1884 and although they are recognized by the American Kennel Club they are number 128 on AKC’s registration statistics. The Clumber Spaniel is currently recognized as a vulnerable native breed by the kennel club.

- Coton de Tulear Named for the port city of Tuléar in Madagascar and its cotton like coat. The Coton de Tulear is the "Official Dog of Madagascar" but how they got there is still a mystery. Some believe that the Cotons ancestors were brought to Madagascar in the 16th and 17th centuries aboard pirate ships. Others say they arrived in Madagascar with French troops, or with the administrators. Most believe they are descended from dogs that survived a ship rick of the Madagascar cost. The Coton is a bichon-type related to the French Bichon Frise and the Italian Bolognese. Like the Bichon and Bolognese the Coton de Tulear is a gentle, alert and affectionate companion dog. Some Cotons have a habit of jumping up and walking on their hind legs to please people. The Coton de Tulear is becoming increasing popular in the US. They are recognized by the United Kennel Club, the Kennel Club, the American Rare Breed Association, the United Kennel Club and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The Coton de Tulear is a member of the AKC's Foundation Stock Service Program and will compete in the Miscellaneous Class on June 27, 2012.

- Curly Coated Retriever The Curly Coated Retriever is the oldest and tallest of the retrievers. The breed descends from the now-extinct English Water Spaniel, St. John’s Water Dog and possibly the Irish Water Spaniel. Developed in the mid-1800s in England to retrieve feathered and furred game they are equally at home in the duck blind or in the field. The curly can be sometimes aloof with strangers but are usually very loyal and affectionate with their owners, family and friends. They are great at dog sports such as hunt tests, flyball and agility. The Curly-Coated Retriever was first introduced to the US in 1907 and was admitted to AKC registration in 1924. Curl’s have become popular in New Zealand and Australia after breed specimens were exported there from England in 1889. In fact, there’s a separate breed of Curly Coated Retriever that were developed in Australia called the Murray River Curly Coated Retriever. It resembles an American Water Spaniel in both looks and temperament. This breed is not recognized by any Kennel Club. Here’s a link with more info on this breed. [link]

- Dandie Dinmont Terrier Developed in the border country between England and Scotland in the 17th century this short legged terrier was bred to hunt otter and badger. The Dandie shares a common heritage with other border country terriers including the Scottish Terrier, the West Highland White Terrier, the Cairn Terrier, and the Skye Terrier. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is named after Dandie Dinmont, a jovial farmer in Sir Walter Scott's novel Guy Mannering; it’s the only breed to be named after a character in fiction. A true terrier the Dandie Dinmont Terrier combines an affectionate and dignified nature with tenacity and boldness he is often called the gentleman of the terriers because he is more placid and quiet than other terriers. The breed was admitted to AKC registration in 1888. Today the Dandie Dinmont is amongst the rarest and most endangered of all purebreds. The UK Kennel Club lists the Dandie as one of the UK's Vulnerable Native Dog Breeds.

- Dogue de Bordeaux Also known as the French Mastiff the Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the most ancient French breeds. The Dogue de Bordeaux is believed to have been around for 600 years and was named after the Bordeaux region in France. The Dogue de Bordeaux was used as a hunter, herder, and a guard dog. They were also trained to bait bulls, bears, and even big cats. Like many breeds the Dogue de Bordeaux almost became extinct during World War I and II. Today they excel at both guard dog work and companionship to his family. The breed appeared on the big screen in Touchstone's 1989 movie Turner & Hooch starring Tom Hanks. The breed is used today almost exclusively as a family companion and guardian. The breed became a member of American Kennel Club’s Miscellaneous Class in 2006 and was admitted to AKC registration in 2008.

- Dutch Shepherd A native of Holland where it is known as the Hollandse Herdershond. The Dutch Shepherd was originally used as sheepdog, and were also used by Dutch farmers as a general purpose farm dog from grading to pulling carts. Except for their coat color, which is brindle, the Dutch Shepherd is very similar to the four Belgian Shepherd dogs. Like its Belgian cousins the Dutch Shepherd comes in three coat varieties short, long and wire. Affectionate, obedient and faithful, the Dutch Shepherd is just as reliable and dependable as the German and Belgian Shepherd. The Dutch Shepherd is becoming increasing popular in the US as Police and search and rescue dogs. They excel at dog sports such as schutzhund, obedience and agility. The breed is not recognized by the AKC or the AKC's Foundation Stock Service Program. But they are recognized by the American Rare Breed Association the United Kennel Club and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.

- English Coonhound Now known as the American English Coonhound and also called the Redtick Coonhound. The English Coonhound is the foundation dog of nearly all coonhounds except the Plott which is of German decent. As with other American hounds the English Coonhound traces its ancestry to Foxhounds that were brought to America in the 19th century. The breed was originally known as the English Fox and Coonhound. They used to hunt fox by day and coon by night. Today they hunt a wide variety of game from possum and bobcat to deer, bear and mountain lion. At one time the Redtick, Bluetick and Treeing Walker Coonhound were the same breed. The Treeing Walker and Bluetick became separate breeds in the 1940s. Besides red the English Coonhound also comes in Tri-Color like the Treeing Walker Coonhound and Blue like the Bluetick Coonhound. This outgoing hound loves to hunt but also makes a great companion. The English Coonhound was recognized by United Kennel Club in 1905 and was admitted to AKC registration on June 30 2011.

- Entlebucher Mountain Dog The Entlebucher Mountain Dog, also known as the Entlebucher Sennenhund and Entlebucher Cattle Dog, is the smallest of the four Swiss Mountain Dogs including the versatile Appenzeller Mountain Dog the popular Bernese Mountain Dog, and hearty Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Sennenhund means “dog of the Alpine herdsman”. All four of the Swiss Mountain dogs are descendents of the Mastiff type dogs brought by the Romans to Switzerland over two thousand years ago. The Berner and Greater Swiss were used to pull carts and guard livestock while the Appenzeller and Entlebucher wear used for herding and until 1926 the Appenzeller and Entlebucher were the same breed. They have been separate breeds ever since. The breed almost became extinct in the late 1800s; the Entelbucher was successfully revived by Professor Albert Heim along with the Appenzeller and Greater Swiss. Courageous, alert with a cheerful disposition the Entlebucher Mountain Dog makes a great family Companion but they can be territorial and slightly suspicious of strangers. When socialized and trained right they make good pets. The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is recognized by several Kennel Club’s including the Canadian Kennel Club, the United Kennel Club and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The breed was admitted to AKC registration in 2011.

- Epagneul Bleu de Picardie The Epagneul Bleu de Picardie or Blue Picardy Spaniel is named after the Picardy region in northern France, the breed was developed in the 1800s by crossing English and Gordon Setters with the Picardy Spaniel or Épagneul Picard. The result is a lighter-boned dog with an excellent nose for hunting snipes and other wading birds in marshes. In 1921 the Picard Spaniel and Blue Picardy Spaniel Club were formed. The Blue Picardy Spaniel was classified as a separate breed because of its distinctive coat color which is mottled gray-back. A powerful hardworking gundog the Blue Picardy Spaniel enjoys attention and affection with his family. They get along with people and other pets. This makes them a good choice for first time dog owners. This is a very popular breed in France where there are about 1000 puppies born their each year. They are a relatively new breed in North America. The Blue Picardy Spaniel is not recognized by the American Kennel Club or the AKC's Foundation Stock Service Program but it is recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club, the United Kennel Club, the American Rare Breed Association and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.

- Field Spaniel The Field Spaniel originated in England in the mid-1800s and was used to find, flush and retrieve both furred and feathered game from both land and water.The Field Spaniel at one time was bred to be a solid black spaniel, today the Field Spaniel can come in black, liver or golden liver with or without tan points or white markings.The breed was introduced to America in the 1880’s but did not become a distinct breed from the Cocker Spaniel until the 20th century; the breed’s numbers were very low in both Britain and America, By the end of WWII. The Field Spaniel was almost extinct. In the 1960s several breeders in Britain worked to restore the breed to its original quality’s. The revival of the Field Spaniel in the United States was in the late 1960s with the arrival of dogs from Britain. Without those dogs the Field Spaniel wouldn’t be here today. Mild mannered and affectionate the Field Spaniel is versatile and intelligent, excelling in hunting, obedience, agility and tracking, as well as in the show ring. Field Spaniels were one of the first breeds to be shown and registered in America. They were admitted to AKC registration in 1894 and although they are internationally recognized by other Kennel Club’s it remains one of the rarest spaniels even in its home country. In order to promote the breed, they have been registered as a vulnerable native breed by the Kennel Club.

- Fila Brasileiro also known as the Brazilian Mastiff and the Cão de Fila the Fila Brasileiro is one of several breeds native to Brazil, other Brazilian breeds include the Brazilian Terrier, the Rastreador Brasileiro or Brazilian Tracker and the Veadeiro Pampeano or Brazilian deerhound. The origins of the Fila go as far back as the 1600s, The Fila Brasileiro was developed by Brazilian ranchers who needed a fearless, all-around working dog of enormous strength and stamina that could hunt large game, guard livestock and protect property and possessions. It’s believed that Bloodhounds, Mastiffs Rafeiro do Alentejos and early bulldogs helped develop the Fila. Besides guarding both live stock and property and hunting big game the Fila Brasileiro at one time was also employed to track down and capture runaway slaves. Courageous, determined and protective the Fila Brasileiro makes a excellent guard dog. However they will not hide their dislike of strangers but when socialized and trained right they are loyal and protective to family and friends. But this is not a breed for everyone. Because of his temperament the Fila Brasileiro is banned in several counties including the United Kingdom, Denmark and Norway. The breed is recognized by a handful of Kennel Club’s including the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, the American Rare Breed Association, the Canadian Kennel Club and the New Zealand Kennel Club.

Who knows you may find the foreleged family member you’re looking for on here.