The breed is a "Catch dog", a dog that "bites and not loose". The Fila Brasileiro is believed to be a descendant of the 15th-century English Mastiff, bloodhound, bulldog and Rafeiro do Alentejo.

Why are Fila Brasilieros banned in the UK? The Fila Brasileiro, also known as the Brazilian Mastiff, was first bred in the 1400s. Its original purpose was to protect livestock and catch predators ...

IN 1991, the UK government introduced a legislation prohibiting certain dog breeds. One of those breeds are the Fila Brasilieros. The Fila Brasileiro, also known as the Brazilian Mastiff, was ...