Satchmoe88
Member
Hello Fila folk,
I've had my cane corso for over a year now and have met all kinds of mastiffs , but have never met a Fila. I noticed some in a local paper ad and have been intrigued ever since. I have read several posts here about Filas and it seems the general concensus is that , even a very well socialized Fila will eventually become non-tolerant of strangers in their homes. With knowing this, I find it quite remarkable that you NEVER hear about this breed attacking humans. It seems that the media does tend to calll any large headed dog a "pitbull" when a dog bite happens, but I don't think anyone with any breed knowledge would ever lump a fila into this category. So, it seems that Fila breeders are extremely responsible with their breeding and thus, Fila owners are also incredibly responsible when it comes to their dogs. It is really just curiousity that has me writing this post, as it seems a dog bite can happen with any breed i.e: our next door neighbour had a children's birthday party and their trusted golden retriever did bite a child. So, as a fila owner is it just common knowledge that you would never allow strange children into your home? Thanks in advance to any replies and please forgive me in my "naiveness" to this beautiful rare breed. *I am not thinking of getting one, would just love to hear from fila owners*
I've had my cane corso for over a year now and have met all kinds of mastiffs , but have never met a Fila. I noticed some in a local paper ad and have been intrigued ever since. I have read several posts here about Filas and it seems the general concensus is that , even a very well socialized Fila will eventually become non-tolerant of strangers in their homes. With knowing this, I find it quite remarkable that you NEVER hear about this breed attacking humans. It seems that the media does tend to calll any large headed dog a "pitbull" when a dog bite happens, but I don't think anyone with any breed knowledge would ever lump a fila into this category. So, it seems that Fila breeders are extremely responsible with their breeding and thus, Fila owners are also incredibly responsible when it comes to their dogs. It is really just curiousity that has me writing this post, as it seems a dog bite can happen with any breed i.e: our next door neighbour had a children's birthday party and their trusted golden retriever did bite a child. So, as a fila owner is it just common knowledge that you would never allow strange children into your home? Thanks in advance to any replies and please forgive me in my "naiveness" to this beautiful rare breed. *I am not thinking of getting one, would just love to hear from fila owners*