dogman#1, and any one else experienced with the breed, i am considering a possible fila purchase. i'm not 100% decided yet, but i'll tell you my situation and see what you think.
we are probably about to purchase a 65 acre tract of land on which, within the next 2 years, we will build a house once we get the land ready (it's wooded and undeveloped currently). the home site is about 300 yards or more off the road through woods and brush and you can't see it from the road. obviously, there won't be any fencing due to the size of the property, or at least, not that i can foresee. my husband and i are a bit on the reclusive side and don't ever have a lot of company, nor do we have children. we are really looking for a dog for serious property protection. i've had boerboels before, and they are great family dogs and very protective of their people, but not always so great at standing their ground when there's just property and no people to protect. I want to get a dog that I know will not let any intruders onto my property. period. i wanted to get your opinion on whether you think a fila would be appropriate for my situation, since you are so experienced with them?
also, i have APBTs that will need to be left alone by the property dog. are filas prone to dog aggression, in your experience? i don't need the fila to be buddies with other dogs necessarily, i just need it to leave the other dogs alone while it's on patrol when i'm not home.
as with all of the molosser breeds, it seems to be a growing trend to see animals that are fearful and/or lack confidence or drive. so i already know finding a good one isn't the easiest conquest in the world, but first i need to know if this is a breed is really should even consider for my particular situation. and i figured asking those with experience would be a great help.
thanks in advance for your knowledge on this.