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Soon to be Fila Owners

chuckorlando

chuckorlando

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Welcome. For such a "Rare" Breed there sure are alot of Fila owners as of late. Cool. Cant wait to see some pics
 
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kshymkiw

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chuckorlando said:
Welcome. For such a "Rare" Breed there sure are alot of Fila owners as of late. Cool. Cant wait to see some pics
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Thank you very much. I don't know how many there are, I would venture to guess here in Alaska, there may only be a dozen or so. I think it just depends on where you are. I agree the Rarity of the breed is dying off. I do think some breeders out there, are over breeding this breed.
 
chuckorlando

chuckorlando

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I agree. I just cant imagine Kona in the hands of some of these folks that come on here. I honestly believe she would have been put down by now for really hurting someone. I'm all for more owners and awarness of the breed. But to many folks think their temp is a game. Oh, no bite. No growl. No eating little kids. HAHAHAHAHAHAAHA.

I'm not speaking of you Kshy. But weve had folks on here with grown "Filas" free running the beach. And I'm sure those folks are great dog owners and awesome with their dog. But a Fila just aint the right dog for that. I only hope they heed the warnings given and adjust their life style. I could have a fila with the softest temp and I would'nt trust the dog to free roam
Duetsche_Doggen said:
Yeah, that can be both good and bad, I'm seriously waiting for the Fila to be either another BSL or worse fall victim like the other working breeds.
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Duetsche_Doggen

Duetsche_Doggen

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I don't even know Kona and can't imagine either, LOL. I agree with the temp comment, these dogs are not for the weak of heart.

OP not talking with you specifically :) As chuck said this breed is becoming more and more popular and its seems more "filas" arrive daily. Just be sure to find a good breeder who you can trust. :)
 
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kshymkiw

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chuckorlando said:
I agree. I just cant imagine Kona in the hands of some of these folks that come on here. I honestly believe she would have been put down by now for really hurting someone. I'm all for more owners and awarness of the breed. But to many folks think their temp is a game. Oh, no bite. No growl. No eating little kids. HAHAHAHAHAHAAHA.

I'm not speaking of you Kshy. But weve had folks on here with grown "Filas" free running the beach. And I'm sure those folks are great dog owners and awesome with their dog. But a Fila just aint the right dog for that. I only hope they heed the warnings given and adjust their life style. I could have a fila with the softest temp and I would'nt trust the dog to free roam
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I agree. We have even gone so far as to reinforce our fence, and take extra precautions. It took us years to be "ready" to own a Fila. We have always been very good owners, and I agree, this is not the type of dog you can just let go.

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Duetsche_Doggen said:
I don't even know Kona and can't imagine either, LOL. I agree with the temp comment, these dogs are not for the weak of heart.

OP not talking with you specifically :) As chuck said this breed is becoming more and more popular and its seems more "filas" arrive daily. Just be sure to find a good breeder who you can trust. :)
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I trust Dawna with Eshabeta, our trust with her grows every time we talk to her. And the fact she runs a Fila Specific Rescue, speaks volumes about how involved in the breed she is.

I have seen this same thing with Cane Corso's though as well. At one point in time, CC's were hard to come by, but now it seems like everyone is buying CC's, and a lot of backyard breeding is going on with them.
 
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kshymkiw

Active Member
Duetsche_Doggen said:
I don't even know Kona and can't imagine either, LOL. I agree with the temp comment, these dogs are not for the weak of heart.

OP not talking with you specifically :) As chuck said this breed is becoming more and more popular and its seems more "filas" arrive daily. Just be sure to find a good breeder who you can trust. :)
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I trust Dawna with Eshabeta, our trust with her grows every time we talk to her. And the fact she runs a Fila Specific Rescue, speaks volumes about how involved in the breed she is.

I have seen this same thing with Cane Corso's though as well. At one point in time, CC's were hard to come by, but now it seems like everyone is buying CC's, and a lot of backyard breeding is going on with them.
 
Tiger12490

Tiger12490

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It is slightly scary the recent surge in Fila owners and soon to be Fila owners... not talking about anyone in general but a lot of people need to re think there choice of dog... there not like a Lion or anything but its definitely a lot to handle in a dog.... its just really really hard to truly describe there temperament like a mother bear except everyone there cool with is there cubs...and introducing them to new family is long and tedious with a lot of treats scared moments and patience

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