Dogo Argentino vs Fila Brasileiro
Side by side
Dogo Argentino
Fila Brasileiro
Adult weight
Males 40–45 kg (88–99 lb); females 40–43 kg (88–95 lb)1
Males 50–65 kg (110–143 lb); females 40–52 kg (88–115 lb) (estimated: FCI 225's minimums (dogs 50 kg, bitches 40 kg) to minimum +30%)
Fully grown
13 months, both sexes2
Shedding
Sheds through the year
Grooming
A brush once a week
Exercise
A moderate amount
Class
Watchdog
Watchdog
Which suits you
Size
The Fila Brasileiro is a little larger on average: about 52 kg (114 lb) as an adult, against 42 kg (93 lb) for the Dogo Argentino.
Temperament
They differ most on sensitivity (Dogo Argentino: hardy, takes a busy home in its stride; Fila Brasileiro: average) and on voice (Dogo Argentino: quiet; Fila Brasileiro: barks to alert, then settles).
Alike
Both are rated the same on independence: decides for itself.
Neither is the better dog in general. Which suits you depends on your home, your days and the care you can give.
What they're like
Dogo Argentino
Pinschers & molossoids · Large
In character the breed is loyal and brave, attached to its family and watchful with strangers.
Fila Brasileiro
Pinschers & molossoids · Giant
The breed is devoted and protective towards its own household and patient with familiar children, yet openly hostile to strangers.
Breed traits
Day to day
Dogo Argentino
Fila Brasileiro
Activity
Differs
Needs lots of exercise
A good daily walk and play
Intelligence
Learns readily, likes games
Learns readily, likes games
Handler demand
Needs an experienced owner
Needs an experienced owner
With people
Dogo Argentino
Fila Brasileiro
Affection
Affectionate on its own terms
Affectionate on its own terms
Loyalty
Sticks close to its people
Sticks close to its people
Independence
Decides for itself
Decides for itself
Around the home
Dogo Argentino
Fila Brasileiro
Sensitivity
Differs
Hardy, takes a busy home in its stride
Average
Voice
Differs
Quiet
Barks to alert, then settles
Prey drive
Likely to chase small pets
Likely to chase small pets
Puppy growth
Reference curves · both sexes
Summary
Detail
The Fila Brasileiro grows to the heavier adult, about 53 kg against the Dogo Argentino's 43 kg. The Fila Brasileiro's weight is not a published figure.
Dogo Argentino
Fila Brasileiro
More comparisons
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Sources
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- 2Hawthorne et al., 2004. Body-weight changes during growth in puppies of different breeds. Journal of Nutrition 134(8 Suppl): 2027S–2030S (WALTHAM). ↑
- 3
- 4Morrill et al., 2022. Ancestry-inclusive dog genomics challenges popular breed stereotypes. Science 376: eabk0639 (Darwin's Ark). ↑
- 5Dogs Trust. Finding a good, responsible breeder. ↑
- 6American Kennel Club. Screening puppy buyers: how top breeders find the best homes. ↑
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