Bloodhound vs Fila Brasileiro
Compare the Bloodhound to the Fila Brasileiro. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bloodhounds and Fila Brasileiros.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Bloodhound and Fila Brasileiro are okay choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - The Bloodhound is very child friendly. The Fila Brasileiro does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Bloodhound.
- Grooming - Both the Bloodhound or Fila Brasileiro have high grooming requirements.
- Barking - The Bloodhound bark/howls frequently. The Fila Brasileiro has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Bloodhound | Fila Brasileiro |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 11-15 yrs. | 9-11 yrs. |
| Height | 23-27 in. | 24-30 in. |
| Weight | 80-110 lb | 90-160 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | Brazil |
| Origin Year | 1000 AD | 1500 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | No |
| Indoor | Yes | No |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 80°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 20 mph | 22 mph |
| Strength | High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | High |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | High | Very High |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Bloodhound | Fila Brasileiro |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | No | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | High |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Very Low | High |
| Guarding | Below Average | High |
| Herding | Below Average | Average |
| Hunting | Average | High |
| Protection | Very Low | High |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Below Average | High |
| Breed Name | Bloodhound | Fila Brasileiro |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-15 yrs. | 9-11 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Bloat | Yes | Yes |
| Ectopic Cilia | Yes | No |
| Ectropion | Yes | No |
| Elbow Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Entropion | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Bloodhound | Fila Brasileiro |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Tan | Yes | Yes |
| Brown | Yes | No |
| Liver & Tan | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | Yes |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Brindle | No | Yes |
| Fawn | No | Yes |
| Gray | No | Yes |