Brazilian Terrier vs Fila Brasileiro
Compare the Brazilian Terrier to the Fila Brasileiro. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brazilian Terriers and Fila Brasileiros.
Brazilian Terrier
Fila Brasileiro
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
9-11 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
90-160 Pounds
Intelligence
Brazilian Terrier
Fila Brasileiro
Origin Country
Brazil
Brazil
Origin Year
1800 AD
1500 AD
Brazilian Terrier
Fila Brasileiro
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Brazilian Terrier
Fila Brasileiro
Brazilian Terrier
Fila Brasileiro
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Brazilian Terrier
Fila Brasileiro
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Brazilian Terrier
Fila Brasileiro
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Very High
Brazilian Terrier
Fila Brasileiro
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Brazilian Terrier
Fila Brasileiro
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Brazilian Terrier
Fila Brasileiro
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Brazilian Terrier
Fila Brasileiro
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
9-11 Years
Brazilian Terrier
Fila Brasileiro
Brazilian Terrier
Fila Brasileiro
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Brazilian Terrier
Fila Brasileiro
