The Fila Brasileiro (Portuguese pronunciation: ), or Brazilian Mastiff, is a large working breed of dog developed in Brazil. Fila Brasileiros are prone to large breed ailments, including hip dysplasia, gastric torsion and elbow dysplasia. These dogs require plenty of exercise and hence are not very well suited to city life. Open country with fenced yards are very good for the dogs, as it gives them plenty of room to run and exercise. In Fiji, the United Kingdom, Norway, Malta and Cyprus it is illegal to own any of these dogs without specific exemption from a court. In Australia, in the states of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia the Fila is a restricted or proscribed breed. Imports are also prohibited. They are automatically classified as a dangerous dog in New Zealand and Trinidad & Tobago, meaning they cannot be imported and males must be neutered.
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