The Fila Brasileiro seems to have inherited all the good qualities of the Bloodhound tracker with the difference that at the end of the trail it will grab and hold. The Fila breed has a great variety of colors among them brindles, fawns and blacks. C.B.K.C. All solid colors are permitted except the disqualifying ones, i.e., white dogs, mouse-gray dogs, patched, dapple or black and tan. Brindles offer a large variety with solid bases and stripes of different intensities from a light shade to a very strong dark stripe. Very striking are coats of basic gray with dark stripes or yellow base with dark stripes.
Fawns come in pale yellow, golden yellow, light brown, dark brown, and also some rare reds.
This color shows the laterals of the body in slate and the rest in black. A black mask may or may not be present in brindles and fawns, but the mouth and nose are always black in all the colors, varieties and tonalities. White markings on the feet, chest and tip of tail are very typical. The white should not extend beyond the legs. White socks are acceptable and when they come in pairs are rather nice.