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.
The Fila Brasileiro, after five years of study with Filas, Dobermans, and German Shepherds, has been judged the best dog for jungle work with traits such as smell, courage, reliability, speed, endurance, power, tracking ability, and good adaptability in the jungle. He has performed in prison work, protection, yard patrol, and tracking. The Fila has a great advantage over the bloodhound because he will protect the handler at the end of the trail. Filas are excellent guard dogsas they cannot be easily fooled. They excel in protecting warehouses, car lots, construction sites, animals on ranches, etc.