Comparison: Brazilian Campeiro Bulldog and Fila Brasileiro

Brazilian Campeiro Bulldog and Fila Brasileiro are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Fila Brasileiro
Photo: FBC, Public domain, source
Brazilian Campeiro BulldogFila Brasileiro
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originBrazilBrazil
CategoryMediumLarge
Height at withers49–58 cm60–75 cm
Recognition features
  • Medium-sized, compact, muscular short-haired dog with a bulky head
  • All colours except merle
  • Calm, barks little, adaptable and brave
  • Typical molosser: heavy bone, rectangular compact frame and great agility
  • Short, smooth coat; brindle, fawn or black, sometimes with a black mask
  • Marked sexual dimorphism; self-assured, calm, agile for its size
CoatShort, smooth coat of medium texture, neither soft nor wiry; all colours allowed except merle.Short, smooth, dense and close-lying coat; brindle, fawn and black, with or without a black mask; white marks only on feet, chest and tail tip.
PurposeA Brazilian bulldog from the south of the country, used to catch stray cattle, as well as a guardian and companion.A Brazilian guard dog, an outstanding property guardian with innate wariness of strangers.

Breed page: Brazilian Campeiro Bulldog · Breed page: Fila Brasileiro

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.