11 Brazilian Dog Breeds

Author: Peter Berry
Date Of Creation: 12 February 2021
Update Date: 12 November 2024
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O Brazil stands out not only for its continental dimensions and multifaceted culture, but also for its huge natural diversity. From north to south of the Brazilian territory, we find several ecosystems that make up a privileged biodiversity.

Although it is generally associated with more exotic animal species, such as those found in the Amazon rainforest, some dog breeds that are very representative of Brazilian history and culture also originated in its soil. In this article by Animal Expert, we invite you to know the Brazilian dog breeds and discover some fun facts about appearance and behavior.

Brazilian races

The Brazilian dog breeds that exist are:


  • Brazilian queue
  • Brazilian terrier
  • Bulldog Bulldog
  • Brazilian Tracker
  • mountain bulldog
  • dogue brazilian
  • pampas deer
  • Gaucho Ovelheiro
  • "Boca-Preta Sertanejo" or "Cão Sertanejo"
  • Bearded Griffon
  • Mantiqueira Shepherd Dog

In the next topics, we will describe more about each one of them, how they came about and their characteristics.

Brazilian queue

The Brazilian Fila is the first among Brazilian dog breeds. It is a large dog with privileged muscle mass, which exhibits a powerful and imposing look. Its body has a rectangular and slightly sloping profile, as the back is a little taller than the front. Its skin is thick and has little adherence to the body, providing some double chins.

In addition to its impressive body texture, a very peculiar feature of Fila is its way of moving. They are one of the few dogs that, when walking, move their front and hind legs simultaneously on the same side. This very particular way of walking is known as "ride camels", due to the similarity with the movements of this animal.


Fila Brasileiro Personality

The Brazilian Fila has a Strong personality and your temperament is a little complex. In the family nucleus, they are very affectionate and dedicated, showing a remarkable patience to live with the children. However, they are generally reserved and can be hostile and distrustful of unknown people and animals. Therefore, this breed of dog needs experienced caregivers and patients who have the dedication and ability to educate them with positive reinforcement. In addition, a Fila must be socialized early to learn to relate to people, other animals and their own toys.

Regarding its history, we know that the Brazilian Fila results from crosses between native dogs of Brazil and some races that were introduced by Portuguese colonizers, such as the Bulldog, O mastiff it's the bloodhound. Currently, there is still some disagreement about how these crossovers occurred. Some historians say they came naturally, while others claim they were intentionally made to create a very strong and resilient race with remarkable abilities to hunt and watch.


In principle, race was used as a "multifunctional" rural worker: protecting the colonists' lands, herding herds and chasing slaves who were trying to flee (slavery was legal in Brazil until 1888). At the same time, Filas were also used to hunt large animals (mainly pumas and other cats). Later, these animals were trained as police dogs and also earned their place among the best guard dogs, being adopted as the preferred pet and protector of many families.

In 1940, the Brazilian Fila was recognized by the AKC (American Kennel Club), becoming the first breed of dog in Brazil officially registered by international canine societies.

brazilian terrier

The Brazilian Terrier, more popularly known as Fox Paulistinha, "competes" on equal terms with the Fila when the criterion is the popularity of the breed. However, unlike its countryman, Fox Paulistinha is a dog of small to medium size, whose exact size is determined by your genetic heritage. The body has a square profile and features smooth lines, which give a very elegant look to this charming representative of the Terrier family.

One of the most outstanding physical characteristics of this breed are the short, straight hair, so glued together and adhered to the dog's body, that it does not show the skin. This very dense and attractive type of coat is called "rat coat’.

The Brazilian Terrier is a dog hyperactive, intelligent and curious, with a very cheerful and perceptive temperament. When given a good education, these furry dogs can easily learn many functions, tricks and canine sports. Despite being very affectionate and loyal to his family, Fox Paulistinha is an independent dog, shows a strong personality and can become stubborn and territorial when their owners do not have the right experience to train and socialize him from a puppy. .

Brazilian terrier: origin

Some experts say that fox paulistinha was born from crosses between native dogs of Brazil with specimens of Fox Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier that they would have arrived on the Brazilian coast in Portuguese and Dutch ships. It is said that settlers used to travel with small terrier dogs to prevent the proliferation of rats on their ships. However, it is estimated that the appearance and behavior of the current Brazilian Terrier could have been influenced by some later crosses with Pinschers and Chihuahuas.

Before being adopted as a pet for many families, the fox paulistinha was used with hunting dog of small rodents and security dog.

Bulldog Bulldog

This breed of dog was born during the nineteenth century in southern Brazil, from crosses between the english bulldog it's the bull terrier. As you can assume, he is a medium-sized dog with strong muscles and a great vocation for work. Despite not having "crossed borders", the Bulldog Bulldog (also known as Bordoga) was very popular in Brazil until the 70s.

In principle, these dogs were used to watch and control the cattle in southern Brazil, mainly in the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. Because of their strength, endurance, speed and willingness to work, they were taken to the central region of the country where they used to be used ​​for slaughter pigs and other animals raised for human consumption.

When sanitary measures in slaughterhouses were regulated and reinforced during the 70s, the Bulldog Campeiro almost disappeared from Brazil. However, some breeders were dedicated to "rescuing" the breed, generating new "pure" strains and creating a better defined aesthetic standard to obtain official recognition.

In 2001, the Brazilian Confederation of Cinology officially recognized the Bulldog Campeiro. However, admirers of this Brazilian breed are still dedicated to obtaining international recognition from the FCI (International Cynological Federation).

brazilian tracker

While Fila was the first Brazilian dog to be recognized by an international canine society, the Brazilian Tracker was the first breed of dog in Brazil to be officially registered by the FCI in 1967. Unfortunately, the Brazilian Tracker was declared extinct a few years later, in 1973, by both FCI and CBKC. The growing use of pesticides in rural plantations, added to the outbreak of some diseases, eradicated practically the entire population of Brazilian trackers during the 1970s.

The Brazilian Tracker, also known as the American Howler, was a hunting dog type hound. A medium-sized dog, whose height at the withers used to range between 62 centimeters and 67 centimeters, with a energetic and sociable temperament, but could become "stubborn" by not receiving an adequate education by their caregivers. Currently, some Brazilian breeders try to "recreate" the original breed, however, they have not had significant success.

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mountain bulldog

the history of mountain bulldog it is mixed and confused, on many occasions, with the biography of the pampas bulldog. The Confederação Brasileira de Cinofilia affirms that, in fact, both races have always existed, but their physical similarities and the fact that they share some ancestors generated certain confusions.

The first Serrano Bulldogs arose from crosses between dogs native to southern Brazil, with some specimens of english bulldog it's the old english bulldog (old English bulldog, which has since gone extinct), who accompanied the first European immigrants who settled in the southern region of Brazil. However, it is estimated that the appearance and behavior of the current Serrano Bulldog were also determined by some crosses with the alan spanish it's the "third row dog" (a breed of Portuguese origin that is also extinct).

Historically, the Bulldog has been used to protect productive fields from southern Brazil and to graze the cattle herd. Currently, the breed is recognized by the Brazilian Confederation of Cinofilia, but not by international canine societies.

dogue brazilian

The Dogue Brasileiro originates from the crossing made between a Male Bull Terrier and Female Boxer. Its breeding is attributed to Pedro Pessoa Ribeiro Danta, a renowned Brazilian bull terrier breeder between the 60s and 80s. However, popular history tells that, in fact, it was a neighbor of Danta who asked to cross one of the his bull terrier males with a female boxer from the neighborhood. Thus, in 1978, the first Brazilian Dogue dogs were born, the first breed of dogs in Brazil bred in an urban area.

Out of curiosity, Danta kept one of the puppies born from this cross. Realizing that the puppy grew up quite healthy, it gained a strong, agile and, at the same time, elegant, and also proved to be obedient and predisposed to training, Danta decided to give continuity to this new Brazilian breed. Initially, the breeder named the breed "bull boxer", in honor of their parents.

During the 20th century, the dogue brazilian was recognized by the Brazilian Confederation of Cinofilia (CBKC). Currently, the breed is increasingly close to being recognized by the FCI, it only remains to verify the existence of 8 homogeneous strains that do not share parents, grandparents or great-grandparents and have originated from at least 2 males and 6 females.

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Gaucho Ovelheiro

O Gaucho Ovelheiro is another breed of dog from Brazil that has been registered by the Brazilian Confederation of Cinofilia, however, awaits recognition by international canine societies. It is a medium-sized dog, with great intelligence, agility and an active, alert and loyal temperament. At first glance, we can recognize their similarity to dogs Border Collie, however, it is not known how many races intervened in the birth of the Ovelheiro Gaucho. Like every sheep dog, this breed has been used mainly for herd the cattle and protect their guardians' lands.

pampas deer

The Pampean Deer are dogs of Medium sized, rectangular body and rustic look. Like a good hunting dog, the deer has very keen senses and is always alert to stimuli from its environment. His temperament is balanced and obedient, which facilitates his training. In the family nucleus, Veadeiros are extremely loyal to their owners and very patient with children. However, they can be suspicious or hostile in the presence of strangers. Therefore, this is a race that requires special attention to its primary socialization.

According to the Confederação Brasileira de Cinofilia, the Veadeiros were already present in the southern region of Brazil since the 19th century, but the breed had not yet gained recognition from the FCI.

Unknown Brazilian Dog Breeds

There are other Brazilian dog breeds, in addition to those already mentioned, which have not yet been recognized by the Brazilian Confederation of Cinophilia or by international canine societies. Despite not having official recognition, these dogs have accompanied the Brazilian people for centuries and are considered as historical and cultural heritage of some regions of Brazil.

We cannot fail to mention the following breeds:

  • "Boca-Preta Sertanejo" or "Cão Sertanejo"
  • Bearded Griffon
  • Mantiqueira Shepherd Dog