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: I'm about to adopt a Fila
: Filasmum July 07, 2005, 09:40:31 AM
Hi all.  I'm new here and I'm hoping to adopt an 8-month old male Fila from a shelter. 

Any words of advise?  We have 4 kids and we were thinking of adopting a rottie female as a companion dog.

Thanks,
Carey
: Re: I'm about to adopt a Fila
: Rachel July 07, 2005, 10:33:45 AM
Have you done lots of research on the fila breed?  they are not a breed for the inexperianced owner.  I do not know how they are with children..but I know they can be very dog aggressive.  Hopefully taijinrr can chime in here she owns a fila.
: Re: I'm about to adopt a Fila
: Filasmum July 07, 2005, 01:21:27 PM
Well, I guess I should change my username....lo oks like the Fila I wanted is not too friendly with small animals (anything under 50 lbs) and I have a 3-year old.  So....:-(

Carey
: Re: I'm about to adopt a Fila
: Rachel July 07, 2005, 01:43:55 PM
aww yeah...  No reason to put your children at possible risk.  I hope you find something else.  Let us know how it goes!

You can also try looking at www.petfinder. org  lots and lots of shelters post their animals there.
: Re: I'm about to adopt a Fila
: taijinrr September 12, 2005, 08:15:34 AM
i have a fila
PLEASE DO RESERCH ON THIS BREED  befor adopting one
you can e mail me at
 billie4121@aol.com
FMI on the Fila