Fila Brasileiro vs Central Asian Ovtcharka Comparison – Which dog is better Brazilian Mastiff or Central Asian Shepherd?

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Name	Fila Brasileiro	Central Asian Ovtcharka
Origins	Brazil	Russia
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Group	Working Dogs	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	535	414
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Other Names	Brazilian Mastiff, Brazilian Molosser, Cão de Fila	Central Asian Shepherd, Central Asian Sheepdog, Central Asian Owtcharka, Central Asian Ovcharka, Central Asian Ovtcharka, Middle Asian Shepherd Dog, Middle Asian Shepherd, Middle Asian Sheepdog, Middle Asian Owtcharka, Middle Asian Ovcharka Sredneasiatskaia Ovtcharka, Alabai, Turkmen Alabai, Aziat, Volkadov, Wolf Crusher
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service
Price	$1000-$1300	$1200-$2500

Fila Brasileiro vs Central Asian Ovtcharka General Appearance Comparison

Size	Giant	Large Giant
Weight	90-110 pounds (41-50 kg)	121-176 pounds (55-80 kg)
Avg. Weight	100 pounds (45.5 kg)	148.5 pounds (67.5 kg)
Height	Male: 26–30 inches (65–75 cm), Female: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm)	27-32 inches (68.5-81 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 26–30 inches (65–75 cm), Female: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm)	29.5 inches (75 cm)

Fila Brasileiro vs Central Asian Ovtcharka Hair & Care Comparison

Coat	Dense Smooth	Dense Thick Double
Colors	Red Brindle Yellow Black	White Black Fawn Brindle Grey Russet Straw Flecked
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Fila Brasileiro doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Central Asian Ovtcharka doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Fila Brasileiros shed moderately.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas shed above average.

Fila Brasileiro vs Central Asian Ovtcharka Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Brave Determined Loyal Courageous Docile Obedient	Adaptable Curious Independent Bold Imperturbable Strong
Intelligent Rank	Average: Fila Brasileiro's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Central Asian Ovtcharka's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Fila Brasileiros are quite easy to train.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are hard to train.
Playfulness	Fila Brasileiros, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	Fila Brasileiros have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Fila Brasileiros are highly affectionate dogs.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Fila Brasileiros need for social interaction is average.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Fila Brasileiro rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Central Asian Ovtcharka rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Fila Brasileiros are one of the best watchdogs.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Fila Brasileiros are extremely protective guard dogs.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Fila Brasileiro has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Central Asian Ovtcharka has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Fila Brasileiros have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Fila Brasileiros have average wanderlust potential.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Fila Brasileiros have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Fila Brasileiros are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Fila Brasileiros adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Fila Brasileiro vs Central Asian Ovtcharka Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Fila Brasileiros are not stranger friendly dogs.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Fila Brasileiros are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Fila Brasileiros are not cat-friendly dogs.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Fila Brasileiros are not dog-friendly.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Fila Brasileiro is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Central Asian Ovtcharka is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Fila Brasileiros are not the best breed for elderly people.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Fila Brasileiros do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Fila Brasileiros are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Fila Brasileiro breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Central Asian Ovtcharka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Fila Brasileiro vs Central Asian Ovtcharka Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	Fila Brasileiros tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia	Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	9-11 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Fila Brasileiros have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Fila Brasileiros have an average exercise need.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Fila Brasileiros sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Fila Brasileiro breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Central Asian Ovtcharka can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Fila Brasileiro has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Central Asian Ovtcharka has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Fila Brasileiro drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Central Asian Ovtcharka drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Fila Brasileiro vs Central Asian Ovtcharka Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-10 puppies	4-10 puppies
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