You can adopt a Fila Brasileiro at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting a Fila Brasileiro from a shelter is typically $50 to $350, while smaller rescues may charge higher adoption fees. This fee often includes an initial exam, vaccines, preventatives, microchipping, and spay/neuter. 

In contrast, buying a Fila Brasileiro from a breeder can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they can cost $1,000 to $2,500.

The easiest way to adopt a Fila Brasileiro is through a rescue that specializes in Fila Brasileiros or giant breeds. A great place to start is with a breed search on Adopt a Pet, which will show you all the available Fila Brasileiros in your search radius.