I agree with gsicard completely!!! People on this forum are too judgemental and get into other people's business compulsively!! I think it is the internet alter ego many insecure folks have.... Regardless, it is your money and it will be your dog, so make your decision. The only advice that I can give you is to make sure that the parents are healthy as big dogs with hip displaysia and other ailments are not as easy to take care of as a toy breed! If you have a healthy dog it will make all the difference!! And also, enjoy your dog and make him part of your family! These mastiffs love to be included in everything the family does!! ALV