WOW, things have sure changed a lot since I've been away for awhile! Awesome!! ANYHOW...I just came by to update on the puppies for everyone...I have a couple pics, then my camera died, lol, so I'm waiting for it to charge so I can get more for here tomorrow.. So now the pups are 6 months old, between 75 and 80 lbs...23 to 25 inches at the shoulders...Two of them Hercules and Zeus, have the fila like temperment with the exception that they do "warm up" after about 20 minutes with a stranger...Still would not trust them alone with someone new, as when I am not in the room the scenerio changes a bit with a few certain people, they don't let them move...well they can move but then the puppies bark and growl and keep them cornered until I enter the room again...This is with completely new people. They do make "friends" with our friends who have come over a lot and they know and they are ok with them when I leave the room. So far they are great with all kids whether they know them or not...(don't worry we don't leave the room!) The rest of the clan, from what I hear, is very easy going if you allow the new people in, then they are good whether you're there or not...A couple of them will growl at strangers if you're nervous around the new person, the others haven't been in that situation to know...So it seems they still have good gaurding ability...but do not just go barking and growling at everyone that comes near, and are ok with you leaving the room with people that you are comfortable with...I haven't gotten any updated pics of the other pups to date... They are easy to work with and still so willing to please. They listen great even to the kids...Pretty mellow bunch for the most part, but very quick and athletic when playing...Still a tad clumsy with those big ole' paws! Every now and again one falls on thier face, while playing around! LOL! I have been very impressed with the respectfulness of these guys, they do not grab your hands, fingers, or any part of your body even when playing, and they do not jump all over you. And to date no domination wars, they just really seem to enjoy making us happy...It's pretty nice! [br][link={e_FILE}public/1238466249_6318_FT51587_mastiff_pups_003.jpg][img:width=400&height=300]{e_FILE}public/1238466249_6318_FT51587_mastiff_pups_003_.jpg">[/link][br][br][link={e_FILE}public/1238466249_6318_FT51587_mastiff_pups_004.jpg][img:width=400&height=300]{e_FILE}public/1238466249_6318_FT51587_mastiff_pups_004_.jpg">[/link][br][br][link={e_FILE}public/1238466249_6318_FT51587_mastiff_pups_005.jpg][img:width=400&height=300]{e_FILE}public/1238466249_6318_FT51587_mastiff_pups_005_.jpg">[/link][br]