My daughter and son-in-law have a partial pit, and he is the most gentle dog I have ever been around. He may knock you down (because of his size and strength) and lick you to death.. but that is all. He is a truely gentle giant. They have 5 children and a day care. And he loves ALL of them.
But, I have heard the horror stories about pitts (and other breeds). One happened in our old neighborhood. Several years ago, a 4 year old girl, was attacked by a pit bull. (Neighbors saved her, Thank God.) He almost killed her. She had to have several surgeries to put her face and head back together. She did nothing to him... he just attacked.
Will I ever have a pit? No. Do I trust them? No. (Except for my daughters.) But then, I do not trust any dog I do not know. |