pits are great, every pit ive had has been my best friend and never deserted me. they got your back when no one else does or can. pits are a great deterent to any would be thugs, they do have a bad rep and its not all undeserved. they can be one of the meanest dogs alive if you dont treat them right, and on top of that if they get a hold of you then theres no letting go, they lock up. but its all in the raising, if you treat good then theyll be your best buddies, but if you treat them like shit then its bad news for you and anyone around them. has anyone ever read cujo? its a good example of a great dog gone bad.