If you don't beat the dog around, it'll be so loving and loyal. It'll guard you at night and love you all day. I grew up with a pitbull from when i was 3 until i was about 16, but thats when i talked to my father. From that house, that dog, Manson, is the thing i miss the most. Before i left, he was getting quite old and would always look at me like he knew i was going to leave. :'(