Hi and I loved and had a pitbull for 16 years.Her name was Duchess and the best dog,friend and guardian I ever had.She is at the bridge now,but I will never forget her.I do feel strongly that it is all in how they are raised and treated.They require a firm hand,but are very devoted and protective when need be.Duchess would never have thought of biting anyone unless (with good reason)she thought I or my kids might be in danger,then would only do so if given the ok from me.She was very gentle and loving with everyone she met.Pitbulls get a bad wrap and it really makes me mad,cause it is not fair to the breed.The bad wrap should be placed on the mean natured humans who raised them that way.One reason they have a bad name to is if they do attack they will usually go for the throat and won't let go.Their intention is to kill,however they are not in the nature of just attcking for the fun or love of it,that is not true.The ones who do that are raised that way by humans,not by nature...Good Luck Let us know what you decide.....Sandy