OMG!!!!! Those pictures of the pits are just TOO cute and are much closer to a true pit than the nasty pits that get trained to be that way. And I also concur that there are no bad dogs, just bad owners. A little known fact is that pits are rated in the top 10 best dogs to have with children. We have 2 pit mixes are they are the dearest, sweetest, dogs around. Just remember that they are VERY strong dogs. I wouldn't recommend one for someone who doesn't have the physical strength. However, I would never not get a pit, just because it's a pit. I would also not get a pit just because it's a pit and you want to be big and bad. Pits deserve the respect due any other canine, they are just as loving and caring as any other dog, just so long as they are raised in a loving environment...just like any other dog. Ok, I'm off my soap box now.