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Jenni
I owned a doggy daycare and my great grandmother bred poodles. That's in addition to a family full of farm and companion dogs. My first best friend was a mini schnauzer. I don't associate with people who don't like dogs and I trust dogs more than people.
Pits are wonderful dogs. They used to be known as the "nanny dog". If you Google that you'll be treated to an adorable array of old photos of pits and their kidlets.
Pits are descended from the English bulldogs but in America they were all purpose dogs. They are very human focused unlike the aloof and independent hounds. They are very pack-oriented unlike a Golden who's never met a stranger. However, they don't have the smarts of a Belgian. This makes them an excellent family dog. They don't get into as much trouble as a working dog will and they have more patience than a Chi or terrier. Pits just need the same training and socialization any well rounded pup needs. But for anyone looking to get one please check your local ordinances. Cities found out real quick you can limit certain populations in your area if you outlaw the breed so many have. Even more leasing companies and landlords don't allow them. Airlines often won't fly them or any of the snub nosed breeds. (Its about the breathing in their case.)
All breeds have (in my experience) a weird characteristic unique to them. In pits, it's a high pain tolerance in the face and jaw. This makes for interesting encounters with wildlife and a need to keep an eye on the kinds of bones and toys they get. They will break a tooth before giving up on a cow femur.