My Pit Bull is loved and well treated. He is gentle, loving and has a very soft mouth. He is allowed around my eight month old grandson. However, I would not allow any other dog around my grandson, Pit Bull or not, without full knowledge of the dog's character and the character of the owner. If there is ANY doubt, the dog will not be allowed near him. I still believe that introducing yourself to the neighbors and their Pit Bull is good advice and there is a lot of truth to the old saying that "Fences make good neighbors". My neighbors know my Pit Bull and like him a lot.