I think if they are raised right they are fine. I think that they have gotten a bad rap because of the druggies and dog fighters that train them to be mean. Which is terriable .
We watch the dog whisper all the time and he had a wonderful pit "DADDY" and now has "JUNIOR" and they are wonderful and gave me a new feeling for pits and Rotties.
We are on our second set of Shar-Pei and they have gotten a bad rap also. Our boy now weighs 85 pounds and is a lover. our grand kids lay on him. Our little girl is a "A" personality and is very bouncy and likes to play and run. But both just want to love you. kjym Kathy