During the fifties this dog was the American Family Dog. Not until these creeps started throwing them into illegal dog fighting pits (which is where the name came from) did they start getting a bad rap, like they have today. The Pit Bull is the most abused animal in the world. The bad back yard breeding and the abuse they are subject to (to make mean dogs) has made so many afraid of them. They really are good family dogs known for their babysitting skills with children. They are like everything thing else, they need resonsible, owners willing to take the time to train them and spend time with them. And with this you will have a wonderful pet.