Reply #42: Honestly, you have to be careful of any big dog that can be used for protection.

[renie408]

I tend to think pits end up having more problems than others because their reputation draws the exact wrong kind of owner and breeder, but you have that problem with any breed that is useful for protection. They get bred for certain tendencies which can make them dangerous in the wrong hands.

That said, we had a Rottie when my son was a baby and he used to ride it around like a pony. She was the most universally friendly dog we have ever had.