I've owned pit bulls nearly my entire life. I bought my first one in 7th grade with paper route money.
From my experience, they are extremely smart, loyal and protective dogs. They have a bad rap because they are abused and taught to be aggressive by shit skins. They are a stubborn breed and require firm and strong direction while young. It's not a breed for everyone.
My current pit just turned 10. I can walk her anywhere without a leash, she stays by my side and is in my biased opinion, she is the best dog I've ever met.
They were once coined "the nanny dog" for their loyalty to the family and protection of the children. The first ever decorated war dog was a pit bull and even the little rascals had one.
Amazing dogs in my opinion.
