My wife and I have an American Pit Bull Terrier named Buddy. Buddy is the most gentle dog I have come across. We joked that if a burglar was to invade our home, all he would need to do is show Buddy a stick and Buddy would be wagging his tail in anticipation. Buddy is intelligent, athletic, and very playful. We also have a three year old child. We have no concerns regarding our son and Buddy playing together.
Regarding media reports of attacks by Pit Bulls. Further investigation often reveals that the attacking dog was in fact, not an American Pit Bull Terrier. The next time you read of a Pit Bull attacking someone please keep the following in mind. The term Pit Bull has come to encompass a number of different breeds. The media reports do not differentiate between an APBT, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or even a Bull Dog. As a result, a true picture of the temperament of the American Pit Bull Terrier cannot be gleaned from reading the newspaper.
