I'm willing to bet this thread doesn't go three days before it is closed.
But yes, I happen to like pit bulldogs. I have two dogs that are from the breeds typically identified as pit bulldogs. I have an American Staffordshire Terrier (altered male, brown brindle) and I have an American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador retriever mix (altered female, black and white).
For the record I am a network engineer by trade and I earn a decent living without breaking the law.
I got my dogs after working with one of them as a volunteer at an animal shelter. He does not mind other dogs, very friendly, but plays very rough with them. Some dogs don't like that and it has caused problems in the past. I got my second dog by chance and I wouldn't have considered taking her if she was not the opposite gender from my first dog.
We conscientiously separate these dogs when we are not there to monitor their behavior. This is a requirement for being responsible owners of pit bulldogs. Our back yard has a 6 foot stockade fence as much to protect the dogs as to prevent them running loose in the neighborhood. Although we have a secure yard the only time the dogs are outside is when we are with them or when we let them into the yard to do their business. Yes, we leash walk at all times outside the yard.
The thing you have to remember when owning these dogs is no matter what happens your dog will be blamed. There was a dog running loose in the neighborhood and a child was bitten. Animal control pounded on my door to confiscate my animal. I told him, in very unkind words, to come back with a warrant. Turns out the biting dog was a yellow lab.
Another time while walking both of my dogs at the same time they were attacked by a fox terrier running off leash. In order to prevent the fox terrier from starting a fight that could well end its life I had to pick up a struggling pit bulldog in each arm and walk back to my house. At one point I had a fox terrier hanging from my pants leg, having bitten too near the crotch for my comfort. I swear to G*d that I would have shot that little yaphound right then if I'd have had the means.
That poor little dog eventually got done in by a car, a victim of a bad owner.
Do a search on pit bulls and you'll find several threads where I and other responsible owners have suggested different strategies for dealing with aggressive dogs. Or, if you have a specific scenario in mind, ask away.
