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I'd beg to differ. While it's true that a certain "macho" subset regularly acquires these Pit Bull Terriers, most are not. The problem is that these dogs are bred without breeders, or at least the "Main St" breeders, and proliferate.

Back in the 80's Springer Spaniels, unbeknownst by way of breeders, were bred with a fear attack response. The breeders quickly went into action to breed this behaviour out of this adored breed, successfully.

Pit Bulls have this tendency, and until the "black market" for attack Pit Bulls is eradicated, that breed will continue to deserve their reputation.

The same has gone on with Mastiffs. I managed to train a frothing mouthed snarling one into a kitty-cat within 3 minutes of appending a bark collar. Pit bulls react poorly to such measures. The Mastiff breed has managed much better due to reputable breeders. But, as fuagf would be first to point out, the menace is all there when the bite is worse than the bark.

Buy one from a very reputable breeder, or risk life & a limb perhaps.