[Salamander]

Ah-ha.
They're American Bulldogs....:)

Have a look here;

http://www.bulldogbreeds.com/americanbulldog/photos.html

Notice the dramatic difference in height between "pit" Bulls and American Bulldogs.

http://www.bulldogbreeds.com/americanbulldog/photos.html

Your son got himself some special pups....:)

[armymarinemom]

by jove you are right! The male has a wicked broad chest just like those dogs and is taller than most pit bulls.

[armymarinemom]

Your son got himself some special pups....:)

So true. We feel a lot better about his wife being alone for a year with the dogs in the house.