[Roses0508]

My Great Pyrenees could be as ugly as any pit bull under the right circumstances, he just looked so innocent with all that white fur and smiley face, that no one would think it. He did considerable damage to a stalker type who kept coming to my house.

My current dog is a 12 year old pit mix. He's a marshmallow, unless you frighten me or my MIL or yell at me (don't yell at me). I am aware that he is protective and act accordingly. If I'm okay with you, he is okay with you - actually he'd like you to rub his belly and coo sweet nothings at him and he'll wag so hard he'll dislocate his spine.

Your attitude toward pits is unrealistic and unsupported by the facts. Dogs are what their owners raise them to be and a good owner takes into account their dog's natural traits when raising the dog.

Now that my pit mix is older, I am looking for a similar dog. I appreciate that he will do his best to protect me and that his alertness and presence act as a deterrent to those off ill will.

[TheRhinelander]

Thank you for your well stated and uninsulting reply, it’s appreciated.

[Eagle of Liberty]

My current dog is a 12 year old pit mix. He's a marshmallow, unless you frighten me or my MIL or yell at me (don't yell at me). I am aware that he is protective and act accordingly. If I'm okay with you, he is okay with you - actually he'd like you to rub his belly and coo sweet nothings at him and he'll wag so hard he'll dislocate his spine.

DITTO with my pittie!!