I have a neighbor who raises pits. She use to show them in pulling contests. She has a male and a female. She swears that pits have gotten a bum rap, that if they are raised and handled properly there won't be problems. She swears her's are the most gentle dogs you could want. BUT (I find this funny, but also telling, and to give her credit responsible). They are both ALWAYs in crates or tied out with "LOG CHAINS". Children (even her own son), are told to stay away from the dogs, and no other dogs are allowed around them.
I had to feed for her one time when she went on vacation. Everything went fine but I admit to being nervous, my husband went with me and took a gun. I think it hurt her feelings, she asked if I was nervous of her dogs, and I told her yes. Now she boards them at a vets when she goes, and I just have to feed the horses and other animals.
Becky
Becky. Better overcautious than dripping blood in the ER.
Stay safe. And thanks.