My best mate has raised pit bulls for a very long time. They are all very friendly and none of them have ever shown any sign of turning on her or anyone in her family. I will say that they are great family dogs and are even great with children. However, if you are a stranger, these dogs have a tendency to be extremely protective. Therefore, I wouldn't go acting aggressively or loudly around a pit bull and scare them or make them think that you are a threat to their loved ones. As most people have said, any animal has the capability of being a danger, but it is largely dependent upon how they are raised, as well as how they have been treated over the course of their lifetime. Animals that have been abused in the past can be leery of other humans because they have been abused. Therefore, if you are rescuing an animal, please keep in mind that you never know for sure how the animal has been treated in the past.
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