I’m glad you have been kind enough to have the dogs commonly known as “pit bulls.” Having had one, I can attest to the fact that they can be sweet, loving dogs whose behavior is exemplary.
The fact is, according to the American Kennel Association, there is no such breed as “pit bull.” That was a name hung on these poor animals by a group of people who tortured them to make them behave in a manner that actually goes against their nature. That group maligned the animal (feeding it gun powder, continually beating it, starving it, etc.) and made it cruel. And, in fact, it is the members of that group that should be punished, not the terriers.
Before that group singled out “pit bulls” for mistreatment, that particular breed of terrier was known for its gentle nature — hence, the Lil Rascal’s dog was one, Buster Brown’s dog was one, the RCA Victor dog was one, and the Navy’s mascot was one.
Read up on the breed in Cesar Millan’s books. He loves them dearly and considers them one of the best dogs to own as pets.
I’ve personally owned the breed for years, and frankly, I won’t ever choose another breed to have as a family companion. I also work in PB rescue in conjunction with local LE and Animal Control. What man has done to this animal is abominable.