JB - I agree with your assessment on this breed of dog.

I'm not a dog expert, but how true is that, Mike?

I know the "wolf" is in them all, but I've been around many dogs. My neighbour had a Great Dane. It was docile, friendly and rather lazy (I imagine a bark or a chase would have been too much effort for it). Of course, I would watch a child around a Great Dane, but how prone to violence is a Great Dane?

I've been around Dalmatians. That's a snappy dog. That's a jealous dog that craves your attention. Woe betide any stranger you may talk to if the Dalmatian is with you.

My ex-partner's Jack Russell was always very snappy.

Aren't some breeds more prone to violence? Yes, they're all prone to violence, but aren't some breeds *more* prone? I don't know.

Search Google News for "poodle attack"... ?

There's pressure to lift the ban. I don't get it. 

At Dinner w Family Friends:

Stuffy Husband: "All pitbulls should be euthanized!"

Me: "Even mine?"

In 2012, we set out to adopt a different dog than the one we ended up with (typical shelter bait and switch). He was a five-month old pitbull who'd been severely abused and malnourished. Just ribs and attitude. He was labeled "fear aggressive" and we had a long list of things we couldn't do. 

But after some hard work and training, he's grown up to be a wonderful dog -- Junior Mint. (You can follow him on IG as @pibblejuniormint) My female beagle/corgi Alpha Bitch Betty put him in his place immediately upon his arrival. Many years later, as he outgrew and outweighed her, he would still immediately sit in "good dog" pose if she so much as growled at him.

When Betty died last spring, Junior and I grieved together. He really rose up and supported me. He's been my constant companion since then, always within arm's reach of me. He's a great friend.

He's still fear-aggressive, but I know how to handle him. I don't put him in situations where he's likely to be in danger. He's great with dogs but cautious with people.

I've owned dogs all my life -- in my 53 years, I've never been without a canine companion -- but this is my first pitbull. And I'd have to say I'll get another. Mine came to me battered and scarred and abused and he's an amazing dog anyway. He's loving and connected and beautiful.