I have 2 relatives who have adopted pit bull mixes. One about 7 years ago, the other about 3 years ago. Both dogs are OK as long as they're with their owners at home. They have to generally be locked up or put outside when visitors come because it's just not worth the stress of something happening. After several near disasters involving other relative's dogs, neither can be taken to family gatherings or anywhere where other dogs might be. Dogsitters are almost impossible to find, so they often just don't come to family things any more. If they do, the one relative has a heavy duty cage that looks like something from a zoo to stick the thing in for the day. They both are a major PITA to travel with because of the stress involved with them accidentally slipping out of the car unleashed when a door is opened. Both are very powerful animals and they have a tough time physically restraining them on leash. One relative likes to camp, but since pits are prohibited from most campgrounds these days they now boondock out in state or federal land.
Both relatives will tell you they are "fantastic pets"
