I have two and two small kids thwy are so attached its amazing. I’ll always own pitties and they get along with my 5 cats and 3 chickens even my horses
They are seriously the best dogs. It’s all how you raise them
Animals are only aggressive when the humans who raise them are aggressive. Same as people.
If they are raised with love, patience and kindness then that’s all they know.
What’s the difference between getting a pitbull and getting any other dog?? As long as you train the dog you’re fine and there’s nothing to worry about. Pitbulls are gentle in nature, and used to be nanny dogs. They get a bad rap because of how people have trained them. The same way German Shepard’s used to … and any other dog. You just have to train him. Simple.
What’s the difference between getting a pitbull and getting any other dog?? As long as you train the dog you’re fine and there’s nothing to worry about. Pitbulls are gentle in nature, and used to be nanny dogs. They get a bad rap because of how people have trained them. The same way German Shepard’s used to … and any other dog. You just have to train him. Simple.
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It’s about how you raise them. They are the best dogs!
I have a male and I’ve had him since he was 6 weeks old. He’s my boys best friend! He’s so protective of them.
I’m pretty sure my cat is more scarier than my pit 
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raise him well and all will be okay. ive had my baby since he was 6 months and he will be 15 this year. alao have 2 kids, 7&8, whom have grown up with him.
I have a 3 year old pit, 2 year old gsd & a 2 month old gsd. Great with my two kids aged 3 and 4
That dog will protect your child to it’s death girl. Get the dog. That stigma ended a long time ago 
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Pits are some of the best nanny dogs with proper tranning you cant just geta dog and expect it to be the perfect dog they need trainning and love all day everyday. My nanny pit actually tried to herd my daughter away from a fight that broke out and when she couldnt get my daughter to leave she came at me and tried to herd us both away from the situation.
Pitbulls make amazing family dogs just make sure to invest some time in training and it should be just fine.
My pittie is a shelter rescue. He looooves kids and is a huge baby. Wouldnt trade him for the world. Best dog ever
Pitties are amazing so long as you train them with good habits. Our pitty was great with kids and other animals.
We have a pit bull and children. He is the biggest baby of them all. He has been raised with the kids and they are great together
My pitbull was honestly the best dog with my son never any issues. We have a little terrier now and shes been worse than the pitbull ever was
Pit bulls were the original nanny dogs. They have a bad wrap given to them by horrible people. They are great for kids and will protect them with everything they have. Beautiful pups. Get the doggie
My kids best friend growing up don’t believe the hype they are more aggressive towards other dogs but if your there fam no issues
Pit bulls are not inherently violent. Violent people raise violent animals. Pit bulls are AMAZING with children. They used to be used as nanny dogs bcuz theyre so attentive and protective of their human children.
We have 2! They are 7mo old males. We have had them since 4 weeks old. They are 2 of the best dogs I have owned! We also have a 12yr lab/bernese mix and a cat. They have never tried to attack or mess with them. I have 5 boys ages 17 to 1yr old. They love and protect them. It’s definitely about how you train/raise the dogs. Mine are not angels by any means but they learn fast and are totally worth it😀
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It’s all how you raise them. I have 2 that are 10 and grew up with us before kids and have never done anything. Actually, my male growled once and he for his balls taken out. He knows his place Lmao
i grew up with only pitbulls. had one from the time i was 5 all through life. theyre the best dogs honestly
It’s all in how there raised
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Its all about how you train and raise your dog. Any dog can be mean and any dog can be nice. Some of the best dogs Ive been around are pitts.
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Pitbulls, just like any other. If you raise the little feller right, no problem. You have to teach him. You throw him in a ring with something bloody, he knows he has to fight to live. My daughter has 8-9 (can’t keep up with how many) all are pit bulls or part pits, she has no problem. We had 2 boxers that were brothers. I thought they would fight, I didn’t want 2 r
It is all in the training and love you give to them,
Teach them to respect you. I have raised 3 kids and always had a pitbulls. They are sweet dogs
I grew up with pitbulls (rescued from fighting and from a pup) Never had any issues. It’s truly all in how you raise them (or have the patience to get your dog’s trust once they’ve been neglected by previous owners) and understand the signs when your pets are uncomfortable. Teach your children that your dogs aren’t toys to do as they please with. This goes for ANY breed!! Pitbulls, in my opinion, are the most loyal, sweetest and misunderstood breed out there.
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I have a red nose. They are very hyper. But they wont be mean if you train her right. They arent born to fight they are taught to fight. Which has givin them a bad name and breaks my heart. My pup loves my kids and she is full grown now. She does still nip but shes learning. Make sure you get a lot of teething toys and teething treats.
If you aren’t experienced with dogs then a huge NO
My pit is the best part of our family!! They were originally considered nanny dogs. My pit is nicer than anyone I know.
Would love one! But sadly can’t find one in Ontario! Their so discriminated against it’s sad… 
the most vicious dogs I have seen are usually under 10 lbs lol
Again, it’s all in how YOU raise your dog. Teach your dog and your child boundaries as with any dog.
Boundaries and limitations for both! Structure in the house when it comes to animals is important because it makes a happier dog and happier home for all!
Just depends how you raise the dog don’t matter on bread we had a huge pit bull he was the best with the kids he would let them pretend that they were carrying him bit would scoot with his back to help the kids move him haha they would sleep with him he would lay there and wait for them to wake up wouldn’t move or anything
We have had lots of pits even a rescued one and he was really afraid of everyone but turned out to be the kindest dog he just needed love
Just teach the puppy how to act toward children and other way around
They’re good with kids just very hyper as puppies (:
Don’t worry about what breed it is. How you raise it is how its going to be around people
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There’s a reason their nickname is nanny dog! The pits I’ve been around are nothing but big ole babies 
This is our neighbor’s dog who basically acts like an overgrown house cat and typically ignores my son lol
End pitbull stigma!
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Pits can and will be babies according to how they are raised
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I honestly love pitbulls… I was raised around them since I was a baby… they are great with kids… it depends on how you raise ur dogs if you neglect them try and make them mean ofc they are going to be hot headed if you raise them good with love they are the best loving dogs ever ! I had 2 when I had my first born they were confused about the baby but very gentle I honestly love pitbulls more then any other dogs… just because I was raised around them and grew up with a lot of pits… my aunt has a pitbull and my daughter would ride him like a horse he didn’t care he would cuddle up next to her like a baby and when we said give kisses he will find my daughter and lick her crazy giving her kisses . They are best of friends
It’s all in the training. We have a 7 year old pitty and he’s amazing. Got him at 6 weeks old and he’s my son’s protector.
It’s the owner that causes bad pitbulls not the dog themselves usually. But I had a pitbull that had seizures. Hed come out of em confused and charged at me until he realized it was me. I never left him alone with my daughter. I ended up having to put him down because his seizures were so bad. He was the absolute sweetest with my daughter. Would play with her on her playmate
They are the best with kids they was often used a nannies to watch kids while they are playing
Why not they only get bad press because scumbags breed them to fight
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Don’t be one of those uneducated stereotypers. They make great family dogs.
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Yes, yes, yes‼️ Pitbull puppies growing up with your babies is the sweetest experience. That puppy will love and protect your baby to the fullest🖤
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Pits are amazing with children. I’d suggest starting with a puppy if itll be your first.
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Hiring a dog trainer is your answer,you don’t have to be experienced to own a dog, you just have to know that a pet is a lifetime commitment, and if you can’t take care of it at anytime you should not get one, pets are like kids ,when they do something wrong you just don’t get rid of them ,you do your research and fix the problem…
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Pits are the best! Our baby is 5 and you hardly know he is around bc he is so calm and quiet. It all depends on the owners. Our boy protects our 7 person household 5 being kids. .even the other pets we have. Ours never growls or aggressive. He is seriously the best dog ever. I will never have any other breed.
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Pitbulls use be considered “nanny dogs” and were widely used as family pets because they are gentle with kids so no issues there. I think it’s best for them to go through some type of obedience classes (all dogs should) and socialization with other animals/dogs alot will help. It’s most important that the humans know how to interact with the dog.
The only issue you may want to check in to is homeowners insurance or rental agreements. Due to their bad rep as bully breed alot of insurance companies and rental places don’t allow you to have them
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We have one she’s amazing with kids!
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Pit bulls were the original nanny dog. When raised by caring people there is absolutly no issues. I have had mine for 16 years we got her as a tiny puppy when you oldest son was 1yr old. She is 100% about her boys and will do anything for and with them. She lets them tugg her all around the house but when playing with me can/will take me off the couch. Train your dog and kids on how to properly interact with each other, growing up together will create a crazy strong loving bond
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I’ll never not have a pitbull in my house. He’s amazing with my cats, my 13 year old yorkie, my nieces and I am now due to have his soon to be best friend in April. If he’s a puppy he will become molded to your family. It’s not the breed of the dog or the dog at all it’s people. He’s so excited to meet his tiny human.
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They are great dogs. If you are worried just make sure you raise it right. They are what their owners creates
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I have 2 pitbull mixes an their the best dogs ever their gentle giants when comes to kids
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I’ve owned one for 10+ years and he has been great with my 9,5,and 2 year old and also many cousins and family parties. Never once bit or acted aggressive. I think its the way they are raised
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Unless you are a shitty owner than the Pitt will be great. The cat poses more of a risk
We got her when she was 3-4 months a bigger pup than we wanted but she is great he tugs her around with her rope and climbs and sits on her and tries to ride her she lets him my son was 1 at the time she was shy at first I think her previous owners were mean to her but she warmed up quick and a month later we got a kitten she just wanted to follow around and sniff and play with we kept letting her sniff and telling her easy and no she did good with the cat they gently play together all the time now it’s been a year and they’re all 3 best friends 
she’s protective over my son around other kids though if they’re loud screaming running towards him or playing rough she guards him and will growl at them we’ve been teaching her no when she does this and make the kids settle down and pay close attention to her to make sure she doesn’t try to nip or bite them (just like with any other dog.) I also suggest getting a shock collar to help train. We didn’t get one til the pup was a year old but wish we would have got one sooner they help so much. The one I have has 3 options it’s vibrates, beeps, or shocks at different levels. We’ve only shocked at a small level once when she ran off and killed a squirrel but she listens great with commands now when only using the beep. We introduced it to her using the vibrate option at first and she didn’t like it so now she’s used to the collar and knows it could vibrate I guess lol so now she listens to commands with just beeping. When she goes out to potty and tries to roam off after doing her business all i have to do is tell her come on or get in the house if she doesn’t listen then I beep her and she comes straight to the door. I’ve even tried it without her collar on now all I have to do is hold it in my hand and make it beep and she will listen. Also when family comes over she knows them but she still get excited and sniffs and barks at everyone who doesn’t live here so I bring the collar out don’t even have to put it on now just tell her no hush and lay down if she won’t listen and just keeps barking then I make it beep and she will go lay down. Also while training her in the beginning if she chewed something up while we were gone we’d show her and tell her no and put the collar on and vibrate and beep it and she knew she was in trouble so now she hardly chews anything up. Helps when out on walks too with her retractable leash she tries to get in neighbors yards tell her no and make it beep she will stay on the road. I don’t keep it on for long periods while not in use incase of malfunction just when she goes outside or company comes over.
I have a pit and a six year old been with him since he was 1
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Best dog our family had was a blue nose pit (Our Skye in picture) She was always very loving & loyal… Still miss her everyday… Lost her to cancer a few years ago at 9 yrs old 
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Pitbulls were actually trained overseas as nanny dogs and are amazing! I say yes twins and we had two pitbulls from the time they were in my belly until just a couple of years ago one passed and we had to get rid of one… best dogs ever!!
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I say yes!
I have had 42 stitches in my face from a dog bite and guess what, it wasn’t a pit 
shocker I know 
I was raised around pits and have raised my children around them. Raising a dog is a loving environment that allows the animal to have its own personal space is a must on avoiding bites. Also at 4 or 5 months we started teaching our children soft touch with animals. Being a parent and a pet owner means you have to be diligent. Never leave them unattended and teach boundaries.
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I guess using the baby as a pillow could be considered territorial??
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I would recommend lol
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Just a girl and her pitty Our blue nose pit, Ivy, and my daughter. We have an 11 yo, 8yo and 1yo and she is so sweet, loving and protective with all of them. I’ve only ever seen her become aggressive once and that was when my ex husband approached me drunk and with an attitude when trying to pick up our kids during a weekend exchange a few years ago. Other than that the worst is that you might get licked to death by her! She’s a rescue and incredibly affectionate. Our home just wouldn’t be the same without her!
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The best dog I ever owned with my small children!
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It’s all in the owners. Pitties are great with kids when treated right. Don’t expect to have an animal treated like crap be nice to anyone. We have family members that have pitties and I trust them completely with my kids
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Never had a problem with dogs. Presently raised my pitt since she was 10 weeks old, now 5 yrs. She is a very loving dog to anyone. It’s all about how you raise them. And it’s no difference from raising any other dog.
Pit Bulls are not bad dogs unless you want them to be. If you train your pit bull and teach it what is and is not acceptable behavior they can be one of the most loving and well behaved dogs ever.
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Pits are awesome best dogs ever especially with kids but depends on how u raise that dog
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If you have the time and energy for a dog they are a great addition to a family 
puppies are such hard work though so make sure you really have the time for training and stuff first before taking him
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Pits used to be called Nanny Dogs because they’re actually great with kids and they’d be a kind of babysitter. Remember, it’s the owner that makes the dog. Be a crappy owner, you’ll have a crappy dog…and kids.
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We adopted a girl with what looks to be a decent amount of pit in her. She is sweet as can be, just wants to play, cuddle, and be loved.
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Pitbulls are great with kids, I was raised with them and I know Pitbulls that are good with kids and elderly people. It’s how you raise a dog.
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I have a pit. My kids are 8. Almost 2 and almost 1 and we don’t have any problems at all. He is great with them
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She’s my babes best friend absolutely love my pitty! She’s so gentle and amazing with her. Quite a few of our friends have one too and they’ll tell you the same thing. I’d take my pit over a damn Chihuahua any day lll
It is all in how you raise the dog. If the dog is aggressive, you will know early on and it can be trained to break the habit (food aggression or anything else). My mom has a pitbull and if anything, he is a protector of the kids. Same with all the other pitbulls I have met with the exception of one (but his owner trained him to be mean ).
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My daughter has a pit. Was around my grandson never problems. I have two corgis and they are assholes. Got bit 2 times.
I have a pit mix and she’s amazing! My boys are 4 and 5 and quite hyper. She is very patient and tolerant with them. Have never had an issue. We have issues with homeless people sleeping on our porch and she will notify us when they are there and run immediately to my boys and sit down in front of them or their bedroom door. We have never trained her to do this, she seems to do this out of instinct. When we move, I plan to get another pit or pit mix.
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Momma of 3 human children & 2 pittie puppers. Best dogs. Ever. Our Iris is 5 & Ruger is 1. Iris is the epitome of “nanny dog”. She’s calm, kind, protective, & nurturing. Ru is a little wild, but super loving. Wouldn’t trade them for anything. My kids are 14, 12, & 7. They love our pups. Our 12 y/o is Iris’ person. She is with him from 24/7.
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I think she’s the best. She so sweet. Follows them every where. And she let’s them climb on her. Dress her up and play zoo. Teach your dog to love… that’s what they’ll do.
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Ours loves kids of all sizes. Most dogs are whatever you raise them to be. Pits don’t deserve the reputation that a lot of the world tries to give them.
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Just raise the dog correctly. Pitbulls are the most kid friendly dog if raised that way
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Currently pregnant and this is how she wants to stay anytime im sitting down or in bed. I also have a 9yo and she’s great with her
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We have 2 pitpulls with 4 kids. And have had the pitpulls since all 4 kids were born. They are the best dogs ever. Just raise it not to be aggressive and you will be fine. Our pitties are the most sweetest dogs we have had. We also have a norwegian elk hound and a Miniature pincher and they are both good with kids . It’s just all on how you raise your fur babies .
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My auntie had 2 pitbulls and they were great with my 2 cousins. My gpa has a pitbull right now and he loves kids whenever they are around he’ll crawl on his tummy so he doesnt knock them over . It doesnt matter the breed as long as they are raised right.
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I have a pit boxer mix hes 3 and a huge baby. Hes awesome with my kids and wouldn’t hurt a fly!
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All the pit bulls I have met in my life are sweethearts.
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Incredibly dangerous breed. Will absolutely smother you in your sleep. Proceed with cuddles… I mean “caution”
In all seriousness, we have two and they’re amazing. Nurturing, protective, smart and easy to train. Fiercely loyal dogs.
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They are great with kids!
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Pit bulls are only mean if you train them to be mean
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We got a pitbull puppy when my oldest daughter was 2.5 years old. They are absolute best friends. We now have 4 year old as well and our dog is the sweetest. We are about to have our 3rd baby in 2 days and I know our dog will be just as sweet to this one. Never has she ever even nipped at any child, not just ours. She won’t even growl when playing tug o war with any of the kids but as soon as an adult picks up the toy she growls and plays rougher. A child walks over and she instantly stops. It’s all in how they are raised. Pitbulls are not mean dogs.
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It’s how U raise the dog, it’s not the breed. We’ve had many pittys that never attacked anyone little alone our own child.
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I have had pit bulls since I been on my own and I raised my nieces and nephews and my own daughter and nvr had a problem… the breed is not the problem! It’s how an animal is raised… my chihuahua was meaner than any pit I owned lol
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My daughter has 3. One for each of her kids. Very protective over the kids. No one will get close because the dogs will get between them. If one cries the dogs are all over it. Wanting to know if they are ok.
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I grew up with pitbulls. I loved them and they were the best dogs ever. If I get a dog, that’s what I will be getting.
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I understand that it’s how you raise the dog. I get that. At the end of the day they are animals and is it really worth the risk? It’s not likely anything will happen but if you’re a statistic you child could experience pain or disfiguration. Animals, humans, any being for that matter, is unpredictable.
Pitties are not the monsters they’re made out to be. Pits were bred to be nanny dogs. Raised right a pittie will be fierce protector for you and your family, especially your children. But as always and with any breed of dog, don’t leave dogs and small children alone together unsupervised.
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Train them correctly and it would be great. Any animal can hurt you not just a pitbull.
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I just had to rehome a 5lb Yorkie because she bit my 2 yr old. Each has their own personality regardless of breed type. Just always be watchful anytime your child is around any dog.
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My almost 10 year old pitbull and she tolerates all my kids shenanigans very well including wearing a super hero cape for hours on end.
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From experience my baby has grown up with this pit bull his whole life. He’s almost two years old and she was a rescue pit. They are great “nanny” dogs and are very gentle with kids if they are trained right. I say go for it. Mans best friend right there.
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