[enurneAcourdy]

Before they were known as bloodthirsty killers, they were known as the nanny dog yes. Of course it is true that the original purpose of the breed was to fight but like somebody said they could do both. They were also known as farm dogs and stock dogs. We all know where the breed's history lies, or should but they are capable of a lot of things.

The individual dog is what matters most, but more often then not a pit will work out around kids. The biggest danger I've noticed is that the young ones can be wild and not really pay attention where their claws go or who they knock over when they play.