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With BSL, bad press, prejudiced friends and family and all, you would think a person must be nuts to buy, adopt or keep a Pit or any of the "bully breeds". So, why did/do you do it?

I bought my AB and took in my Pit because I was looking for an intelligent dog with short fur that had a lot of personality, few health issues, a decent lifespan and could be had for a reasonable price. I started narrowing it down and pretty much ended up with the bullies. I bought my AB as a pup because I so loved the qualities I was looking for plus the smoosh nosed face and the fact that they are so individual with their markings. I then took on my Pit because she needed a home and I was all up to speed on the breed, so I felt I could give her a great home.

My husband was harder to convince as he never had a dog growing up and thought all the bad things were probably true, but he came around pretty fast after meeting some friends Pits. Now, he is so pathetic with them that I actually caught him this morning feeding the dogs some leftover eggs...with a fork...while talking baby talk.

Having lived with these dogs, I couldn't imagine owning something else. Even with all the problems and challenges that come with having a bully I think I will have these breeds for the rest of my life. Just not a pup next time. I'll be too old for that. Heck, I was thrilled Rita was over a year old because I was still too wore out from Ike's puppy stage to do it again!

So, why do you do it and if you knew then what you know now, would you do the same thing and get a "bully breed"?