It's not that Pitbulls/Rotts are anymore likely to bite as any other..it's the fact that most owners of said dogs raise them to be mean.
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Partially true the Pitbull has unfortunately become a status symbol for the criminally stupid “bad ass”. The problem with a Pitbull is once they decide to attack they are so very powerful and much more likely to kill. If a Lab attacks the likelihood of it killing are very small… If a Pit attacks the likelihood of it killing are exponentially higher due to the dogs power and temperament.
To compare a Pitbull to a Lab or Poodle shows a distinct detachment form seriousness.
They may be OK.
If you get a dog with the proper bloodlines.
If raised correctly, something most people do not know or attempt to do.
So
If you really know what you are doing and are good at training dogs and
If you are SURE of the bloodlines.
You will probably be OK with a Pitbull.
With all the “ifs” involved IMO it is not prudent to have Pitbulls around small children.
If protection is your primary concern get a pistol and carry it and then get a loud and nosey dog say a Lab or Basset Hound. A criminal intent on getting into you house after hearing any loud dog barking is just going to shoot the dog anyway.