The test I was speaking of was the ATTS test conducted regularly each year. From what I understand the training, age, and breed are all taken into account in measuring temprement. IE: A dog who's has extensive training is not measured in the same manner as one who has relatively no training. Granted I still regard these things as facts to add to a bigger picture, but it is still food for thought when you see pit bulls being scored as high or higher than breeds that people seem ready to quote as great family pets, yet pit bulls are usually given a terrible review by people who have never had one or been around them.

I have been around pits before and never met one that wasn't friendly, but I also live in a fairly good area where I would assume most people are not trying to breed or harbor aggressive animals.

If we did choose to adopt an adult dog of any breed we would be looking into breed specific and reputable rescues. I want to make sure anywhere I adopt a dog from they have had enough time to learn the dogs personality and temprement. Every dog is different and the upbringing will have a big impact. I want to know that any dog I bring into my home is good with children, I do not want to further the risk of having any animal in my house with my daughter because it's known to be aggressive. Granted sometimes accidents happen, I understand if she hurts them then something could go wrong, but that's not a typical occurence.

In general we are just gathering information right now for the possibility in the future.