i did the same thing minus having children of my own(other than my dogs and reptiles)..I have even been bitten in the face by one and it will never change my mind. Ive grown up with them,bred them and showed people the side that the news never shows. My dogs are well known from Ny,Pa,Nj. Everyone to ever meet them they instantly fall in love with them. I know people who are now addicted to the breed and cant get enough of them. To be honest i hate small dogs. Everyone but id say 3-4 has been very snappy and aggressive towards people where the so called dangerous breeds have done nothing but smell and give people kisses. Bully bred dogs are my live and will continue to be a part of it till the day im 6 feet under. Im Bully Bred For Life...