couldnt agree more people are closed minded my last pit was a male blue nose (blue brindle) beautiful dog with amazing personality... my neighbors loved him and thought he was great and played perfectly with their small maltese then the wife asked " what kinda dog is he " i replied pit and she goes " oooooooooh " and grabbed her maltese they never played together again.. i was like he was playing fine no rough housing or n e thing.. WHATEVER.. now i have a brindle pit and she still wont allow the dog near her... he played with there maltese when he was a pup once that was it... fine by me, luckily i have a decent size yard to keep him occupied in