Originally Posted by Stephen Zawistowski (VP of ASPCA)

"A pit bull is like a Porsche. It's a finely tuned, highly muscled athlete, and just like you wouldn't give a Porsche to a 16-year-old, you don't want just anyone to own a pit bull. It should be someone who has experience with dogs and is willing to spend the time, because with training and proper socialization you will get the most out of them as pets."