Do Pit Bulls Make Good Family Pets?

The short answer – Yes, Absolutely!

We have owned many breeds over the years from back in my childhood to young adult. (Labrador, Miniature Poodle, Toy Poodle, Miniature Schnauzer, German Shorthair Pointer, Airedale Terrier, Miniature Pincher, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, American Bully) Out of all of the breeds I have had none have matched the American Pit Bull Terrier in loyalty, patience, character and affection.

The Beauty of Pit Bulls

Statistics don’t lie!

In temperament testing The American Pit Bull Terrier has consistently scored among the highest of all breeds on the American Temperament Test Society, Inc. results.

Results as of January 2023 the American Pit Bull Terrier breed scored 87.6% with 960 dogs tested, beating the Golden Retriever at 85.9% and Boxer at 84.5%.

American Pit Bull Terriers do best in a home where they are a close part of the family.  They live to please you and truly crave to be with their pack.  Pit Bulls become very watchful and caring over children.  This is one aspect that endears me to them the most. They are steady, alert, intuitive protectors!

seal and white pit bull Cassi playing dress up
fawn and white pit bull puppy Ramses with his loving family member

Pit Bulls truly adore kids! 

I have seen this time and time again.  However, it is always best to supervise kids with any dog. I have watched with pleasure as my dogs play and interact with my kids in a gentle, healthy manner. Even greeting and staying gentle with visiting children.

As a family pet – The American Pit Bull Terrier is an extremely low maintenance breed.  Their short stiff coat requires very little grooming.  They are low shedders.  A bath once a month, a nail trim, and a wiping out of the ears is about it!

American Pit Bull Terriers do not do well in cold temperatures outdoors because of their thin coat.  Because of this and the fact that they are unhappy if they are not with their family, it’s best to allow them indoors.

Evay loves the nook of the couch
Perfect house dog

We truly believe Pit Bulls are one of the BEST family breeds!  However, this can only be attained by training your dog properly.  It takes knowledge, understanding, patience and consistency on our part to get the best out of our dogs.

See Training Your Pit Bull to learn how to create the well behaved respectful family dog you want.

An example of the love and caring American Pit Bulls naturally display –

Good Girl Cassi! My Sweet Girl

UKC American Pit bull Terrier Breeder in the USA

The Best Family Dog The American Pit bull Terrier