The correct pit bulldog - like the majority of purpose bred breeds - is not the best choice if your goal is a casual pet for romps at the local dog park. They are a working breed and demand much more time, energy, commitment and respect from their owners than a "generic" dog with no purpose or drives.Having said that, there have always been "generic" pit bulls, lazy, couch potato sorts who act more like a retriever or beagle than a "real" pit bull. A good rescue can match you with the pit bull that best fits the amount of commitment you wish to give to your pet.Remember though, pit bulls are tough and intelligent animals, historically bred for a willingness to test their mettle against larger and stronger animals and against each other. It is not uncommon for an adult pit bull to be very quarrelsome toward other dogs while being very friendly to humans, and to expect him to be otherwise is unfair to the dog, to yourself and to the community in which you live.
