Pit bull....

ten years ago my life turned left and I moved in with old car buddy while I built my modest home. he keft 3 pits for his "idiot" son, so no telling what he had taught them. I had been there 4-5 months, outside using the cutting torch on something. one pit sneaked up on me an "nipped" me on the ankle. no real bit. I cussed him out and threw something at him. few minute s later I " felt" something approaching, he was sneaking back at me!!! ready to do it again! my only experience with them.
I have had several Rots. they were breed back in medieval times for livestock and guard work. they were the best dogs, totally fearless of anything. but mine were the best natured dogs. NO they would not keep away a thief but i'm sure if they thought I was in danger, would give their life. very intimidating looking to a stranger. a bigh "woff", and then wag the tail!!! LOL