Are Pittbulls really that mean ?

they aren't all bad. they are just more aggressive than other dogs and turn easier than other dogs do,but if raised right then they should be fine. it is in their nature to be more aggressive and some even say that at some point their brains outgrow their heads. Whether that's true or not, don't know...but the pits i have seen have always been aggressive and with children i wouldn't have one. my sister had one that was the sweetest dog ever and when she got a cocker spaniel puppy the pit went crazy and bit it's head off. the pit was never the same after that, so she got rid of it because she has two children. God bless

I don't think there are any bad dogs just bad owners. I think it is people that make this breed mean. I was driving my cab last weekend and pulled up to a house with a barking pittbull. At first she made me nervous but I approached her and said hi sweety and she dropped to the ground and rolled around on her back for a tummy scritch. She was far nicer than her owner! I think raised right they are just as sweet as any other breed.

Pitbulls much like Rotties are more inclined to be aggressive, its in their nature BUT that doesnt mean they are ALWAYS bad dogs by any means...Sadly there are owners of both breeds that TRAIN THEM to be that way and I personally think thats why they get that bad rap ya know...

Certain breeds are more inclined to be "aggressive" such as the pit bull. But it is all in the way you raise them. Unortunately, many people raise them to be fighters and the media jumps all over these cases so dogs like the pit bull get bad reputations. It's all in how you raise them. I commend you for taking in these dogs and hope you can set a good example of how sweet and loving these animals can be. It's all about awareness.