Recently, a fine AT editor shared a perspicacious piece about pit bull mixes. One disconcerting takeaway: “Pit bull-type dogs and their mixes make up the largest group of dogs in U.S. animal pounds and shelters.” It’s not the place one would expect to be ambushed by a ferocious pit bull. Instead of foisting frightfully fitful pit bulls on gullible families — and their hapless neighbors — what should we do with them? AdvertisementA dog, whether a pit bull or some other type, that is “mostly” affectionate may not be suitable for most families.