We have a rescue pitbulls, something Is have sworn we’d never house. We love the dog dearly, he has shown absolutely no aggression to humans, is gentlest dog we’ve seen in that regard. He is , however, prey triggered by other animals though we have inured him drastically on that drive.
We have to treat him very very differently from any of the other dogs we have and the other dog we have right now. Because of the breed and the reputation it has, we take absolutely no chances.
The following outstanding essay really sums up how I feel about this breed.
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a23731/american-dog-0814/
The problem with pitbulls is that too many people own them that do not take the precautions they should. I believe it is the opinions of people living in a community, city , whatever voting area to decide what regulations to have about these dogs along with other animals deemed risky. I know military bases and housing areas do not permit dogs that have the DNA of certain breeds.
So if the people of Denver have a change of heart and mind about the breed , so be it. I was fully aware of how having this dog would limit certain housing options for us as well as limiting the way we treat our dogs , in general. For example, our border collie is often permitted off leash. Never the pitbulls.