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My pitbull puppy is good with kids. Will he be protective later?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 3 days old | 50 lbs

My three month old puppy is good with my young kids being that he is a pitbull is that a good sign that he will be protective

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on December 3rd, 2016

Most dogs are naturally somewhat protective of family members that they are closely bonded to. So yes - if Zeus loves your kids and is bonded to them, it's likely that he will be protective of them when he is older.

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