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Dozer
Check out some videos of Dozer. Dozer is the "baby" of the household, and he still acts like it, even though he's a senior dog now. He has several "disabilities" that make him a challenge to live with sometimes, but he more than makes up for it with his constant affection and adoration, along with his goofy antics and wide smile. Dozer is not a purebred pit bull, but his true identity isn't that important to us. We adopted him because he was so darn adorable. He's cute and fun-loving, and has a good temperament, and that's all that matters to us. Big D is about eighty-five pounds - much too large to be a true "pit bull."
The D was born in 2000 and dumped shortly afterward at the local animal shelter, along with his mother and siblings. After he was weaned, he and one sister were put into foster care. The mother and the rest of the litter were euthanized for reasons unknown, but I suspect it was due to distemper, an often-fatal puppy disease. Dozer was lucky, but occasionally has mouth seizures that resemble those suffered by distemper victims. During those seizures, he "spaces out". If I put a toy in his mouth, the seizure stops quickly, and he's back to normal immediately.
No matter how old he gets, Dozer will always be my big baby boy!
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Dozer earned his Temperament Tested title from the 
The D has several behavioral difficulties, especially anxiety. He doesn't do well by himself. When I'm home, he is always right beside me or at my feet. When I work at my desk (like now), he sleeps behind my chair. When I watch TV, he sits on the floor at my feet. When I do dishes, he lies on the kitchen floor. When I sleep, he sleeps on the floor on my side of the bed.
Dozer has to have something in his mouth all the time, especially when anxious. He is virtually glued to his red rubber Kong ball. He is a very hard chewer, so we buy very durable chew toys for him, like black Kong toys and Galileo Bones. We've gone through a lot of toys because of him! Along with mouthiness comes an obsession for balls. The D's favorite toys are balls, but only the Kong ball has survived his chomping jaws so far. If he loses his ball, he will remain firmly in the place where he last saw it until someone finds the ball for him. This means that occasionally I'll look down and discover the D is nowhere to be seen, because as it turns out he is stuck in the living room waiting for the ball to roll out from under the sofa.
By now, you're probably wondering, "How can you possibly put up with such a needy, difficult dog?" In fact, Dozer is very easy to deal with if you're familiar with his quirks. Keep him away from other dogs, and realize that he's extremely selfish, and you'll have no problem with him at all. All he really wants is lots and lots of love. The D loves cuddling, hugs and kisses, pets, baby talk, and tons of attention. He loves to play ball, or tug, or just run around like crazy. He likes to sleep on the bed right in-between Mommy and Daddy ("hey, no funny business, you guys!"). He's eager and ready to play at the drop of the hat. He will play fetch until he drops.
I think his intense love for me, and the way he puts his whole heart into everything he does - two very pit bull qualities - are what endear him to me so much. His eyes sparkle with curiosity and amusement, and he always seems to be laughing, laughing, laughing with sheer excitement at just being alive. He adores the touch, voice, and gaze of his Mommy and Daddy; you can see pure joy in his expressions when anyone gives him attention. And when I need someone to keep me company late at night, or oblige me when I need a hug, or hang out with me when I'm feeling down, Dozer is right there, eager and willing to help me out. When I cry, he worries, when I'm happy, he dances with me, and when I call his name, he practically flies to me.