Even though nothing happened and they are very active people themselves, assertive, full of energy would you say they took a huge risk? They never owned a dog before and a female pitbull was their very first and last pet.
She was a powerful (grey and white) pitbull named Cindy. They had her since my mother was pregnant with me. She was 7 when he passed away of cancer. I (then 4 years old) was the last one to see her alive as she walked into my arms, laid with me and died. More memories of her are coming back now.
Though my parents themselves are saying they wouldn't take the risk again because it's a powerful breed and there is so much liability. They both feel luck played on their side too.