I had a ferret that was killed by a dog. My ferrets love dogs, I just won't let them near one after what happened to my first. The dog(discovered to be a vicious dog that has since killed a cat and bit a baby and has now been put down) bit my ferrets head and she died in my arms in under 30 seconds. Most dogs actually find ferrets very curious and will play with them, but never hurt them. This dog was just mean. I could never put myself through that again, hence the rule, "No Dogs Allowed." But if I were to get one, it would be just like your little pup in the picture up there. I love pits and yours looks so beautiful.
Congatulations on the marriage, arctic. Hope all the best for you and yours.