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You have a blue pit. these guys were bred more for show than the other pits. They have less of a fighting background, although the still carry the lineage.
Any bulldog type like the pit bull is gonna be willing to challenge back if it is challenged. So if they aren't challenged in life with good physical/psychological activity then it makes sense for them to resort to this to make up for that empty part of their life.
Also, they will be more willing to challenge in order to defend themselves if they feel threatened. A softer breed is more likely to run away from what makes them afraid.
I think you might have a little bit of both in your situation. You should have had some friends lined up with dogs to socialize him before you got him. Just like we expose children to other children early in life. Good thing is he is still young and has a great future because he is still being inquizitive about everything and you are really willing to make the effort to provide him with a proper life.
Take your time with it and make the most out of every situation you get. anxiousness, fear, and frustration are only gonna confuse him. He needs you to take the time to find a good calm dog for him to meet, stay there until he stops the barking/pulling/growling behavior until he is calm, and then allow the dogs to meet. Another good thing would be to get a friend with a good dog and walk your dogs together for a while and then let them meet. that way they sort of bond a little and feel comfortable before they meet. Basically...he needs better experiences with dogs. Not a charging golden retriever!!!
My pits stay with my chihuaha and a rabbit walking around in my room while I go shopping and they are all in one peice when I get back home, so it is absolutlely possible for your dog to be social. Find ways to provide the proper environment (good dogs, good professionals, and patience in the air).
Best of Luck
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