I felt the same way about Dobermans, always leary of them, never really wanted one. Kind of that way with Rottweilers too but I'd love to have one of those. Neighbors had one and he was just a great dog. He was very protective of the kids. But again they are known to snap too, guess it can happen with any breed.
I've actually experienced more issues with the little ankle biters than any of the large breeds.
We get all kinds of dog at work, folks bring them in. I like to play with them, big and small. Usually more friendly than people in my book.
In Memory of Paul "Dietrich" Stines.
Dad: Say something nice to your cousin Shirley
Dietrich: For a fat girl you sure don't sweat much.
Cue sound of Head slap.
RIP Muggsy & TMan
"If you are a warrior legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that JOCKO will not come today."