You can argue til the cows come home, but I'm afraid of them and most big dogs now because of what has happened. I'd have a chance at defending myself with the little yappers people used to have for pets. I don't understand the craze for big dogs. But I don't want to argue with pit bull lovers. It's futile.
If one attacks me, I'm going to have to hope there's a car I can jump on the roof (and the dog can probably lunge right up) or I'm going to have to try to gouge it's eyes out with my free hand if I'm not in shock.
Just get a gun. No dog can stand up to that. Really, there is no reason to live in fear.
A golden retriever/labrador mix?
susie