I realize many so-called experts claim a pit bull isn’t any more likely to attack humans than any other breed of dog, but the anecdotal evidence is somewhat overwhelming pit bulls are involved in a vastly disproportionate number of attacks. 10 out of 10 rocket scientists who own dogs, do not own a pit bull. If you’re single and live alone and you want to own a pit, more power to ya. But if you have other family members, especially kids, within biting distance, then forget it.
My wife insists.....it's one thing she is extremely adamant about. It would a forever cold bed were I to be foolish enough to bring a pit home.
Our last dog was a trained red Dobie...a fierce dog so it's not that that bothers her, it's just the like you said...anecdotal evidence that they need to be held by a firm master with few victims of opportunity around.
We knew of someone who had a pet bobcat for years...nice as hell. One day it up and killed their 3 year old. You never know even with large domestic dogs.
Where we live now the problem is coyotes.....they have attacked a child, killed many pets and livestock and have become more brazen. We think they killed our older cat last month. I live in semi urban Nashville where the lots are heavily wooded and hilly and average 2-4 acres. I can shoot them if I have to but problem is my open yard in the back is not large then it goes to dense woods.
A nice Anatolian might be good to have around. I'm not sure how another Dobie would be as Coyote deterrent.