Wow, thank you for all the replies. I never want to see any dog get hurt, but like I said, I just hope she will defend herself and is capable of doing so if the situation arises. I had a pitbull and a doberman when I was growing up, and with those guys, you don't have to worry if they are attacked... Luckily, my dogs were never the type to start a fight. I just worry about other dogs starting as many do. Mine is such a sweetie and she is still young. I hope she learns that not all dogs want to play! She didnt back down or even act scared when the pit came after her. I don't understand how she