I'm more afraid of over-muscular, swaggering, aggressive humans. I've been attacked by those a few times, but never by a Staffie! And, if I see a dog I'm not sure of, I do precisely the same as I do when I encounter an over-muscular, swaggering, aggressive human - I take avoiding action.

But I do understand your POV, Pete. I refer you to my comments about 'too many owners who shouldn't have dogs', 'people who fail to act appropriately around dogs', and 'too many dogs'.

FWIW, I'm scared absolutely shitless by cattle and horses, and I've been known to make very lengthy diversions in order to avoid walking through fields containing them when I'm out on the hills or in the countryside. I feel no shame! :-)