Dogs are alright. However, I have a rather big fear over them as when I was around 5, I was pounced on, and knocked over. The dog that jumped on me was a larger breed, I thought I was going to die to be honest... it wouldn't get off me, and my mum/aunt had to go get my uncle to get it off me because they couldn't. o__o I can't actualy remember if it got me injured, but I know that's what scared me for life, it seems. Don't think I'll ever get over them. When I see one, I have to hide behind whoever is with me, and if I can't get away from a dog in the street, I panic. >////< And seeing things on the news about dogs killing people doesn't really help that.. either.
Anyway, I know some dogs can be very affectionate toward their owners, and protective too. If only I could actualy see that for myself...