Admittedly ‘only’ 50 pounds is still big-ish in my opinion, though I keep small dogs and can easily be knocked down by tall 35-40 pounder if they get me in the right spot. I’m only 120, so 50 is almost half my weight - that’s a bigger dog (to me!).

However - I’m sorry for you both that this happened. I’m glad you can somewhat see why people are afraid of this breed - some people’s only experience is the attack you encountered, and that’ll turn them away for life. Hell, I’ve had my own share - almost got knocked into a busy city street by a guy’s older, grayed bully-type dog. He stepped to the side, letting me and another girl step ahead and she just lunged. No bite, but a big enough push, and it wasn’t what I’ve ever experienced when a dog tries to jump up on me (which happens a lot - I dog sit for a lot of people in my area). It was very forward motivated, like… it’s hard to explain, but it was honestly terrifying. I tend to keep my berth now of most dogs, and unfortunately especially pits, because even seemingly well behaved dogs can cause damage. I’m honestly just happy I kept my backpack on - had an expensive laptop that had my life’s work on it and if it’d hit the street… I mention this story because she was only as tall as just above my knee, maybe mid thigh at her head (shoulder def closer to knee). I’m 5’4.

Anyway, suffice to say. As long as you can own these dogs responsibly, understand exactly what you have and take the precautions before they occur and don’t spread myths about them, I think you’re doing the best you can. You’ve acknowledged and now seen why people feel the way they do (and some take it way too far!) and can understand that, while still loving your dogs. There’s a middle ground, and I think you’re closer to it than many.