Awwww.....that's a shame that the woman felt that way about petting your dogs!
I have a 27lb. Lhasa Apso that sounds meaner.....a little aggression issue there.
I really, truly believe it just all depends on the dog. I think every single dog out there has their own personality traits about them! My hubby & I got the pleasure of petting 2 rotts & 2 pits a few years ago at a festival. They were sooooo friendly & gentle, beautiful dogs. There were people there, that would even cross the street to get away from this couple & their dogs. What a shame.....because they were some of the nicest dogs I have ever seen, including my own!
And to see them mistreated the way they are......makes me so sad!