To be a bit worried about going to someone's house where they have massive dogs?

Yes, my giant breed dog is absolutely massive....and a big dopey softy that just lies there and does nothing ALL DAY LONG 🤣

Absolutely frightening (if you get covered in slobber, that is - there's loads of it).

Ask her if she will keep the dogs indoors or tied up.

I have lots of garden gathering when the weather's good and keep my dogs tethered to a pole. Most dogs, especially if they're sociable, will be all over the place and stimulated by all the people / food smells, so it's just safer and easier that way.

I think if your friend feels it is safe to invite 20 people then she most likely doesn’t consider the dogs to be a problem

Well none of these owners thought their dog was a problem…..until it was a problem.

Is there a reason you are nervous about these specific dogs? Were they aggressive last time you went, difficult to control, have they given you any reason to be afraid? If not, it just seems a bit strange to be afraid.

Why don’t you ask her what the arrangements are for the dogs because you are nervous? Then you can decide what to do based on her attitude (I.e. dismissive or if she has thought about it carefully). To be fair, you don’t know if the dogs are a bully breed or if they just look like that to you. Again worth asking? I think if your friend feels it is safe to invite 20 people then she most likely doesn’t consider the dogs to be a problem.

Nah I wouldn't go if they're bully types. I just don't trust the judgement of someone who chooses to get a dog like that.

If they are not good with people and won’t be kept separate then don’t go, it doesn’t sound fun.

I love dogs but would not go to this if these dogs were there. I saw a big dog attack a child when I was a child and so am cautious of breeds with known reputations.

we have a sweet fluff ball of a dog and she is taken to a dog sitter or my mums id we have parties. Parties / lots of people in the home are upsetting for most dogs so most people would arrange dog care I think.

I’d ask if she’s found someone to dog sit for the party…
and if she said no or she doesn’t need one as dogs will be there I’d move the conversation on.

for the event itself I’d cancel for whatever plausible but uncheckable reason you like.

I wouldn't go or I'd ask if the dogs will be out. I'm happy to tell people I'm a bit scared of dogs even though I've had dogs. Most sensible people understand and if they don't even pretend to understand I'd not go.

I wouldn’t go.