I know when we are out in public, our 3 are quite the attraction! People always ask to pet them and ask a million questions! I have never had someone ask to hold one and if they did I would have to say no! I have, had a child try to pick up Tatiana when I was outside taking her potty! I gave him a firm "No" and told him to never pick up a stranger's dog as it might bite. It scared the heck out of me because I thought she was going to fall!
It is always better to be safe then sorry!