Originally Posted by bullbreeds

Im glad your dogs wounds are healing nicely and he's had no lasting affects.
I know no-one on here would wish that on any animal and im sure no-one sees you to blame, but, with ownership of any animal comes the responsibility to keep it healthy and safe.
All iam saying is that for me it would be a lesson learned and I would not take that risk again if I thought I would encounter other dogs whilst out walking.
If you were to keep yours on a lead then you could not be liable for anything as you would be seen as having reasonable control over your dog.
I see nothing wrong in letting dogs socialise and play together but once they have met under control and both owners are sure they get along. The risk is still there of course but you wouldnt have gone into the situation blind folded so to speak.