

The circumference must be large enough to allow the mouth to open for panting. Sizes are available in 1 - 6 and are for typical adult dogs. The Ultra Baskerville Muzzle is bendable/pliable so width may adjust some. We will help you decide the best style and size of muzzle for your dog. If you are unsure of which size to choose, we advise that you measure your dog and then call our office. If the muzzle is the exact same size as your dog's nose, your dog won't be able to pant. The muzzle's circumference should be 1 to 3 inches larger than your dog's "snout circumference".But if the muzzle is too short, the muzzle will touch the front of your dog's nose. If the muzzle is more than 1/2 an inch longer than your dog's nose length, the muzzle will be in the dog's line of vision. The muzzle's length should be 1/2 an inch longer than dog's actual "snout length".You need to be sure of TWO things before you choose your muzzle size: The measurements shown in the chart are the actual measurements of the muzzle itself. *It is VERY important that you give your dog enough room to pant while wearing the muzzle. Note: Muzzles in the Clear color may have varying widths and height because it is much more bendable/pliable. The circumference of this dog's snout is 11.5 inches. This should be done 1/2-inch below the eyes, wrapped all the way around the snout with the mouth closed. Step 2: Measure the circumference of the snout. This should be taken along the top of the dog's nose as shown below. This should be from the tip of the nose to 1/2-inch below the eyes. Measuring Your Dog's Snout Step 1: Measure the length of the snout. The only true way to determine what muzzle fits your dog is by measuring your dog's snout in the manner in which we detail below. View how our muzzles look on customer dogs of all breeds and sizes. It is impossible to say that one muzzle size fits all Rottweilers or one muzzle size fits all Dobermans, etc. Some muzzles are identified as breed-specific but this is not an accurate way to determine what muzzle your dog needs.ĭogs within a specific breed can have a wide variety of head measurements. It's important that customers measure their dogs to determine what size muzzle is needed. The methods demonstrated in this course are how we approach measuring our own dogs for a muzzle. This course will ensure you properly measure your dog's snout to find the perfect muzzle for your dog, regardless of breed.
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Leerburg has a short but in-depth online course on How to Measure Your Dog for a Muzzle. This article is a quick overview on how to measure your dog's snout.
