Length, Width, Height Length, width and height are the most important things to look at when fitting a muzzle, though this can be hard to do when companies don't even give these measurements to size with which is why we went and fully measured hundreds of sizes. ​ Length Of The Muzzle Length is a tricky one to fit, as what works for one dog may be different to the next. In general the muzzle should sit 0.5" away from the eyes and 0.25" off the nose. This will stop the muzzle being pushed into the eyes without being short enough that they could pull it over the end of the nose. For example if the dogs length is 4" from the tip of the nose to 0.5" away from the eyes, you would try find a muzzle that is as close to 4.25" as possible to allow for the space needed to stop it touching the tip of the nose. Because this is not possible for everyone due to limited sizes due to availability or even pant size (if your dog has a bigger than average pant you will find the muzzles get long, the taller they get on most brands, so this is where you may need to sacrifice a 'perfect fit' on length to make sure height fits (more info in the tabs above). ​ A lot of dogs can go shorter or longer than this recommendation and do absolutely fine in their muzzle. Though we do not recommend more than 0.5" long for small dogs, 0.75" for medium and 1" for large, though this is very general and hard to accurately give an exact measurement as it depends on many things, which is why we recommend using MTT Program to send in your info so we can do the hard work for you. ​ Another issue with making sure length works is the chin length of the muzzle, if it is unusually long or even if you have to modify the muzzles length right down, because in most cases the chin cannot be modified unless something like a JAFCO, you may have issues getting the length to fit correctly if the chin is pressed against the neck. When this happens the muzzle will likely push up off the nose and won't go any shorter, even though by length measurements it should have it correctly. ​ An example is the Chopo 20C, is 4.25" length including the noseband, when modified down it goes to 3.5" length, BUT its chin length is 5", so you can see if your dog has a 3.5" length, this muzzle could fit but the chin may end up stopping the muzzle from being shortened. This explained much more in fit issues above since it is difficult to judge chin length without trying the muzzle on first. 0.5in/1.3cm 0.25in/0.65cm Width Of The Muzzle Width is a more relaxed measurements since most dogs do fine with a bit more than needed, plus most muzzles can have their width modified to fit the dog better. However whilst extra width may work fine, a muzzle that is too narrow won't work and can restrict the dogs pant and cause rubbing. ​ The muzzle should sit comfortably over the nose, whilst also allowing the dog to pant, since usually their pants will be wider than closed mouth too. over the snout the dog should have approximately 0.5" - 1.5"of room depending on it's size and pant. There is the front and back width of muzzle, most muzzles will have a bigger back width than front. If you only see 'width' it is likely back width. Most back widths can be squished down to the muzzles front width or widened if needed too. ​ One issue with muzzle widths is the cheek bars, some dogs have much wider heads/cheeks than their snout, this can cause the cheeks to be too tight, but most of the time you can still widen these as well. ​ Another thing to note is back width of the muzzle is taken in the same spot as your dogs width. The back width is not back near where the straps attach as the cheeks can come wide or narrow depending on how they were handmade/stored, we sometimes refer to this as the cheek width. A muzzles front width should be similar or slightly less than your dogs width. ​ Front Width: Top Orange Line, Not Modifiable Back Width (or just Width): Middle Blue Line, Modifiable Cheek Width: Bottom White Line, Modifiable Height Of The Muzzle The height of your muzzle will depend on your dog and it's pant size. You may either need a muzzle for your dogs full pant or their regular pant and depending on this will decide how well the height of the muzzle fits the dog. If your dog has a small pant and the muzzle looks big, then its likely too much height. If the muzzle seems big but you know the dog has a large pant, then you need to get them panting in it to accurately judge the fit. ​ Height should never be less than their regular pant, for any reason a muzzle that also restricts a regular pant is unsafe. It also should not be overly big either, if you have a small dog height shouldn't be more than 0.5" taller than their pant, medium dogs around 0.75" and larger can be fine with up to 1.25" more height, though we don't usually recommend over 1" unless there is no other options that will fit better. ​ Depending on the dog their chin can also touch the muzzle whilst panting and it is completely fine for the dog, other dogs may need some extra room if it starts rubbing or if you see them panting larger quite often. ​ When you see the dog panting in the muzzle, you should be able to instantly tell whether or not the dog is restricted or if the muzzle is way too big as there will be no space or a large amount of space not used. The muzzle should a close to perfectly fit your dogs pant, this wont always be the case with slightly big muzzles that are not possible to be sized down. ​ In the photo you see a dog at closed mouth in and out of the muzzle, you can see why to most this muzzle may look big (especially compared to the tiny ones people recommend), but as the dog goes to a regular pant you can also see that much more room has been used. If the dogs pant wasn't to get bigger than the regular pant size then yes this muzzle would be too tall, but as you can see when the dog is fully panting, she takes up almost all the room in the muzzle, thus making this a well fit muzzle. It is slightly tall but still works great since the size down would not fit based on how much room this dog takes in the muzzle. Need A Pant To Confirm Fit Comparing a photo of your dogs full or regular pant to them wearing the muzzle is the only way of properly judging the height/pant room. The muzzle can look unusually big or small but without seeing the dogs full pant in our out of the muzzle there's no way to tell if it fits or not. If its obviously the wrong fit and too small/big then you will know but in general telling someone their muzzle doesn't have enough pant room without seeing the dogs pant is far from helpful. Some dogs have tiny pants so the muzzle may look small and others may have huge pants and the muzzle may look massive when the dog isn't panting. ​ Some people may also only need the muzzle for their dogs regular pant making it look smaller than what is needed for exercise too. Back To Top

Extra Muzzle Mods (4 Parts) This tab is for modifying your muzzle to stop scavenging, to help with playing or even protecting your legs or other dogs from muzzle punchers (slam the muzzle/face into you), or rubberising your wire muzzle. Scavenging Mods (1) You can add vet wrap, tape, wire (safely), biothane, paracord, and more to the front of your muzzle to help with scavenging. We do not recommend doing this expecting it to make muzzles bite-proof; for example, covering the front of a Baskerville ultra would not stop the dog from getting a grip/bite through it. It can also help with: Protection from baits Licking injuries Stop fingers making their way in Stop from picking up objects Stop poop eating Playing Mods (2) One member added Velcro to the front of the muzzle so the dog could still fetch the ball, another made a ball the dog could easily grab with the muzzle on. Protection/Padding Mods (3) A member has modded their wire muzzle on the front to help with muzzle punching. Wire can hurt when getting hit with it. Most dogs do fine with wire, but if you have a dog that already hits your legs running by or has crap spatial awareness, you’ll likely want to modify. It's a piece of impact-resistant rubber (25mm x 6mm), and they used wool to tie around it. Materials availed to use will vary from what area you’re in. The best option is to google what you need in your area, then asking an international-based group. -3 Pics/info from Tara Herbert Other things you could use is wrapping in vet wrap/wool, foam padding, using zip ties etc. A member wrapped theirs in vet wrap and even made a how-to video See HERE . 4th Pic/info by Sarah Louise Foreman Rubberising/Repairing Wire or Rubberised Muzzles (4) FIRST OPTION: First 3 pics For everyone that needs to repair the cover in their M10 muzzle or add your own. My dog keeps dragging the muzzle on the ground when he sniffs, and it was damaging the cover, which in turn was causing the wire to rust. I first tried the heat-shrinking tube, but it was a mess. I couldn't find a tube with adhesive inside, and cutting the tube and using super glue either didn't work or left a terrible mess. I didn't want to use electrical tape cause I've worked with it before and know how gross the adhesive gets after a while. So I figured I'd try something different. I got self-fusing silicone tape. It has no adhesive on it, so it doesn't leave a sticky mess around, but it fuses and becomes one piece of silicone as soon as it touches itself. I used around most of my muzzle, and it worked perfectly and followed the package's instructions. It created a new, tough cover on it. It's been on for a month and still going strong. Not very pretty, though. ​ Credit to Gabe Oliveira ​ SECOND OPTION: 4th pic A member used heat shrink tubing to repair the rubber on their muzzle that was peeling on the front, really simple solution next to just heating up the rubber and moulding back over the chip/rough spot.

Redline Vinyl Manufacturer: Redline Location: USA Ships: Worldwide Options: 2 sizes, clear only Sellers: 3+ Scavenge Proof: Yes Bite proof: yes unless clear with treat hole Pros & Cons What is good or bad about these muzzles will depend on the dog, owner and also size. This list below is generalised. PROs: Multiple places to purchase Scavenge proof Bite-proof (excluding with the treat hole) Softer Felt nosebands​ Clear Vinyl 3 Strap Options Treat hole option​ CONS: Longer nose lengths More costly Smaller/limited sizes MTT Info Charts Muzzle Training and Tips are the only ones who have a full and accurate size, measurement and weight chart for these muzzles. Most companies use a wildly inaccurate or incomplete chart, which is unfair to customers who should know exactly what they are purchasing. Redline Charts Dog Muzzle Charts (none yet) Muzzle Comparison Charts Make & Material The muzzle is made of Clear vinyl or Black polyethylene plastic with reinforced neoprene or leather straps. The clear is flexible vinyl, and available in all sizes/brands mentioned, comes as shown with a single strap configuration or with a "third strap" that extends from the bridge of the dog's nose up between the eyes to connect with the strap behind the ears. Available as shown or with a large "treat hole" in front for most sizes. ​ The black muzzle​ is made of lightweight, high-density polyethylene and available from ray Allen; it comes as shown with a single strap configuration or with a "third strap" that extends from the bridge of the dog's nose up between the eyes to connect with the strap behind the ears. Available as shown or with a large "treat hole" in front for most sizes. ​ All sizes have a felt noseband, and you can easily add quick-release buckles to these straps and modify, decorate etc. Look-A-Likes To tell RAY ALLEN and REDLINE clears apart, the RAY ALLEN has white felt where as the REDLINE has black, with full black straps (unlike JAFCO). Where/How To Purchase ​ https://redlinek9.com/collections/muzzles/products/clear-plastic-muzzle?variant=39732453474500 https://www.dogsportgear.com/RedLine-K9-Plastic-Dog-Muzzle--Clear_p_253.html Back To Top

Sizing A Muzzle With Minimal Information BACK TO TOP If you're on this page its safe to assume you either have a bite risk dog that is unsafe to measure, can't approximate or helping out a friend/rescue/shelter/foster etc that cannot get the info needed to size correctly. You could also be here as a groomer, vet or trainer looking for the most popular sizes/brands and which type of dogs they fit so you can keep some for your clients to use. ​ We do not recommend sizing based on breed/size/type. UNLESS your dog is a complete bite risk and unable to be measured; in that case, we would recommend asking MTT for help as you need to base the size off a full pant compared to closed height etc. ​ By using the information below and MTTs Dog Charts found HERE . CHOPO: For medium/large dogs with longer snouts: 1F/20C, 2F/21C, 3F/22C (GSD, Pointers, Labs, Doberman, smaller Great Danes etc.) 1F/20C is the smallest, 2F/21C is middle and 3F/22C is the biggest/longest and usually best for most Great Danes. For smaller/medium dogs with medium/longer snouts: 6F/35C, 26F/25C, 27F/26C, 15C, 16C. (Collies, poodles, Aussies etc). All pretty similar in size, 15C, 16C being the smallest. For medium/large dogs with shorter/wide snouts: 14F/30C, 15F/29C, 16F/65C (Boxers, bigger bully type dogs, Rottweiler etc) 14F/30C is taller/wider than 15F/29C. Both are made for boxers and have a raised nose. It still works perfectly for other breeds. For medium dogs with shorter/narrower snouts: 20F, 21F, 24C (Small staffs/bulls, cattle dogs etc) 20F is a little wider and more for the bully types. 21F is suitable for smaller, narrower dogs. For Large/extra large dogs: 4F/68C, 16F/65C, 17F/66C (Great Dane, Mastiff types, larger bullies, Rottweilers, ST Bernard etc.) 4F/68C is the biggest size and for large dogs with long noses, usually large/male Danes. 17F/66C is the biggest size for mastiff-type dogs. 16F/65C is a bit smaller than both. For small dogs: 12F/14C, 13F/13C, 22F/12C, 23F/11C, 81C, 82C, 10C. (Poodles, Maltese, small terriers etc) 10C, 12F/14C and 13F/13C are for longer noses like mini poodles, terriers. Whereas 22F/12C, 23F/11C, 81C, 82C are for shorter/wider faces. Not great options for extra small dogs like Chi's etc. JAFCO Popular sizes: 1,3,4R,5 I wouldn’t recommend: 4 Sizes 0,1,2 are made for small dogs like chis, small terriers etc Three and 3x are suitable for smaller collies, Aussies, poodles etc Four is super long with no height, so far only fit a greyhound. 3R,4R are made for Rottweiler but fit much smaller dogs. Staffs and some smaller bullies will fit. (short/wider noses). these sizes have a long neckline/cheek. 5 is the best size they have a fits smaller GSD, Mals, collies, Doberman etc Leerburg sometimes has the complete set of muzzles to purchase at a lower price. ​ JVM Popular sizes: 232, 223, 241, 242, 253, 254, 281, 225, 226, 275, 249 Wouldn't recommend: lots but the aren't on our size chart. ​ For medium/large dogs with longer snouts: 249, 250, 286, 285, 281 (GSD, Pointers, Labs, Doberman, smaller Great Danes etc) 281 is the smallest, 249 is middle and 286 the biggest/longest For smaller/medium dogs with medium/longer snouts: 275, 226, 225 (Collies, poodles, Aussies etc). All pretty similar in size, 225 being the smallest. For medium/large dogs with shorter/wide snouts: 254, 291, 292, 242 (Boxers, bigger bully type dogs, Rottweiler etc) 254 is taller/wider than 292. For medium dogs with with shorter/narrower snouts: 241, 242, 253, 298, (Small staffs/bulls, cattle dogs etc) 242 is a little wider and more for the bully types, 298 is good for the smaller narrower dogs. For Large/extra large dogs: 280, 260, 204 (Great Dane, Mastiff types, larger bullies, Rottweilers, ST Bernard etc) 280 is the biggest size and for large dogs with long noses, usually large/male Danes. 260 is the biggest size for mastiff type dogs. 204 a bit smaller then both. For small dogs: 223, 231, 232, 235, 230, 229 (Poodles, Maltese, small terriers etc) 223,230, 229 are for longer noses like mini poodles, terriers. Where as 231, 232, 235 are for shorter/wider faces. ​ While there are other muzzles you can use, we believe the types above are the best for cost, safety and reliability after constant use. For xs/small dogs you can look at the cheap set of plastic muzzles on amazon/AliExpress. For dogs that are non bite risk, non scavenging you can look into using Baskervilles or greyhound too

What Is A Well-Fit Muzzle What is well fit or not, for the most part will depend on your dog and the muzzle being used. A muzzle can be well fit for a regular pant but doesn't allow for a full pant. This page goes how a muzzle should fit, regular vs full pant fit and much more. ​ If you haven't yet I suggest reading over Why Size Matters to learn why you need to ensure your muzzle does fit correctly for what you need whilst also keeping your dog safe. ​ Make sure you get to the 'back to top' button to ensure you don't miss anything important. For the most part, a muzzle should allow your dog to full pant without being overly tall. It should fit over the snout without being snug on the side of the snout, the length should be very similar to your dog's length and sit away from the eyes and off the nose. The cheeks and chin of the muzzle should not be tight or restrict their pant. ​ The Exceptions There are some exceptions on fit, depending on the dog and use. Firstly, if someone only needs the muzzle to fit the dog's regular pant then the muzzle is not going to be well fit for a full pant but instead well fit for what you need. Secondly, the width and length of the muzzle can actually be slightly big or even small on the dog to start since most muzzles can have their length and width modified. Some members also prefer their dogs to have a bit more height room than needed, whilst we do not recommend over sizing too much, this can help with dogs who are growing or have bigger pants in the summer. ​ Muzzles Will Look Big One struggle many members have before learning about the fit of the muzzle is understanding why some dogs muzzles look so big, most of the time especially if they sized using our info, the muzzle will need to be big for the dogs large pant. If you see a big muzzle you can almost always assume the dog has a big pant to fill it. If not then the muzzle may actually be too big. But as explained in the sections below, you can't properly judge the fit of the muzzle without seeing the dogs pant first. ​ Very Small Muzzles A small muzzle is pretty easy to spot when the dogs mouth is fully closed inside, cheeks pushing through the sides or the dog has rub marks/ breathing issues. Spotting a muzzle that is too small is much easier to do since anyone should be able to see if the dogs breathing/full pant is being restricted because there will be no room at all. ​ The Uncommon "Perfect" Fit Some people get really hung up on finding the exact muzzle that will fit perfect, with no mods and no resizing. Unfortunately this is just not possible for some dogs, it is even harder if sizing yourself but it is not impossible. Dogs that have shorter noses or very large pants are a few that can struggle more with finding a well fit muzzle. ​ This has become much less of an issue since we have made JVM available worldwide as it has many sizes that 'fix' the limited options CHOPO/JAFCO have. An example would be someone who has a medium dog with a very large pant, by length, width and closed height they may suit medium muzzles but the same medium muzzles won't have the height room needed for the extra large pant on some dogs, this means going taller on height but with most brands, they'll also get wider and longer. ​ Another thing to add is it's really uncommon to not have to modify your muzzle in some way, this is explained more in the Modifying section of the website. ​ Below is an example from a member, before JVM (right pic) was available the CHOPO 15F/29C was the only muzzle that came close to fitting their dogs face and pant. While this muzzle did not fit perfectly it left a lot to be fixed, it was still useable since there was literally no other options aside from custom but clearly the shape was wrong and length too long. Now with a new brand they have the best example of a perfect fit. Muzzle Fit Examples WELL-FIT: These pictures below show well fit muzzles. I will go over why they are well fit even if they aren't the 'finished fit' (eg still need mods etc) INCORRECTLY-FIT: These pictures below show well Incorrectly fit muzzles. I will go over why they are not well fit on each individual photo. Tongues In Muzzles A common question we often get is should dogs tongues hang through the muzzle. The answer is yes; a tongue hanging through does not mean the muzzle is incorrectly fit or not bite proof. We suggest making sure your dog can hang out, especially if they have a large tongue that can take up needed pant space. If the tongue is not fully extended, this can cause the airway to stay semi-restricted, though it depends on the dog and situation. Enclosed muzzles like vinyl may restrict your dog's long tongue from fully extending, but whether or not this is an issue depends on your dog and situation. MTT do recommend using wire muzzles if your dog has a long tongue, just to be sure it has enough room to full allow for unrestricted panting too. Back To Top

Crate Training Adventures Of A Dog Moms: ​ "One of my favorite training tools is the crate. It is often something that people look down on because they place human emotions onto it, claiming it is like a “dog jail” and that they cannot imagine locking their dogs up in one. When a dog is introduced to one properly though, it is like their den, their safe space. I start my puppies in a crate on day one and I cannot imagine not utilizing one. So, why utilize a crate? -Potty training- Using a crate overnight and/or while you are out of the house makes potty training a puppy a hundred times easier. Puppies prefer not to use the bathroom in the same area where they sleep, so when you pair an appropriately sized crate with a set schedule of bathroom breaks you are far more likely to create good outdoor potty habits. -Meal times- I have multiple dogs and I believe they each deserve their own private space to enjoy their meals or high value chews. This way they never feel as if they have to guard their food/chews. -To protect the house- For the most part, my dogs do not tear things up they are not supposed to, but that does not mean they are not capable of doing so. A dog left to wander the house can become bored or anxious and begin to chew. A dog can do severe damage to furniture or even parts of the home like doorframes or carpeting. For a lot of people, the cost of repairing damage like this is far more than they are able to cover. -To protect the dogs- Not only is a dog capable of doing damage to the home, many of the things they could possibly chew on could become a danger to them if ingested. A shredded blanket or piece of clothing can easily become a GI obstruction which quickly becomes an emergency trip to the vet and life saving surgery. There’s also the possibility that they could eat something toxic. -For the safety of other animals in the home- My dogs absolutely adore our cats, and our kittens adore them back (the older cats tolerate them). I trust the dogs to play with, snuggle, and love on the cats, but I will not kid myself into thinking they are not still dogs capable of doing severe harm to a cat. I manage their prey drives very well inside the home, but their prey drives are not gone and will never be gone. For that reason, they are not permitted to be out unsupervised with the cats. I have heard too many horror stories of high prey drive dogs who were raised with and loved cats until one day they killed one. I will not let that happen to ours, so the crates are used to protect smaller animals in the home. Similarly, they can be used to protect the dogs from each other if one gets a little too pushy and annoying when no one is around to supervise. -In case of emergency/crating outside the home- Even if you do not intend to utilize a crate at home, I highly recommend at least crate training to desensitize them to one in the event of an emergency. If the dog has to be hospitalized for any reason, they are going to be in a crate for the majority of the time. Adding the extra stress of having never been in a crate before will only make the experience worse for the dog. Additionally, if the dog has to go to the groomer or is boarded at a facility a crate or larger kennel will likely be used, and already being comfortable with a crate will make the experience easier. In general, as long the use of a crate is not abused to the point that the dog gets no time out of one, they are wonderful tools. They keep the dog safe and provide a comfortable escape for them to go and have a nap in. I will always use crates with my dogs and I urge others to stop assigning human emotions to a dog’s space and see them for how useful they truly can be." How To Crate Train HERE HERE HERE

Should You Muzzle Your Dog? While MTT strongly believes all dogs should be muzzled trained, we also want to ensure people aren't muzzling their dog/s for the wrong reasons. Here you will learn why people muzzle their dogs, as well as situations where a muzzle is not appropriate to be used or relied on. Reasons To Muzzle Muzzles come in handy for all sorts of reasons, Not every dog needs to be muzzled, but it never hurts to muzzle train any dog. These are some of the reasons people may muzzle their dogs:​​ Bite risks due to aggression or reactivity towards strangers or dogs Bite risks at the vet (some dogs may be charming in every other situation, but nothing will make them like your vet) Bite risks in other situations, such as an injury or emergency (even friendly dogs can bite when they're in pain) Scavenging/eating things they're not supposed to (like poop!) In place of a cone after surgery/medical care Breed-specific legislation (BSL) Bite work training Greyhound racing/lure coursing Some dogs have fragile skin, and their owners will muzzle to prevent any accidental injuries while they play together Introducing new dogs to a household, just in case Prey drive Some places drop poisonous baits Rough play Some stores require them Public transportation BECAUSE WE CAN! You don’t need a reason to muzzle train your dog. It’s no different to crate training (something we also highly recommend). Even if you never crate them, there’s always a chance you may have to, so why not? It’s fun, rewarding and can keep everyone safe, happy and calm if it’s ever needed. Reasons NOT To Muzzle TO STOP BARKING Muzzles should not EVER be used to stop barking. A dog barking is a training issue and having a muzzle that would stop barking would be having a muzzle way too small for your dog. If you think using a muzzle to keep their mouth closed is okay, you should not be muzzling or probably shouldn't own a dog. Using a tight/small muzzle is no different to using rope or tape, its lazy, cruel and not necessary. ​ There are many companies that advertise their muzzles as bark stopping, which is so unfortunate that these dog companies advocate for this kind of abuse and neglect instead of advocating for a correct fit and proper training. ​ If your dog can't bark in their muzzle its very likely much too small and dangerous for your dog. More info on this in using a muzzle. ​ AS PUNISHMENT Using a muzzle as punishment is a good way to make your dog even worse. It is devastating that we even have to add this here but having see people first hand say they use the muzzle this way it must be said. ​ The main issues dogs have are biting, chewing and barking, if you put on the muzzle AFTER they do these things in order to punish and stop them, then you need not have a dog. Stop being lazy, stop being cruel and train your dog to love the muzzle and use it to work on the training they need. ​ But it worked for your dog? We don't care if an abusive method worked for your dog. I'm sure it did work at suppressing behaviours and losing all trust from your dog. ​ TO REPLACE TRAINING Muzzles are a band-aid; they stop the bite, not the behaviour. While muzzling, you also need to work on your training. You cannot just throw a muzzle on and go on with your dog being rude/nippy etc. Dogs can still do damage in a muzzle. You will absolutely need to continue training your dog, just like anyone else has to, for the whole dog's life. ​ Unfortunately we have a few members who come here to try find the quickest fix to their dogs problem, which is usually a muzzle. But slapping on a muzzle and expecting it to train your dogs is like putting on a leash and expecting a dog that already pulls, not to pull. Its just not possible. A muzzle is one part of training, it's up to you to complete the other parts too. ​ TO LEAVE ON UNSUPERVISED Muzzles should never be used unsupervised as they could try chew the muzzle and choke or get caught in/on something. They could also remove the muzzle which defeats the whole purpose. If your dog, chews, fights etc then you need to either find an alternative whilst gone, like crating, chaining, separating etc. ​ If you find yourself questioning if your dog needs a muzzle, it's pretty likely that they do. Even if they don't, why not? Having a dog muzzle trained is a huge benefit if it is ever needed, the dog will have no issues wearing one. Members Comments Below "He is safe, secure and makes walks so much more easy-going on both of us, no need to feel nervous walking around corners and people appearing suddenly, or people stepping out from their fenced-in gardens/drives and spooking him causing him to react. He is more comfortable and relaxed; I am more comfortable and relaxed, making for a tighter bond and a happier walking experience!" -Katrina Jayne "Allows me to let him continue to do the things he loves to do (go for walks in public areas) and train him in public without fear that he will end up in trouble. He is fear reactive, so the muzzle has given me a sense of security for my dog's safety, my safety and everyone around safety." -Karyn Ward "It allowed me to be less anxious at the vet, always expecting him to bite someone out of fear. Now I can go into an appointment with confidence, knowing he cannot bite anyone, which has helped him immensely and made him feel less anxious while wearing his muzzle. I think it makes him feel protected somehow" - Aubrey Heffner "Raja - I can safely take him on walks knowing he can't lash out aggressively if he reacts to another dog. People tend to give us more space, and they avoid letting their dogs get up close in his face, which is his biggest trigger. Rayna has mild SSA, and with her muzzle, she can safely run around with my sister's female dog because I know she can't bite her. It opens up her ability to interact with other dogs. my stress is lower because I know if she does get aggressive, she can't bite." - Rebecca Burnham "He can now mooch about in the garden off lead without me worrying about him picking up stones or random rubbish (he has PICA).- Heather Barlow "He used only to be able to come on adventures in cool weather in his poorly fitted Baskerville because I knew he couldn’t pant properly (but wasn’t smart enough to figure out how to solve it ). Now he gets to go on desert trips, and I’m confident he can pant and play in the water!"- Lisa Volungis "My boy is a completely different dog while muzzled. He calms down; he listens, lets people near him and WAGS HIS TAIL!!! Without it, he is hard to handle. He's a little over a year old, so he is very energetic. He's more dog than I can handle, but the muzzle complete changes everything for the better" - Leslee D V "Muzzling has vastly improved my dog's quality of life. It allows us to go on walks and visit with family with peace of mind. Hopefully, it never comes to it, but it may save his life." - Hayley Streidinger "Before muzzling, I had to keep Bella on lead and away from dogs at all times. Now because of the muzzle, I have managed to train her around other dogs where she is now at a point where she can politely greet dogs with no aggression or give normal warnings without going from 1 to 100 in seconds."- Sarah Louise Foreman "We go on so many more adventures and to new places without the worry of an off-leash or out of control dog!! It has given us so much peace of mind and enriched my dog’s life!!!" -Danielle Cadman "It helped to make me more relaxed when out with him, knowing he couldn't bite, which translated to him being more relaxed and then we were both more focussed and in a better headspace for training. We are now at the point we can actually enjoy walks now" - Diane Hamilton

Other Wire Muzzles NKD WIRE Manufacturer: NKD Names: NKD, Naked Location: Europe Ships: Europe unless through MTT Options: 15+ sizes Sellers: 2 Scavenge Proof: Partially, would need to cover the front for some dogs Bite proof: Yes BAINBRIDGE WIRE Manufacturer: Bainbridge Location: Australia Ships: AU unless through MTT Options: 5 sizes Sellers: 5+ Scavenge Proof: Partially, would need to cover the front for some dogs Bite proof: Partially, ok for smaller less determined dogs Pros & Cons CHLAD IDEAL Manufacturer: Chlad Names: IDEAL Location: Europe Ships: Europe unless through MTT Options: 50+ sizes Sellers: 2 Scavenge Proof: Partially, would need to cover the front for some dogs Bite proof: Partially, ok for smaller less determined dogs AMAZON WIRE Manufacturer: Unknown Names: Location: Worldwide Ships: Worldwide Options: 4 sizes Sellers: 20+ Scavenge Proof: Partially, would need to cover the front for some dogs Bite proof: Partially, ok for smaller less determined dogs What is good or bad about these muzzles will depend on the dog, owner and also size. This list below is generalised. NKD WIRE PROs: Bite proof Large range of sizes For small to xl large dogs Lightweight (considering), normal wire is a smidge lighter. Nose padding Can be modified (noseband/straps etc.) Good for long tongues Well ventilated Can drink, take treats and pant when correctly fit. ​ CONS: Not great for some muzzle punchers Noseband may need replacing One strap (can add your own) Not as great for determined scavengers (needs easy mods) No rubberised version CHLAD IDEAL PROs: Bite proof for smaller dogs Large range of sizes For small to xl large dogs Lightweight (considering), normal wire is a smidge lighter. Nose padding Can be modified (noseband/straps etc.) Well ventilated Can drink, take treats and pant when correctly fit. ​ CONS: Not great for some muzzle punchers Lighter made, determined dogs could break/bend Sleeping in it is more challenging (sometimes) One strap (can add your own) Not as great for determined scavengers (needs easy mods) No rubberised version Very expensive BAINBRIDGE PROs: Bite proof for smaller dogs A range of sizes For small to medium dogs Lightweight (considering) Nose padding Can be modified (noseband/straps etc.) Well ventilated Can drink, take treats and pant when correctly fit. ​ CONS: Not great for some muzzle punchers Lighter made, determined dogs could break/bend Sleeping in it is more challenging (sometimes) Not as great for determined scavengers (needs easy mods) Companies that sell them size wrong and have incomplete measurements. No rubberised version AMAZON WIRE PROs: Bite proof for smaller dogs A range of sizes For small to medium dogs Can be modified (noseband/straps etc.) Well ventilated Can drink, take treats and pant when correctly fit. ​ CONS: Not great for some muzzle punchers Lighter made, determined dogs could break/bend Sleeping in it is more challenging (sometimes) Large/bulky noseband Cheaper straps Weird shape/tall back height Not as great for determined scavengers (needs easy mods) Companies that sell them size wrong and have incomplete measurements. No rubberised version MTT Info Charts Muzzle Training and Tips are the only ones who have a full and accurate size, measurement and weight chart for these muzzles. Most companies use a wildly inaccurate or incomplete chart, which is unfair to customers who should know exactly what they are purchasing. Measurement Chart & Individual Muzzle Charts for IDEAL & C&S. Dog Muzzle Charts Muzzle Comparison Charts Where/How To Purchase Coming soon Back To Top

Accurate Muzzle Charts by MTT These charts are made by me using measurements received from our members and admins, or just from me buying and measuring sizes. Unfortunately one of the biggest issues with most muzzle companies is their incorrect or incomplete measurements making sizing a muzzle incredibly difficult. If a link is missing it is more likely because we don't have the information, if it is broken please let me know. ​ These charts are as accurate as we can get but this does not mean they are spot on, because most are from members, not all may have measured in the same spot or their tape measurements are slightly off. The picture charts show the exact size and shape of the muzzles which some members prefer. Please feel free to use/take these images just please do not remove the watermarks.​ Measurement Charts CHOPO Wire ​ View number charts HERE. View picture charts HERE. JVM Wire View number charts HERE. View picture charts HERE. BASKERVILLE Ultra View number chart HERE. View picture charts HERE. GREYHOUND Type View number chart HERE. View picture charts HERE. B+F Leather View number chart HERE. View picture charts HERE. M3/M4 Wire ​ View number chart HERE. View picture charts HERE. C&S Wire View number chart HERE. View picture charts HERE. CHOPO Leather View number chart HERE. View picture charts HERE. BASKERVILLE Classic View number chart HERE. View picture charts HERE. BRONZE DOG wire View number chart HERE. View picture charts HERE. REDLINE View number chart HERE. View picture charts HERE. BACK TO TOP Dog Charts CHOPO Wire JVM Wire GREYHOUND Types PLASTIC Types OTHER Wire BASKERVILLE Ultra JAFCO M3/M4 Wire Comparison Charts CHOPO Wire JVM Wire PLASTIC/GREYHOUND Types PLASTIC Types OTHER Wire BASKERVILLE Ultra JAFCO M3/M4 Wire CHOPO Leather B+F Leather ROZCHOV REDLINE C&S Wire Prestige Wire View number chart HERE. View picture charts HERE. JAFCO View number charts HERE. View picture charts HERE. ROZCHOV View number chart HERE. View picture charts HERE.

M3/M4 Wire Manufacturer: We don't know, but we say FDT Names: M3/M4, Bronze Dog, Dogs my love etc Location: USA Ships: Worldwide Options: 30+ sizes but only ten or so useable Sellers: 10+ Scavenge Proof: Partially, would need to cover the front for some dogs Bite proof: Yes Pros & Cons What is good or bad about these muzzles will depend on the dog, owner and also size. This list below is generalised. PROs: Bite proof Head strap/Multiple straps Lightweight (for wire) Few good shorter sizes Inexpensive CONs: Measurements are incorrect Weird shape/fit on some sizes Hard to modify the width Larger nosebands Few sizes that fit dogs well MTT Info Charts Muzzle Training and Tips are the only ones who have a full and accurate size, measurement and weight chart for these muzzles. Most companies use a wildly inaccurate or incomplete chart, which is unfair to customers who should know exactly what they are purchasing. Measurement Chart Individual Muzzle Charts Dog Muzzle Charts Muzzle Comparison Charts Make & Material The M3/M4 muzzle is made from a thicker wire than CHOPO and JVM. It is much harder to bend to either modify or break. They are slightly heavier, especially with all the straps they have. ​ All their sizes come with the full neck strap, adjustable cheek straps, chin tab to muzzle, noseband with felt and an adjustable head strap. These straps are thicker leather and work well for dogs with wider/smaller heads than usual. ​ These muzzles also come in a rubberised version though they are much harder to find than the standard wire. The front of the muzzles also has an extra bar on the inside which can help stop the mouth from getting to the end of the muzzle. ​​​FDT ‘M9/M10’ (WORLDWIDE) For dog trainers aren't the best place to purchase from, following the instructions below will help significantly with everything going well. While their international shipping is okay, the cost is slightly pricey, and shipping is slower. They also use CHOPO as a supplier but use their own numbers and measurements (Same as D&T sizes and the F sizes on LEERBURG). See here for how they size, shipping and wait time info. What to do for best outcome: Pick the model (M9/M10) and location you want Pick the size given on rec (1-30) *drop down may say ‘I will fill my dogs measurements’, click that to select size.* Do NOT give them any information like measurements, breed, size or age. They WILL size wrong and possibly refuse to refund. Use PayPal, using this ensures you have back up if they try to refuse a refund/exchange. They may also help with the return shipping fee. Once purchased it’s likely they will email/call you for your information, reply to ‘send the size you ordered’. They will send it. ​ Not following the above puts you at high risk of getting the wrong size and not being able to return it. M9= NORMAL WIRE, M10= RUBBERISED US: Standard wire (m4): CLICK HERE Rubberised (m3): CLICK HERE UK: Normal wire (m4): CLICK HERE Rubberised (m3): CLICK HERE CANADA: Normal wire (m4): CLICK HERE Rubberised (m3): none on the website AUSTRALIA: Normal wire (m4): CLICK HERE Rubberised (m3): none on the website NEW ZEALAND: Normal wire (m4): CLICK HERE Rubberised (m3): none on website MIDDLE EAST: Normal wire (m4): CLICK HERE Rubberised (m3): none on website EUROPE: Normal wire (m4): CLICK HERE Rubberised (m3): CLICK HERE ​ ​ D&T also sells these muzzles Where/How To Purchase Member Reviews I have (2) M3 size B3 for our Boxer girls and these have been an absolute lifesaver! I’ve tried 3 different muzzles prior to this and the dogs would not hardly move with them on. These arrived, we put them on and our house seems back to normal! These are lightweight, breathable, they can drink and take treats with them, run and play with them on! - We have an M4 size R1 from Dean and Tyler that is a little small for my dog but I didn't know this group existed at the time for sizing help. I instead naively gave my measurements to D&T and ended having to send back and reorder 4 different muzzles, paying shipping each time, until I ultimately told them to take their recommendations and get stuffed and picked one out myself based on their measurement charts. The final muzzle I received was a bit warped and needed bending back into shape. I also would have ordered from a cheaper shop had I known there were other options. Other than that this muzzle is fine. It required modification is squishing of the sides and cutting of the nose pad, but it's bite proof and has prevented an incident or two. Load More Back To Top