Plastic Basket-Style Muzzle

These plastic basket style muzzles are serious muzzles for serious dogs. Available with or without a head strap for added security. They are manufactured from durable and easy to clean polyethylene with reinforced rubber straps. The straps are double riveted and the bridge features a padded insert. Available in 8 sizes (size 0 to 5, 4R, 4R). 4S and 4R feature an additional headstrap, add $15.00. Available in white, black or clear vinyl. Muzzle Sizing Size Length Circumference Weight Breeds 0 2″ 9″ ~20lbs American Eskimos, Beagles, Basenjis, Corgies, Cocker Spaniels, Miniature Schnauzers, Terriers, Whippets 1 3″ 10″ ~30lbs American Eskimos, Beagles, Basenjis, Corgies, Cocker Spaniels, Miniature Schnauzers, Scotties, Terriers, Westies, Whippets 2 4″ 12″ ~40lbs Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, Wheaton Terriers, Standard Schnauzers. 3 4″ 14″ ~60lbs Small German Shepherds, Malinois, Labradors , Goldens, Bull Terriers, Pit Bulls. 4 5″ 16″ ~90lbs Large German Shepherds, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Leonbergers. 5 5″ 20″ ~100lbs Great Danes, Newfoundland Dogs, Mastiffs, Great Pyrenees. 4S* 4″ 14″ ~60lbs Small Rottweilers, Boxers, Pitbulls, Bulldogs. Other Large-headed breeds. 4R* 5″ 16″ ~90lbs Large Rottweilers, Boxers, Pitbulls, Bulldogs. Other Large-headed breeds. * Features Additional Head Strap   Measuring Instructions 1) Measure around the dog’s snout, just below the eyes. This is the circumference. 2) Measure the length of the dog’s snout from the end of the nose to just below the eyes. This is the length. 3) Find the closest measurements in the chart above. It’s better to size a muzzle a bit small than to size one too large. A muzzle that is too big will interfere with your dog’s vision, and can be pulled off by the dog.   DESCRIPTION: Clear vinyl or White and Black polyethylene plastic with reinforced rubber straps . Weight: 6 1/2 ounces for the polyethylene (size #4 – see figure 1) . Weight: 7.3 ounces for the clear vinyl (size #4 – see figure 1) . Six sizes in one style – two straps (as pictured below); sizes 0 – 5 . Two sizes in the Rottweiler style – three straps; sizes Small #4S & Large #4R DESIGN: . Designed to be worn for extended periods without inhibiting the dog’s breathing, barking, panting or stress responses. Can be left on all day with water available. . Designed so dogs can drink with the muzzle on, using a water bowl or bucket FITTING THE DOG: . The felt nosepiece should be just below the dog’s stop with the end of the muzzle touching the dog’s nose. . When on the dog: – pull the muzzle out and down – pull the muzzle out and up – if it comes off, it is either: . too loose because straps are not tight enough, or . too big for the dog . The muzzle should fit comfortably and allow the dog to pant and bark. USES FOR THE MUZZLE: . Prevents wound licking SIZES: .. Prevents eating rocks, garbage, poison, etc. . Prevents injuries from dog fights and conflicts during breeding . Some transportation companies allow dogs if properly muzzled . Helps with training of aggressive or problem dogs . Ideal for police and protection training . Six sizes available in the two-strap style (figure 1) . Size 0 is smallest & fits the small breeds . Size 5 is largest & fits Great Danes, etc. . Two sizes for Rottweilers; size 4S and 4R . Size 4S is for the small Rottweiler (most females) . Size 4R is for the large Rottweiler (most males) . The size is marked on the bottom of the muzzle. . All muzzles have a 7-21 business day processing time.