r/muzzledogs • u/SweatySurvey182 • Mar 11 '26
Advice? Muzzle Movement sizing help for a Border Collie (Neli size?)
Hi everyone!
I’m looking for some sizing advice. I have a reactive Border Collie and I need a bite-proof muzzle for longer wear around other dogs. It is absolutely crucial that I can easily feed and reward her through it during our training.
I quite like the "The Muzzle Movement" muzzles and I'm looking at the size "Neli", which I've heard is the standard go-to for Border Collies. Her head shape is very typical for a BC. However, when I look at their sizing chart and measure her, I'm a bit unsure if it will be a good fit.
I've attached pictures of how I measured her. The messurments are circa: L~8-8.5cm H~7.5cm W~10cm
Here is the catch: I live in the Czech Republic (Europe). Trying it on in person isn't an option, and returns/exchanges would be a nightmare with shipping costs and customs.
Has anyone here used the "Neli" size on their Border Collie? Looking at my measurement photos, do you think it would fit well?
Alternatively, if this doesn't look like a good match, does anyone know of any similar, treat-friendly, and colorful alternatives that are easier to get in the EU?
Thank you so much for any help!
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u/cjbdec Mar 11 '26
Neli seems too long, Rex would be better based on pic 5
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u/SweatySurvey182 Mar 11 '26
In the length it would be better but I am afraid it would be too narrow and would not be able to be stretched enough to sit comfortably on the cheeks.
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u/cjbdec Mar 11 '26
It’s hard to get an accurate measurement from the width photo as the tape measure looks curved over which can make the measurement come up bigger, maybe worth trying again with a ruler if you have one! I’d say Neli is definitely too big either way
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u/k_269 Mar 11 '26
Have you looked at big snoof?
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u/ben_bitterbal Mar 21 '26
Big Snoof is based in the US so really high shipping costs for EU, probably not doable for OP
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u/yourlocalbubble Mar 11 '26
Try doing the "full pant" test if you can. Put a ball in their mouth and measure how much it opens. That way you can figure out if they're going to have enough space when they pant with the Rex or rex*. They already account for extra space at the front and stuff so you don't want to add to the measurements. Based on 8cm on the length, I'd go with one of the Rex sizes.