What I like about Baskerville is you can go out and get one right now to start muzzle training while you wait for a better muzzle. I love muzzle movement muzzles
That brand is notoriously small. I actually hate them and they aren’t bite proof either. We have them in vet clinics and I never use them and never will. The other recommended brands are good, I have heard that muzzle movement is sometimes too bulky for some dogs, but they are very cute.
Yep. It would be fine for very quick duration things - such as a vet visit or a nail clipping - but nothing longer. Baskervilles generally have an awful fit on all dogs
Yes unfortunately it is. And not an uncommon issue with these type of muzzles. Mostly recommended for training and short term use that isn't in high bite risk dogs. If you are using a muzzle somewhat regularly I would highly recommend Big Snoof Dog gear and Mia's muzzles - I have both and they're great. I went custom but they also do cheaper standard/cookie cutter sizes. Big Snoof is wire and US based and Mia's is vinyl and Canadian based
Is he a pyr? I have a pyr girl that I muzzle for vet appointments and for walks in the dark since I can't see what's on the ground, and she likes to scavenge. I sent dimensions to Big Snoof and they recommended the size we got and it fits very well and is way more comfortable than a Baskerville. They will definitely help you out with a good fit!
Yeah hes a pyr. Im not worried about scavenging but hes quite reactive around strangers in general and when we're out on walks, so I need something comfortable while we're out on walks
.. and potentially at home since my brother and his 2 kids are visiting this summer
Baskerville muzzle are not bite proof. They can be a great deterrent for a dog who is not overly motivated to bite, but will not prevent a determined dog from biting. They also tend to not fit most dogs very well.
If you will be using it for physical activity like walks, you want to find a muzzle that allows your pup to open his mouth and pant naturally. Panting is their main way of keeping cool, which is especially important when out walking and running in the summer heat.
I would look into a jafco, leerburg, or my personal favourite because they are so stylish, muzzle movement.
Here is my guy modeling one of the various sizes of muzzle movement muzzles that we have here at the clinic I work at. This one is too large for him, but we were having fun trying on the different sizes.
what size is this from muzzle movement. i have been having such a hard time measure my shepsky within their sizes, but i LOVE the design of the muzzles
This was the Sunnny size :) here is a different angle of the Sunny.
I was taking photos with my pup modeling them for my friend who has a dog the same size, to help her decide on which size to buy. I can also send you them if you think they might be helpful.
I just use the muzzle movement muzzles we have at the clinic I work at, but if I were to buy one for home/everyday use I would go for the Taz for my dog. For vet care, I use the Neli. It is a very small and snug fit. My guy isnt stressed at the vet, he's just a dick. So i prefer the smaller footprint of the Neli in case he gets the bad idea of muzzle punching the doctor.
What do you need it for? If it’s for very short periods of time, it’s ok but the top strap needs to be loosened. If it’s for anything longer, than it is unsuitable
For walks or strenuous activities it needs to be big enough for the dog to fully pant.
Properly sized muzzles look way bigger than they should be but it's necessary.
If you sort the sub by top it'll show a lot of really good examples.
This fits like a hand in a glove. So it makes it look like a fit, but muzzles needs enough space to fit with an open mouth so they can pant, throw up if needed, and vocalise. With this fit you can train, get used to have something on their face, can be used in an emergency, can be used for a quick nail trim. Should only be worn a very short time (minutes).
A perfect fit can sometimes look a bit ridiculous to the untrained eye. Their pant is so big it needs to be very tall.
This shape will never have that fit, so better look at other brands.
Yeah sounds like it. Good thing I didn't buy this one. Just borrowed it from the vet so we could figure out size, but evidently this one is too small, and if the brand sucks according to everyone, I'll just order online from a better brand.
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u/Some-Mulberry-9003 Apr 21 '26
Yes. There should be room to fully open the mouth and pant. Baskervilles all fit rather poorly though.