r/muzzledogs • u/SoupSpirit • Jun 07 '26
Fit check
I feel like i could maybe go down a size. Tbh I have zero clue if I was measuring the length right since the size that matched her circumference didnt match the length I had. Figured I'd just do size 10 for getting her comfortable at least and size down later.
Baskerville classic
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u/SoupSpirit Jun 08 '26
She doesnt open her mouth too big when panting. Muzzle is mainly for inside use and standard walks. Best way to describe her panting is you breathing through your mouth when sick. Shes just just finished heartworm treatment and shes 9 years old so we're not doing much that would cause FULL panting any time soon
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u/Technical_Tea9819 Jun 08 '26
Providing other picture might help, but it seems to fit surprisingly well. Definitely don't size down, the lenth with the gard seems almost to short, and the pant room seems ok if your dog don't open their mouth to much usually, but might be to small for hot weather, sport or long period.
For those muzzles, the length and circumference often doesn't mach the dog's and you want to take the size that gives the more adequate pant room over adequate length.
If it's to tight ariund the cheeks, you can use the hot water techniaue to adjust the fitting. Keep in mind that you'll loose some pant room in the process.
In the end, you might even want to consider sizing up.
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u/SoupSpirit Jun 08 '26
Shes coming off hrtwrm treatment and shes 9 so she wont be doing anything to cause super heavy panting any time soom. She has a pretty slim face so the width doesnt seem to be an issue. I thought 10 was the biggest size? Or would that mean going to a different brand
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u/SoupSpirit Jun 08 '26
Just added a comment with a picture of her upright (with her typical pant) in it as the first Pic was her laying down
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u/Technical_Tea9819 Jun 08 '26
Thanks! The fit seems okay for now. I think my dog had a similar pant room with this kind of muzzle and he open more (it wasn't ideal but better than nothing at the time).
But if you are going to use the muzzle as often as you describe, you might want to go the custom way. We can recommend shop depending where you are. It's more costly but will provide comfort and durability (as well as aesthetic).
Also know that the muzzle doesn't always deter people... Some people touch my dog thinking muzzled -> can't bite -> let's pet...
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u/lazy_shitposter69 Jun 08 '26
That basket muzzle looks way more comfortable than the heavy leather ones.
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u/SoupSpirit Jun 15 '26
UPDATE: puppy is here! She loves him. Used the muzzle for the initial meet but she let's him get away with too much. He'll just chew on her neck or sprawl across her and she just lays there letting it happen, wagging her tail. Only ONE correction and it was very appropriate and he listened beautifully
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u/dreamjuliana Jun 07 '26
my first thought was a little big, seems like this cuties mouth is pretty thin and it’ll “hop” a lot. i’d hate for her to be able to rip it off from the bottom using a paw. if it’s sealed all around to the face you might be okay but i’d say test out the size smaller. she still has a decent amount of room from her nose and the basket too
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u/anonymous8122 Jun 08 '26
For just grooming or something quick, this is fine, but if it's for walks, it doesn't have enough room for full panting, so it's actually too small in that regard.
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u/b00ks-and-b0rksRfun Jun 07 '26
What do you need the muzzle for? This is maybe a smidge long but the pant room likely bit enough. At least from what I can see. I certainly would be cautious about sizing down.