Muzzle Question.

MileyReilly

Hi I'm looking for advice on muzzle size.

My big bear who is a "dangerous breed" is going to start wearing a muzzle even tho she's the last dog in the world who would ever bite.

She is a big lazy lump and when I walk her she has her mouth wide open panting away. But when I put the muzzle on she can't open her mouth as wide. Now she can open her mouth a bit I'm not that stupid I know she needs to pant but I'm not sure if it's just too small or its normal? For argument sake just say she opens her mouth 6 inches without a muzzle and she can only open it 2 inches with a muzzle. Is it enough?

I tried her with the biggest muzzle I could find and she could fully open her mouth but it was just way too big for her face and looked silly.

muddypaws

She's a restricted breed, not dangerous, I know its semantics, but if we can its best to avoid using the D word

What breed is she, and what brand of muzzle are you trying?

MileyReilly

muddypaws wrote: »

She's a restricted breed, not dangerous, I know its semantics, but if we can its best to avoid using the D word

What breed is she, and what brand of muzzle are you trying?

Hi she's an American Akita and I've tried a size 6 (the biggest size) ultra muzzle which is huge, way too big. Now the new one is an xl julius k9 . She's 10 months old if that matters.

ganmo

Take a look at greyhound muzzles. They might suit. Anythin that will stop the dog either opening its mouth wide enough or getting a hold of whatever

muddypaws

ganmo wrote: »

Take a look at greyhound muzzles. They might suit. Anythin that will stop the dog either opening its mouth wide enough or getting a hold of whatever

A greyhound muzzle would probably be too narrow for an Akita.

MileyReilly wrote: »

Hi she's an American Akita and I've tried a size 6 (the biggest size) ultra muzzle which is huge, way too big. Now the new one is an xl julius k9 . She's 10 months old if that matters.

Oh, the ultras are usually a good fit. Did you try the smaller sizes? What about the fabric muzzles? They are still legally muzzles, but the front of the mouth is left open.

There is somewhere that makes muzzles in different shapes and sizes, I'll see if I can find a link to it

muddypaws

Try this place, it is mainly for lurchers, but they have a huge variety, and if you contact them with the measurements, they may well have one to fit properly.

http://www.lurcherlink.org/llink/forum/viewtopic.php?t=47289

MileyReilly

muddypaws wrote: »

Try this place, it is mainly for lurchers, but they have a huge variety, and if you contact them with the measurements, they may well have one to fit properly.

http://www.lurcherlink.org/llink/forum/viewtopic.php?t=47289

Great thanks I'll have a look at that link. Do you think this looks too big? I might just stick with it cause at least she can pant which is the main thing

MileyReilly

muddypaws wrote: »

Try this place, it is mainly for lurchers, but they have a huge variety, and if you contact them with the measurements, they may well have one to fit properly.

http://www.lurcherlink.org/llink/forum/viewtopic.php?t=47289

Great thanks I'll have a look at that link. Do you think this looks too big? I might just stick with it cause at least she can pant which is the main thing

MileyReilly

This is the smaller one

Toots

It's hard to tell from your pic but it looks to me like it's up very close to her eyes?

MileyReilly

This is the smaller one! First one is the big on .

MileyReilly

This looks better but can't open her mouth very wide to pant.

DBB

Try again with the link there op... It's not linked in either of your last two posts;)
The big one isn't too far off the mark size-wise... The fabric muzzles are a non-runner for anything other than brief spells (eg the vets, groomers), but never for exercising as they do not allow a dog to pant properly.

DBB

OK... Link to photo is there now, ignore my comment above!
I think the larger, plastic muzzle is a far better fit for her op. She can also drink with it on (the water would kill the leather Julius muzzle), and you can offer her treats through it too.

MileyReilly

Thanks very much for reply. I just brought her for quick 10 min walk and the julius one is a no go as she couldn't pant. Going to go again now with bigger one and see how it goes

muddypaws

Yeah, I think the baskerville ultra looks OK, she is still growing. I use one here, am using it at the moment on a new dog that has come in, and I have taken the bit off that goes between the eyes. I still find it effective.

MileyReilly

Surely this is too big?

muddypaws

Yes it does look too big in that photo. But then I'm not sure if its because its slipped down her nose

DBB

It looks like it needs the straps shortened up a bit alright

aonb

beautiful dog by the way!

dashoonage

Also kudos for muzziling the madra. I have an akita cross that is subjected to the restricted breed laws as well. They get used to the muzzle after a while so dont be worried about that. My one has now associated it with walks so is delighted to see it coming!

I went for the baskiville type and it allows her to pant and to drink with it on and its plenty tight on her to avoid any incidents.

I went for this type though which seems to have a longer snout that the one in your pic...it may suit better..

http://thumbs2.picclick.com/d/l400/pict/111490565373_/Baskerville-Muzzle-5-Corgi-All-Round-Protection.jpg