Ancol Dog Muzzle Gentle Strong Secure Basket Style for Aggressive Pets - Durable Plastic Biting Control Black - 30cm L x 10.5cm W - Size 8

We bought this muzzle for our rescue border collie for her own protection really so she was not put in a situation with a new dog where she felt like she needed to react. We were worried that her measurements put her between sizes as she has a very long snout but a very small circumference so we went for the larger size 5 thinking that it would probably need to be returned as too big around the nose but were pleasantly surprised to find it was a perfect fit. Length wise the muzzle was just about the right length but we removed the insert and now it is perfect. It was very lightweight and easy to fit and the dog was not bothered by it at all - I think that may be because she is used to a figure 8 head collar being around her face. It allows her to open her mouth and pant without restriction. Seems like good quality and could definitely save her from reacting and causing harm whilst we get her used to a new dog as she can snap when anxious. A very good value muzzle and, for us, a great fit if you read the sizing instructions and remember to buy according to the nose length.

Amazing muzzle! Looks amazing on my boy, and he very quickly felt comfortable in it. Only downside is that the sizing guide is off, I had to get one that was 2 sizes bigger than recommended to allow pant room.

Tidy litte muzzle ,close fitting and our dog didnt mind wearing it at all .

Worked for a while then dog broke through item, breaking strap and plastic. Only one small strip of protection for skin on nose area, so could cause irritation for longer periods.

Sizing a muzzle is complicated. For newbies, a properly fitted muzzle often looks too big, but it shouldn’t hold their mouth shut, it should allow a FULL pant. My boy is 10kg/22lbs and has a long poodle nose. He wears a size six, which is 25cm around the end of the muzzle and 9.5cm long on the nose from in front of the eyes to the end of the nose, these are OUTSIDE MEASUREMENTS, listed on the site. You will need to add to these measurements when choosing a size. The actual INSIDE MEASUREMENTS on ours is 20cm around x 7cm long. Take measurements from directly in front of the eyes to the end of the nose. And a measurement around the muzzle, just behind the nose, while they are holding a ball (to simulate a full pant). It is essential to have the muzzle big enough for a full pant for safety. It’s better, safer, to go too big than too small because of risk of overheating. While wearing the muzzle, there should be about 1/2 - 1 inch at the end of the nose when standing normally because of the insert. The neck strap is fairly long, and adjustable. We really like this muzzle and it works well for our scavenger boy, but it is not appropriate for a reactive or bite risk dog, for that you really want something more sturdy, such as a metal muzzle. This muzzle is not appropriate for flat nosed dogs or ones with overly square heads. Don’t forget that it takes time for training. You can start practicing right away with yogurt cups or similar, by smearing a little peanut butter inside to get them used to putting their nose in it. Remember also to check regularly and size up if you have a puppy. I also recommend the FB group Muzzle Up, Pup! They have instructions on how to choose the right type of muzzle for your needs (bite risk, compulsive eater, etc), how to measure, and tips for training. How big is your dog? Do they have a long nose, like a poodle or greyhound? Or a moderate nose, like a lab or golden? Lots of information and an understanding community.

The item slips off very easily and doesn’t stay secure. Despite the seller recommending Size 2 for a Shih Tzu, it’s not a good fit for the breed. The plastic clasp feels weak, and even slight movement from the dog causes it to come undone. Overall, not reliable.

I do rate this muzzle. It’s a bit flimsy and prone to breaking but the upside of this is that it is lightweight, unlike other brands, and when dealing with a dog as small as the wearer of this it is totally unnecessary for the cage to be too sturdy and super tough and therefore heavy and make the dog uncomfortable. The buckle is a bit fiddly again because it is flimsy and tends to splay out. I’m on my third muzzle now because they are not well made and break however it is the comfiest brand I have found for my dog and it will last ok if you are careful with it and they are cheap to replace, so that makes sense with the not so great quality. A shame the buckle isn’t a little better. I like the padding too. My dog is a 10kg dachshund cross with a long nose and wears size 4. He doesn’t love having it on but will forget about it on walks. If I had a heavier and more dangerous dog I wouldn’t go for this brand but something stronger.

Very good muzzle. We have 2 cockapoo’s who are getting slightly old and grumpy with other high energy dogs, and a new puppy with a family member where the dogs stayed for a few days was going to be a problem. These muzzles ensured that they could all have free roam of the property and not cause any issues to each other. We bought 2 of them, a Size 5 just fit one dog but the other was slightly small on our other dog, so returned and bought a size 6 which was perfect. The issue was her snout touched the end of the muzzle on the smaller size and it wouldn’t have been comfortable for longer periods of use. Our dogs were able to pant and drink from their water bowl without issue so ok for a sustained period of time. They’re easy to use with just a clip round the back of the head that allows for adjustment of the strap. There’s a padded strip that sits on top of the snout for comfort. For the task we required them for which was mainly bite prevention, they worked perfectly. Price wise they’re very good value. Overall they’re more than suitable for the task, and I’d just size up if you are unsure which size to get for your dog.