Measuring #2

At Muzzle Training & Tips, we use a specific and proven method for measuring dogs. While other sources may suggest different techniques, the methods listed here are the only ones we recommend when using our size charts specifically as we have spent years refining the best methods and system to help pick the correct muzzle.


⚠️ Important Disclaimer

  • Ensure you read BOTH Measuring 1 and 2.
  • If your dog is a bite risk or becomes stressed when touched near the face, do not attempt to
    measure them directly. It’s best not to proceed with hands-on measuring, instead approximate based on breed types.
  • Straight ruler or object that is marked with measurements is highly recommended for the first three measurements.

Open Height

What It Is:
The vertical distance from the top of your dog’s snout to the bottom of the open mouth during a full or regular pant.

  • Encourage your dog to exercise until they are panting.
  • Use a straight measuring tape to measure from the top of the snout to the bottom of the open mouth.

Ensure the tape is measuring the tallest part of the pant. (YELLOW line) This measurement is crucial for ensuring the muzzle allows for natural panting. If you cannot get the dog to pant to measure, see the alternative method using a ball below.

Open Circumference

What It Is:
The measurement around the circumference of your dog’s snout while they are fully panting. While your dog is panting, wrap a soft measuring tape or string around the widest part of the snout (YELLOW line). Ensure the tape is snug but not tight.

 

Note: This measurement is often challenging to obtain and is typically unnecessary if the open height measurement is accurate.

Using a Ball to Estimate Measurements

What It Is:
Using a ball or toy to approximate your dog’s full or regular pant dimensions.

  • Have your dog hold a ball or toy in their mouth that is similar in size to their pant.
  • Measure the same as mentioned above, just with the object instead of panting.
  • Ensure the ball is not too large or too small compared to your dog’s mouth.

Set 1: This ball picture shows that it is accurate to a full pant.
And measuring the dog holding the ball would be the same as measuring a full pant.

Set 2: This ball picture shows that it over exaggerates the dog's full
pant. If the person measured with the ball and you didn't check their full pant, it would be likely they would end up with a muzzle that is
too big. Either use a smaller ball when measuring or approximate by taking off some height when measuring.

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