PLASTIC Muzzles

Plastic muzzles are the most common muzzle out there but most only work for smaller dogs. They can be a great option for training or using at the groomers/vets. Most are lost cost and easy to find in emergency situation but long term may not last compared to other muzzle options.

BASKERVILLE CLASSIC

  • Manufacturer: Company of Animals
  • Location: USA
  • Ships: Worldwide
  • Options: 13 sizes
  • Sellers: 10+
  • Scavenge Proof: Yes
  • Bite proof: Yes
  • Extras: They also come with an extra insert to stop the nose from going to the front of the muzzle, but it takes away length.

PROs:

  • Bite proof

  • Addable scavenging guard

  • Lightweight

  • Lower price

  • Available internationally

  • Short nose options

  • Good for training​

CONs:

  • Limited size range (medium and under dogs)

  • Smaller height at the front

  • No noseband

  • Cheaper straps

GABBY/ALFIE

  • Manufacturer: Unknown, there is many the same
  • Location: Worldwide
  • Ships: Worldwide
  • Options: 7 sizes
  • Sellers: 20+
  • Scavenge Proof: Yes
  • Bite proof: Yes unless the dog is determined

PROS:

  • fits very small snouts

  • can be used to prevent scavenging more oversized items (i.e. rocks, sticks)

  • lightweight

  • great for muzzle training

  • great for small growing puppies

  • inexpensive

  • Sold pretty much everywhere.​

CONS:

  • no head straps

  • no nose pads

  • limited sizing, from extra small to medium dogs only

  • not bite proof ( for med-xl dogs)

  • Cheap material

  • Limited sizes

BUSTER

  • Manufacturer: Kruuse
  • Location: USA
  • Ships: Worldwide
  • Options: 12 sizes
  • Sellers: 5+
  • Scavenge Proof: Yes
  • Bite proof: Yes unless the dog is determined as it could break

PROs:

  • Bite proof

  • Lightweight

  • Lower price

  • Available internationally

  • Short nose options

  • Good for training​

CONs:

  • Limited size range (medium and under dogs)

  • Smaller height at the front

  • Cheaper straps

GREYHOUND AUS

  • Manufacturer: Unknown
  • Location: AUS
  • Ships: Worldwide
  • Options: 3 sizes
  • Sellers: eBay
  • Scavenge Proof: Mostly, may need front coverage
  • Bite proof: Depends on the front coverage and flexibility
  • Extras: They also sell stool guards for some of the muzzles; it's one size that fits inside on a large muzzle and outside on a medium muzzle. 

PROs:

  • Low cost

  • Has a stool guard

  • Easy to modify/add noseband

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CONs:

  • Soft material

  • Not bite proof

  • No noseband

  • Chin strap needs removing for most dogs

  • Limited sizes

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