The Jafco Muzzle has been around for years. It is a plastic basket muzzle that offers a great deal of security. Many departments around the world use this muzzle for training protection dogs in muzzle work. We keep them in our kennel. The muzzle is easy to put on and easy to take off. They go on a lot easier than most muzzles.

If you are looking for a good utility muzzle that will last for years and years, this is your best choice. We use our Jafco muzzles all the time here at Leerburg. They come in different sizes. So when you order, we need to know the breed, age, and sex of your dog to try and determine what size to send.

Description:

• White, black, or clear polyethylene plastic with reinforced rubber straps
  • The clear plastic muzzle is softer and more flexible than the white or black style plastic muzzle. These muzzles are not designed for muzzle fighting training.
    
• Weight: Approximately 6 1/2 ounces
  
• Six different sizes in 2 strap style
• Three different sizes in 3 strap style
  
• Two sizes in the Rottweiler style - 3 straps

Design:

• Six sizes, with two straps, fit most breeds
• Three sizes, with three straps, fit most breeds
  
• Two sizes, with three straps, fit most Rottweilers
  
• Designed to be worn for extended periods without inhibiting the dog’s breathing, barking, panting and stress
  
• Dogs can drink with the muzzle on, using a water bowl or bucket. It is best to 'teach' your dog that it is ok to put the muzzle into the water before leaving the dog unattended for any period of time.

Fitting the Dog:

• The vinyl nose piece should be just below the dog’s stop with the end of the muzzle touching the dog’s nose
  
• When on the dog:
  
  • pull the muzzle out and down
    
  • pull the muzzle out and up
    
  • if it comes off, it’s either too loose or too big
    
• The muzzle should fit comfortably and allow the dog to pant and bark

Uses for the Muzzle:

• Prevents wound licking
  
• Prevents eating rocks, garbage, poison, etc.
  
• Prevents injuries from dog fights
  
• Some transportation companies allow dogs if properly muzzled
  
• Helps with training of aggressive or problem dogs

Sizes:

• Six sizes available in the two strap style
  
• Size 0 is smallest & fits the small breeds
  
• Size 5 is largest & fits Great Danes, etc.
  
• Two sizes for Rottweilers; size 3R and 4R
  
• Size 3R is for female Rottweilers
  
• Size 4R is for male Rottweilers
  
• The size is marked on the bottom of the muzzle

Check muzzle sizes and how to measure your dog's face!

Muzzle Warning - If you train with or use muzzles you need to read this!

Sizing Chart

** It is VERY important that you give your dog enough room to pant while wearing the muzzle. The measurements shown in the chart above are the ACTUAL measurements of the muzzle itself. You need to be sure of TWO things before you choose your muzzle size.

FIRST: The muzzle CAN NOT be LONGER than your dog’s actually “nose length”. If the muzzle is longer than your dog's nose length, the muzzle will be in the dog's line of vision.

SECOND: The muzzle's " circumference" MUST be LARGER than your dog's "nose circumference." We recommend between 1 -3 inches larger than your dog's measurement. If the muzzle is the exact same size as your dog's nose, the dog won't be able to pant. Its mouth won't even be able to open.

If you are unsure of the size to choose, measure your dog then call our office and we will do our best to help you decide the best style and size of muzzle for your dog.

January 18, 2011

I have to say I was skeptical about a muzzle made of plastic and equally skeptical I'd find one that would fit my crazy Basinji mix's weird nose. I purchased a Jafco muzzle, size 2 for him and it's been a breeze to get him adjusted and now I'm not worried about anyone getting hurt. It is a very nice muzzle and you may have saved my dog's life. (I am, of course, training with him too.)

Thank you very much.
Susan

December 23, 2008

Hi Ed:

I wanted to write and thank you. We recently ordered a Jafco muzzle for our German Shepherd Kazan. In the past we would wear a typical cloth muzzle to take him to the vets and he would fight us every time we would put it on. We got the Jacfo muzzle a couple weeks ago and I followed the instructions that you showed on your DVD on how to get the dog acclimated to wearing a muzzle. I can't thank you enough. For the first time, he does not fight us to wear the muzzle. When I bring the muzzle out he'll go and sit down on the floor and allow me to put the muzzle on without any resistence. It's really amazing.

I was skeptical that this would work on him since he had worn a muzzle in the past and didn't like it but I took my time and fed him treats out of the muzzle for a week. After he was comfortable taking the treats out of the muzzle, I then put the muzzle on him and he tried to pull it off but after I told him "No" he quit and now he wears it without trying to pull it off.

Thanks again and Happy Holidays.

Gina

My dog is a 4 yr old chow / akita mix who has fear aggression at the vet. So, I ordered a Jafco muzzle from your company for vet visits.

The pictures of how to measure are EXCELLENT! It was a perfect fit.

It was so much easier to take him in already muzzled. He has never exhibited any aggression towards me...but, he is awful at the vet. The muzzle they use at the vet does not allow him to open his mouth at all.

At least with the Jafco he can still pant and I don't have the stress (for him and me) of trying to muzzle him when we are there and he's afraid. I am very satisfied with my purchase!

Barbara

Hi,

I am interested in the Black Jafco Muzzle. Question, how do you go about fitting and measuring circumference of snout? How will it hold up in cold weather? crack, fall apart?? How will it hold up to dogs who don't like them on and are rubbing faces on ground (particularly in the cold weather)? I also need something the dogs can run and pant/breath well in.

I guess I would recommend that you tell me what breed, sex, and the weight of your dog. Then I can make a recommendation for what size to get for the dog.

We have never had anyone complain about the muzzles quality in cold weather. You can assume that it will be fine.

For the money the plastic muzzles can't be beat, of course if you want the best, buy one of the Police style leather muzzles. That’s what I use for my police dogs.

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