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Key Features

  • 40% of our customers return muzzles for a different size because mistakes were made in measuring their dog before buying. We have close to 60 different styles and sizes of muzzles. Measuring a dog to pick the correct size muzzle is one of the hardest things a dog owner has to do. We will gladly exchange a muzzle for a different size but we cannot pay shipping on muzzle returns and exchanges.
  • WARNING - this is NOT a MUZZLE FIGHTIING MUZZLE for police or military dogs
  • FREE ONLINE course HOW TO MEASURE YOUR DOG FOR A MUZZLE
  • Buy any Leerburg muzzle and get FREE ACCESS to Leerburg's Online Course titled CONDITIONING YOUR DOG TO A MUZZLE
  • Leather Muzzle Sizing Chart Below
  • Lightweight and flexible
  • Provides adequate air flow
  • Not recommended for muzzle fighting

Product Description

40% of the muzzles we sell are returned because customers make mistakes in measuring their dogs for a muzzle. We stock 60 different styles and sizes of muzzles, selecting the right one for your dog is on of the hardest thing you may have to do for your dog.

We will gladly exchange a muzzle for a different size but we cannot pay shipping on muzzle returns and exchanges. We hate to have to take this position but the number of returns has forced this policy.

We do everything we can to help customers determine what size muzzle to order. We have produced a streaming video (HOW TO MEASURE YOUR DOG FOR A MUZZLE) and we are happy to offer phone consultation.

Even with all of this help, it can still be difficult to pick the correct size. The only fool-proof way of not making a mistake is to either bring the dog to our office or do the best you can with measurements and order several different sizes, then return the muzzles that don't fit. With luck, you should end up with the correct size muzzle. The only downside to this approach is you will have to pay shipping charges to return the muzzles that didn't fit your dog.

If you still need help after reviewing our sizing video and charts, call our office at (715) 235-6502. We are open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Customers who have purchased a Leerburg muzzle have FREE access to CONDITIONING YOUR DOG TO A MUZZLE This course contains 31 short videos that explain using reward based training methods to condition a dog a to like wearing a muzzle.

How to Measure Your Dog for a Muzzle

About this muzzle

Leerburg’s light weight leather muzzle allows plenty of air flow and still provides a measure of safety. This muzzle can be used at vet visits, groomers, nail clipping, and walking your dog in public. It also prevents dogs from picking things up off the ground.

This is not the muzzle we recommend for muzzle fighting (in police service work) We sell heavy duty leather muzzles designed for that training.

Additional Resources

For help in learning how to size your dog for a muzzle, we have an instructional video here and a written article here that go into greater detail.

If you are still unsure of the size to choose, measure your dog then call our office at (715) 235-6502 and we will do our best to help you decide the best style and size of muzzle for your dog.

Do not use leather conditioner on leather muzzles.

Sizing

There are several things you need to know about sizing a muzzle for your dog:

  1. The muzzle should not touch the front of your dog's nose or snout the best option is to select a size 1/2 inches longer than the nose length. If the muzzle is too long, it will be pushed back on the dog's face and obstruct their line of vision.
  2. The muzzle's circumference must be larger than your dog's "nose or snout circumference." We recommend between one and three inches larger around than your dog's muzzle circumference measurement. If the muzzle is the exact same size as your dog's nose circumference, the dog won't be able to pant. It is very important that you give your dog enough room to pant while wearing the muzzle.
  3. In addition to length and circumference, owners of some breeds (i.e. the bully breeds or flat faced breeds) need to consider the width of their dog's jaw. It is easy to pick a muzzle size with the correct length but the muzzle may not be wide enough to fit the width of the jaw. Call or email our office if you have one of these breeds and need help.

There are several Facebook groups run by well-intentioned people who are telling dog owners to get these HUGE HUGE Muzzles. These folks claim these monster muzzles allow a dog room to pant. This advice is 100% incorrect. These huge muzzles come off too easily. If you have an aggressive or reactive dog, the last thing you want is for a muzzle to accidentally come off.

I have been involved in training police service dogs since 1985. I produced police K9 training videos on muzzle fighting. If you size a muzzle the way we explain your dog, it will have all the room it needs to pant when exercising.

Size Chart

Muzzle StyleLengthCircumference
M5"12"
D15.25"13.75"
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