{"product_id":"ancol-plastic-dog-muzzle-black-red-size-5-basket-muzzle","title":"Ancol Plastic Dog Muzzle Black Red Size 5 Basket Muzzle","description":"\u003ch5\u003eAncol Obedia Basket Muzzle – Size 5\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize 5 sits in the middle of Ancol's nine-size Obedia range, and their chart gives it as chin 11.3cm, nose 6cm, muzzle 23cm and end 20cm. That comes out about right for a springer, a working cocker or a border collie — a dog with a proper snout but nothing like a large-breed head. Two dogs of the same breed can still land a size apart, so hold a tape against all four figures before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting that number wrong spoils the muzzle in either direction. Too tight and the dog cannot open its mouth wide enough to cool itself; too loose and it will be pawed off inside a hundred yards. There is no reliable route from breed name or bodyweight to a size here, which is why the measuring is worth ten minutes of your evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen basket design. Ancol confirm the dog can pant, drink and accept treats while wearing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-moulded rigid basket that holds its shape rather than collapsing onto the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps manage biting and scavenging, and makes vet visits and busy places workable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirflow through the basket on all sides, which is what makes longer wear possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine sizes in the range, so a proper fit is achievable rather than approximate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashes with warm water and mild soap, no special products needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs whose four measurements sit at or just inside chin 11.3cm, nose 6cm, muzzle 23cm, end 20cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mid-range muzzle, suiting spaniels, border collies and similarly proportioned dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVet and groomer visits, public transport, busy pavements, and reactive-dog training work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs that scavenge or eat things they should not on walks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne step down is size 4 (9.5 \/ 5 \/ 20 \/ 18); one step up is size 6 (12.5 \/ 6.7 \/ 25 \/ 21.5). Of the sizes either side, we stock size 7.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your measurements fall between size 5 and size 7, take size 7. A slightly roomy basket still allows panting; a tight one does not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo small for a labrador, german shepherd, rottweiler or similar large breed — those want the Ancol Obedia Basket Muzzle Size 7, or Size 9 for the biggest heads. Both are stocked here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure first, with a soft tape, and compare against all four of Ancol's figures rather than one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce it gradually and positively — Ancol's own instruction is to build up wearing time slowly. Start with the dog putting its nose in for a treat and nothing more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit it so the basket clears the end of the nose and the dog can open its mouth fully to pant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the dog can reach water through the basket before you rely on it on a walk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean regularly with warm water and mild soap, and let it air dry fully before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncol publish a fitting video for the basket muzzle if you want to see it done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize 5. Ancol's figures: chin 11.3cm, nose 6cm, muzzle 23cm, end 20cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncol's published size chart, in centimetres. Chin \/ Nose \/ Muzzle \/ End: size 1 — 9 \/ 5 \/ 14 \/ 12. Size 2 — 9 \/ 5 \/ 16 \/ 15. Size 3 — 9.5 \/ 5.8 \/ 18 \/ 16. Size 4 — 9.5 \/ 5 \/ 20 \/ 18. Size 5 — 11.3 \/ 6 \/ 23 \/ 20. Size 6 — 12.5 \/ 6.7 \/ 25 \/ 21.5. Size 7 — 12.7 \/ 7 \/ 27.5 \/ 24.5. Size 8 — 14 \/ 8 \/ 31.5 \/ 26.5. Size 9 — 14 \/ 8 \/ 33 \/ 29.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncol label the four columns Chin, Nose, Muzzle and End but do not define how each is measured, so compare all four against your dog rather than relying on one figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen basket construction. Ancol product code 196500.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold by Ancol under the Obedia brand as the Basket Muzzle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncol publish no material specification, no colour specification and no strap detail for this muzzle, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave a muzzled dog unattended, indoors or out, and never leave one muzzled and crated or tethered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use a muzzle that prevents panting, and think hard before using any muzzle in warm weather. A dog cools itself by panting; restrict that and you risk heatstroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce it gradually with positive association over days or weeks, not minutes. A muzzle forced on will be fought every time after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA muzzle manages a risk. It is not a substitute for training or behavioural help, and it is not a substitute for meeting any legal requirement that applies to your dog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the basket regularly for cracks, splits or distortion and replace it if you find any.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the dog can drink through the basket, and carry water on any walk longer than a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ancol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41372259024960,"sku":"hvq1789537081984","price":10.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/4091\/9616\/files\/ancol-plastic-dog-muzzle-black-red-size-5-basket-muzzle_1.jpg?v=1789537086","url":"https:\/\/heritagefashionclad.shop\/products\/ancol-plastic-dog-muzzle-black-red-size-5-basket-muzzle","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}