Metal basket dog muzzle for large breeds with black leather straps, beside a golden retriever wearing one

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All about this product

Product description

A basket muzzle is the humane choice and it looks like the opposite, which is why so many owners buy a close-fitting fabric one instead and then discover their dog cannot pant in it. Panting is how a dog sheds heat. An open steel cage lets an animal breathe fully, drink, and take a treat, which is the difference between a muzzle you can walk in for an hour and one that becomes dangerous after ten minutes.

This one is stainless steel with genuine leather straps, alloy steel rivets and metal buckles, sized specifically for the broad, long snouts of adult Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds. The whole thing weighs 250g.

Stainless steel basket with genuine leather straps
Alloy steel rivets and metal buckles
Sized for adult Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds and similar
Muzzle length 13cm, front height 10cm, front length 11cm
Weight 250g
Black finish

Two things worth knowing. The specification we hold for this muzzle is incomplete and mentions no padding at the contact points, so we will not claim it is padded. And a muzzle needs introducing slowly with food across a couple of weeks, because putting one straight onto a stressed dog teaches them to hate it.

Who it's for: Owners of large breeds needing safe management for vet visits, scavenging on walks, or a behaviour plan already agreed with a trainer.

Why we chose it

A basket muzzle looks like the cruel option and is the humane one: a dog can pant, drink and take a treat in it, which is the difference between an hour's walk and ten dangerous minutes. Measure against the 13cm length before ordering.

— Matt, founder

Material & product details

Material: Metal basket with leather straps
Colour: Black
Material: Stainless steel mask, genuine leather straps, alloy steel rivets, metal buckles
Package size: 15.0 × 12.0 × 13.0 cm
Suitable for: Adult Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, etc.
Muzzle weight: 250g
Product weight: 250 g
Dog mouth length: 13cm
Rear muzzle length: 13cm
Front muzzle height: 10cm
Front muzzle length: 11cm
Rear muzzle circumference: 39cm
Reference neck circumference: 47-64cm

Delivery, returns & payment

Delivery

Tracked UK delivery — your estimated arrival date is shown above and updates automatically. Standard delivery £2.99, and free on orders over £39. Full details on our delivery information page. Delivery information

Returns

30 days to change your mind, no interrogation. Items need to be unused (sensory products unopened, for hygiene). Full details on our delivery & returns page.

Payment

Secure checkout by Stripe — cards, Apple Pay, Link and Klarna. We never see or store your card details.

Common questions

What is included?

1 × dog mouth cover. Check the selected option before ordering.

What size is it?

15.0 × 12.0 × 13.0 cm. Every measurement we hold for this product is in the specifications above.

How big or heavy is it?

250g, according to the manufacturer’s specification.

How long does delivery take?

Your estimated delivery date is shown above and updates automatically. UK orders are sent tracked — standard delivery is £2.99, and free on orders over £39.

How do I track my order?

As soon as your order is dispatched we email you a tracking link, so you can follow it all the way to your door.

What is it made from?

Metal basket with leather straps. Full specifications are listed above.

What if I need to return my order?

You have 30 days from delivery to change your mind. Just email us with your order number and we’ll send the return steps the same working day — see our delivery & returns page for details.

Muzzles

Metal Basket Dog Muzzle For Large Breeds

A roomy breathable muzzle sized for retrievers, shepherds and other large dogs.

£15.99

Delivery £2.99 · free over £39

A roomy breathable muzzle sized for retrievers, shepherds and other large dogs.

£15.99

Delivery £2.99 · free over £39

Size: Sized for adult Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds: muzzle length 13cm, front height 10cm.

· tracked

30-day returns · Free return postage

Secure checkout by Stripe · Card, Apple Pay & Klarna

Two things worth knowing

The specification we hold for this muzzle is incomplete and mentions no padding at the contact points, so we will not claim it is padded. And a muzzle needs introducing slowly with food across a couple of weeks, because putting one straight onto a stressed dog teaches them to hate it.

Why shop with Giddy Pets?

Why buy from Giddy Pets?

Carefully selected by pet ownersEvery product is chosen and quality-checked by people who actually live with dogs, cats and small pets.
Tracked delivery on every orderUK delivery with tracking as standard — and it’s free when you spend over £39.
UK customer supportReal, UK-based humans read every email — usually Matt, the founder. No bots, no ticket numbers.
Easy returns30 days to change your mind, no interrogation. If it’s not right, we’ll make it right.