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Post by allthehounds on Dec 2, 2012 5:57:41 GMT -5
I'm thinking of getting a couple of breezy muzzles if Cadbury is still doing them but just wanted to ask a couple of questions about them. They look much lighter than the traditional plastic box muzzle that we're using at the moment and as they're not filled in at the bottom I was wondering how safe they are to let the dogs go running in them? A few years ago, Ernie & Mou were in the garden unmuzzled when a car ran past on the lane. This obviously caused great excitment and before I knew what was happening they were rolling round on the ground together locked in combat!! Needless to say it resulted in an overnight stay at the vets for both of them and various wounds needed stitching anbd stapling. After that they always wore muzzles when outside together and Ernie does if he's on his own in the garden because he sometimes gets so excitable he'll run at us and try and grab hold of us he's not muzzled! We lost Mou to cancer back in February but we're going to be adopting a new little girl in a couple of weeks and I want to make sure they both stay safe so has anyone had any problems with their dogs nipping each other whilst wearing the breezy muzzle and if they're alone together do you think I can have as much confidence in these muzzles as I've got with plastic box muzzle? Thanks in advance for any comments. Sian.
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Post by Cath on Dec 2, 2012 8:01:59 GMT -5
Ours have breezy muzzles to wear when they go off-lead as they like to play bitey faces at the end of a game of chase (and I got fed up of trips to the vets)
They still play bitey faces but no-one has ever been hurt since we bought their breezeys
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Post by nataliesian on Dec 2, 2012 11:06:16 GMT -5
Mak, loves to nip ! its pretty much his only vice. He once got a bit of fluffy coat from a very shaggy dog but other than that he's been fine in his. We do only use it when he's running woth other dogs though.
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Post by gazer on Dec 2, 2012 12:19:52 GMT -5
I've used breezy muzzles for a while now, they are lovely and lightweight, the dogs barely know they've got them on, they can see over the top with no problem and have plenty of room to pant. My girls play bitey faces lots and when they run together Billie gets carries away with grabbing and nipping Cara, I have not had any accidents with these muzzles on. Only thing I would add is that because they are so light, they are not as strong as a heavier box muzzle, if they get bashed about abit then they are liable to break, my lot have been through several  Jacqui |
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Post by julies on Dec 2, 2012 16:42:05 GMT -5
I 'treated' Lucy to a breezy muzzle after she had bitten me and Charlie when I wouldn't let her get at cats  .. she's never managed to bite with the muzzle on even tho she's lunged at Charlie in a frenzy (baggage!) so I'm a big fan .. tho Charlies is a bigger fan of them LOL J xx |
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Post by emmajane on Dec 3, 2012 3:00:16 GMT -5
I love them, although like Jacqui we have been through quite a few and they are not easy to fix. They do take a fair bit of punishment though - my lot are ROUGH, Malc used to be able to pick up a tennis ball in his and Shay does loads of rolling around on the ground with his and they survive reasonably well.
The dogs don't seem to mind wearing them (although I do loads of muzzle training first) and I prefer them to the box muzzle because they are easier to feed through.
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Post by shinyredheart on Dec 14, 2012 13:10:19 GMT -5
Ooh, where could I get one for my Eddie?
He's just starting to recall in the safe field we go to, and I'd like to eventually try him somewhere like the beach where I know we're safe from cats but not small fluffy terriers!
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Post by samburns on Dec 14, 2012 14:25:51 GMT -5
Ooh, where could I get one for my Eddie? He's just starting to recall in the safe field we go to, and I'd like to eventually try him somewhere like the beach where I know we're safe from cats but not small fluffy terriers! Nicky (Cadbury) sells them with all profits to Gap: greyhoundgap.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=funds&action=display&thread=44981NB she has closed the shop until 1/1/13 |
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Post by shinyredheart on Dec 15, 2012 13:55:04 GMT -5
Thanks very much - I've messaged her and will wait to hear when she's up and running again.
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Post by wings on Dec 27, 2012 10:35:35 GMT -5
We have both a breezy and a plastic muzzle. When we took our dog to socialisation classes (run by sighthound experts) we were asked to only use the plastic muzzle. The danger with the breezy muzzle is that they are not as strong, and can break, leaving very sharp bits of metal poking out. This can cause injuries to both dogs.
In fact, our breezy muzzle has now broken and sharp metal prongs are sticking out, so I suggest checking these muzzles carefully each time you use them.
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Post by vickyb on Dec 27, 2012 11:09:59 GMT -5
That's odd - Sapphys broken several in various places smacking her face to the ground in and never had metal poking out at all. The plastic hasn't been particularly sharp but I check them all regularly for damage.
I didn't think there was any metal in them apart from the round joining bits.
Have they changed them?
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Post by Cath on Dec 27, 2012 11:50:35 GMT -5
We have both a breezy and a plastic muzzle. When we took our dog to socialisation classes (run by sighthound experts) we were asked to only use the plastic muzzle. The danger with the breezy muzzle is that they are not as strong, and can break, leaving very sharp bits of metal poking out. This can cause injuries to both dogs. In fact, our breezy muzzle has now broken and sharp metal prongs are sticking out, so I suggest checking these muzzles carefully each time you use them. There is no metal on the ones Cadbury sells. We have three and they get a lot of hammer and haven't broken. The plastic is softer than our box muzzles so when the hounds run into us there's less bruising  |
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Post by Nettie on Dec 27, 2012 12:38:13 GMT -5
We have both a breezy and a plastic muzzle. When we took our dog to socialisation classes (run by sighthound experts) we were asked to only use the plastic muzzle. The danger with the breezy muzzle is that they are not as strong, and can break, leaving very sharp bits of metal poking out. This can cause injuries to both dogs. In fact, our breezy muzzle has now broken and sharp metal prongs are sticking out, so I suggest checking these muzzles carefully each time you use them. Are you sure you are referring to a breezy muzzle? I think you may be confused with the plastic covered wire muzzles, these are not the same as the Breezy muzzles that Cadbury sells. |
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Post by gazer on Dec 27, 2012 12:50:24 GMT -5
My breezy muzzles have metal in them but this is just a few round rivets along the bottom edges with absolutely no sharp bits at all. The breezies that have broken in the past have never given way at the metal, just where plastic meets plastic. Mine are not from Cadbury. I've not seen a breezy where there could be sharp metal to stick out  Jacqui |
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Post by vickyb on Dec 27, 2012 14:04:34 GMT -5
My breezy muzzles have metal in them but this is just a few round rivets along the bottom edges with absolutely no sharp bits at all. The breezies that have broken in the past have never given way at the metal, just where plastic meets plastic. Mine are not from Cadbury. I've not seen a breezy where there could be sharp metal to stick out Jacqui Same here, better description than mine |
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