Muzzle (dog ownership)
A muzzle (also called a muzzle ) is an object that restricts the use of the dog's mouth, in particular prevents biting.
There are strap or loop muzzles, wire mesh constructions and leather muzzles. This is to prevent the dog from biting people or animals. The muzzle is put on the dog, for example, when walking or when visiting the vet . In the case of service dogs , a reinforced muzzle is used with which the trained dogs overwhelm the perpetrator or suspect by attacking the chest or back area.
In dog sports at greyhound races , a generous muzzle is mandatory.
A muzzle must not hinder the dog excessively: it must be large enough for the dog to pant and drink, but not so large that the dog can still bite. A muzzle that is too narrow is dangerous - especially when the dog is exposed to stress - because dogs need panting to regulate their body temperature.
Muzzle that allows panting
Muzzle loop that prevents the dog from panting
Greyhound muzzle during coursing
Muzzle compulsory
Dog breeds that are included in the list of dogs in Germany are obliged by the relevant dog laws to wear a muzzle in public places and on public transport. These include the American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pitbull Terrier, Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Rottweiler and the Tosa Inu. Certain guidelines and ordinances regarding the wearing of a muzzle and the obligation to keep a leash may differ in the different federal states. Dogs may be exempt from the muzzle requirement after an examination .
As of December 2019, a muzzle is compulsory on public buses in the Principality of Liechtenstein . This does not apply to assistance dogs or dogs with a shoulder height of up to 30 cm, which are carried in a dog basket, transport box or bag.
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Muzzle compulsory. Retrieved May 10, 2019 .
- ↑ Thomas Schwizer: From December onwards, a muzzle is mandatory in Liechtenstein buses - including on the Swiss sections. In: St. Galler Tagblatt. November 14, 2019, accessed November 14, 2019 .