How to Measure

Follow the guides below for instructions on how to measure for your custom muzzle and our standard size Cookie Cutters.

Submitting pictures of your measurements such as the examples is strongly recommended! Try to follow these examples the best you can! It may help to have someone assist you if possible.

Choose measuring instructions for a Custom Muzzle or for a Cookie Cutter Muzzle

Measuring for a Custom Muzzle
Measuring for a Cookie Cutter Muzzle

Measuring for a Cookie Cutter Muzzle

Follow the steps below to measure accurately for a cookie cutter muzzle. If you’re unsure about any measurement, feel free to reach out with photos and we’ll help you choose the right size.

Nose Length

Measuring nose length for a cookie cutter muzzle differs slightly from a custom fit. Measure from the inner corner of the eye to the tip of the nose, and select a muzzle that’s equal to or slightly shorter than that length. This prevents the muzzle from touching your dog’s eyes when it shifts forward as they sniff.

Nose length pictured: 4 inches

Width

Measuring width is done in two steps: 

Step 1: 
Measure the width of your dog’s bridge, about halfway down their snout. Do not curve the measuring tape around the snout. 
1st measurement pictured: 1.75 inches

Step 2:
Measure the width of your dog’s head just in front of the ears; again, try not to curve this measurement around the head. 
2nd measurement pictured: 4.5” inches

Add these two measurements together and divide by two to get an average width:
1.75” + 4.5” = 6.25 inches
6.25” ÷ 2 = 3.12 inches

Choose a size which includes your final number in the given width range.

Pant Height

It can be tricky to measure your dog while panting, so you can estimate it by measuring the closed height and adding 2–3”, depending on your dog’s size. Avoid curving the tape over the snout, as that can inflate the measurement. Very small or very large dogs may need slightly less or more added.

Closed height shown: 3.25 inches

Armin is a 65-lb dog with a long nose, so we’ll add about 2.75”, giving an estimated pant height of 6”.

Best Cookie Cutter Size for Armin:

Size Truffle: 3.75” length, 2-4” width, 6” pant

Measurement Tips & Tricks

  • Take measurements multiple times to ensure accuracy.
  • Get someone else to help you.
  • Take your photos from the same angles as the example pictures, especially for nose length and width.
  • Make sure to show where the measuring tape begins, especially for nose length (don’t cover with thumb).
  • Take breaks if necessary and go at your dog’s pace.
  • For dogs afraid of the ruler/measuring tape, use something they are not afraid of as a reference instead and measure that instead (eg. your finger, if not a bite risk for this).
  • Submit a photo of your dog panting naturally.
  • If you have a muzzle already, submit photos of your dog in the muzzle and measurements of the muzzle itself (length, width and height) as a reference.
  • Take a video if you are unable to take pictures.

Take it slow

Take measurements several times, and let us know if you need anything double-checked before placing your order!