🐾 Mia Dog Muzzle
📅 Mia Production Timeline
• Basket design will be confirmed: 7th May
• Tooling begins: 28th June (approx. 9 weeks)
• Manufacturing starts: 28th August 2026
• Arrival at HQ: 21st September
• Shipping to customers begins: 22nd September
📦 Shipping Information
• Orders will be shipped in the order they are placed
• If your order includes a Mia muzzle, all items will be shipped together once Mia is ready
• If you would like other items sooner, please place a separate order
⏳ Please Note
The timeline for Mia may change due to circumstances outside of our control. If anything changes, we will keep all customers updated.
Please note: The photos used in this listing show 3D-printed prototypes and do not represent the final colours of the muzzles available for purchase.
🐾 Size Mia Dog Muzzle
🎁 Free Snootie™ Offer
The first 100 orders that include both a Mia Muzzle and a Snootie™ charm will receive the Snootie™ completely free.
There’s nothing extra you need to do simply add both items to your basket, and the discount will be applied automatically at checkout.
Lightweight Basket Muzzle for Small Dogs with Short Snouts & Wide Faces
Looking for a dog muzzle that actually fits a small dog with a short snout and wider head shape without compromising on comfort, pant space, or safety?
Size Mia is designed specifically for small dogs with short snouts and broader facial structure who need a secure, lightweight basket muzzle that allows them to pant, drink, and move comfortably.
Made to order in your chosen colours, Mia combines ethical function with a confident, modern design.
✨ Why Choose the Size Mia Dog Muzzle?
✔ Designed for Short Snouts & Wide Faces
Engineered specifically for small dogs with shorter noses and broader cheek structure, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit.
✔ Lightweight for Everyday Wear
Designed to be comfortable for smaller dogs, without unnecessary bulk.
✔ Vision-Friendly Head Strap Design
A flat head strap fastening reduces visual obstruction and supports spatial awareness.
✔ Full Panting & Drinking Space
A properly fitted basket muzzle should allow your dog to pant freely. Mia is designed with appropriate depth for safe airflow and natural movement.
✔ Secure & Reliable Fit
Includes an adjustable Biothane neck strap with buckle fastening for a stable, escape-resistant fit, with optional upgrades allowing you to customise the fit for your individual dog's needs.
✔ Made to Order
Choose your custom colours and create a muzzle that feels confident, not clinical.
✔ Ethical Muzzle Design
This is a basket muzzle designed by a team of animal behaviourists ensuring your dog can pant, drink, and take treats when fitted correctly.
📏 Who Is Mia For?
Mia is ideal for:
- Small dogs with short snouts and wider head shapes
- Flatter-faced small crossbreeds with more room around the cheeks
- Dogs who need a secure fit without excess length
⚠️ We do not recommend sizing by breed alone. Head shape varies hugely within breeds.
To ensure the correct fit, please follow our Measuring Guide before ordering.
🐾 Why Small Dogs Deserve Thoughtful Design
Small dogs are often unfairly labelled as “yappy,” described as having “small dog syndrome,” or dismissed as not being “real dogs.” In reality, they experience the world very differently their size can make everyday environments feel overwhelming and unpredictable.
They are also more likely to attract unwanted attention, with people often reaching out to touch them without consent. For dogs who are already unsure, this can add further stress and discomfort.
For many small dogs, vocalisation is a primary way of communicating fear, discomfort, or uncertainty. These behaviours are not flaws, but important signals that a dog is struggling to cope.
A muzzle can be just as valuable for small dogs as it is for larger dogs. It supports safety, responsible guardianship, and allows training to progress at the dog’s pace. Muzzles may also be used for scavenging prevention, when meeting new people, during dog interactions, or for veterinary visits.
In some countries, dogs of all sizes are legally required to wear muzzles in certain public settings, such as transport or busy areas.
The Mia Dog Muzzle was created with this in mind, recognising that small dogs deserve the same level of thoughtful design, comfort, and respect as any other dog.
🐶 Breeds Mia May Suit (Guide Only)
- Pug crosses
- American Cocker Spaniel
- Pomeranian
- Bolognese Terrier
- Cavachon
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Border Terrier
- West Highland White Terrier
- Short nosed terrier
- Cairn terrier
- Small crossbreeds with short snouts and wide cheeks
Again, measurements are essential for confidence in sizing.
⚖️ Weight
Light enough for small dogs. Strong enough for daily use.
🧵 What’s Included
All made-to-order Mia muzzles come as standard with:
- Basket
- Noseband (all Mia nosebands are attached with Chicago screws)
- Adjustable Biothane neck strap
- Secure buckle fastening
- Riveted strap attachment
Straps are permanently attached using rivets for strength and safety. They cannot be removed without cutting.
Optional upgrades are available but not required for full functionality.
🪛 Hardware Note
If you choose:
- Black strapping
- Nickel hardware
Your muzzle will come fitted with Chicago screws as standard.
🧵 Noseband Options Explained
The only difference between the standard noseband and the * version is the width:
- Standard noseband
- *Noseband = 16mm Biothane (adds extra length when paired with the basket)
The basket itself does not change.
If selecting the foam-padded noseband, Chicago screws are used for attachment. Two shorter screws are included if you later remove the foam.
💬 Not Sure If Mia Is Right?
Choosing a dog muzzle can feel overwhelming — we get it.
That’s why we strongly recommend using our Measuring Guide before purchasing. The correct size ensures:
- Safe panting space
- Secure fit
- Avoids rubbing
- Confident, comfortable wear
If you’re between sizes or unsure, measuring is always better than guessing by breed, or reach out to our team via Support@themuzzlemovement.com and we can support you..
The Muzzle Movement Difference
We design muzzles that allow dogs to:
- Pant
- Drink
- Take treats
- Move comfortably
Because a muzzle should be to provide safety and comfort - not as punishment.
Check out our blog, “Why Small Dogs Need Muzzles Too,”
To learn why muzzles aren’t just for big breeds and how they can support safer, happier walks for dogs of all sizes. READ MORE
Measuring Small Dogs for a Muzzle
Extra Considerations for Tiny Faces, Big Feelings & Fluffy Coats 🐶
Measuring a small dog for a muzzle can come with a few unique challenges. Tiny faces, fluffy coats, prominent eyes and sensitive handling can all make the process feel a little more complicated, but with the right approach, it can absolutely be done gently and accurately. READ MORE
