Baskerville Ultra Muzzle

A basket muzzle of flexible rubber that lets a dog pant, drink and take treats while it is worn, and can be heat-shaped for a better fit.

Who it suits

Dogs with average or boxier head shapes that need a muzzle for walks, vet or groomer visits, or to stop scavenging, once they have been trained to wear it.

Key facts

• Basket design made to let your dog pant, drink and take treats while wearing it (Company of Animals)
• Thermoplastic rubber; can be heat-shaped in hot tap water for a custom fit (Company of Animals)
• Several sizes; if nose length and circumference fall in different sizes, size by nose length (Company of Animals)
• Collar loop and head strap for extra security; the maker advises full supervision while worn (Company of Animals)

What reviewers say

Whole Dog Journal: In a July 2026 roundup, a licensed veterinary technician who has used her Baskerville Ultra for many years named it the best basket muzzle for bigger, boxier heads: it leaves ample room to pant, eat and drink and can be softened in hot water and reshaped, but it is not a good fit for her long, pointy-nosed dogs, has no padding on top of the snout, and a determined dog might still nip.

The Muzzle Up! Project: Calls the Ultra the gold standard for a safe, comfortable basket muzzle, but notes some supporters found the plastic chafes the skin above the nose; fabric strips can help.

We did not test it ourselves.

Pros

• Room to pant, drink and take treats
• Heat-shapeable
• Many sizes

Cons

• May not fit long, narrow or flat-faced heads, per Whole Dog Journal
• No padding on top of the snout; can chafe some dogs

Good to know

• Company of Animals recommends full supervision while your dog wears the muzzle and not leaving it on for long periods unless necessary (https://companyofanimals.com/us/brand-product/baskerville-ultra-muzzle/).
• A muzzle does not change how your dog feels; for fear or aggression, work with a qualified behaviourist and your vet.