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What's the best comfortable muzzle for a dog that nips chickens?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 7 years and 2 months old | 16 lbs

Are cloth or basket muzzles more comfortable? My dog has a halti beacuse he pulls and he doesn't like it beacuse it makes his face itch.. what do you think would be best for him? I want to get him one to stop him from nipping our chickens..

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on August 9th, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! A basket muzzle allows you to keep it on for longer periods of time as they can breathe with it on and are more comfortable so that would be best in your case. Have a good night!

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