{"product_id":"pre-order-size-mia-dog-muzzle-the-muzzle-movement","title":"Size Mia Dog Muzzle, The Muzzle Movement","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     TMM \"Mia\" Dog Muzzle — Humane Innovations product description\n     Paste into Shopify product description (Show HTML \/ \u003c\u003e view).\n     Original copy — not sourced from manufacturer materials.\n     Search these tags before publishing:\n       CONFIRM-TIMELINE, CONFIRM-PROMO, MEASURE-LINK,\n       BLOG-LINK, CONFIRM-PRICING, CONFIRM-BREED\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMia - Basket Muzzle for Small, Short-Snouted Dogs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall dogs with compressed muzzles and broad cheeks are consistently underserved by standard basket sizing. Run a conventional small muzzle on a wide-faced dog and you get one of two failure modes: a basket long enough to clear the nose but loose across the cheeks, or a snug fit that crowds the mouth and restricts panting. Mia is built to solve that specific geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basket is proportioned short and wide, giving dogs with flat or semi-flat faces genuine clearance to pant, drink and take food while the muzzle stays seated. Every unit is made to order in your selected coloDesign features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONFIRM-TIMELINE: TMM lists manufacture starting 28 Aug 2026, arrival at\n     their HQ 21 Sept, customer shipping from 22 Sept. Those are UK-side dates.\n     Need John\/TMM to confirm the US landing date before we publish anything\n     specific — add international transit + customs. Placeholder block below\n     is deliberately vague; swap in hard dates once confirmed. --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort-snout, wide-cheek geometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Basket depth and width are set for dogs with shorter noses and broader facial structure, rather than scaled down from a longer-muzzled pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine panting clearance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sufficient internal depth for open-mouth panting, drinking and treat delivery when correctly fitted — the baseline requirement for any muzzle worn for more than a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat head-strap fastening.\u003c\/strong\u003e The over-head strap sits flat and low in the visual field, minimizing obstruction for dogs that rely on peripheral awareness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow mass.\u003c\/strong\u003e Basket alone: 33 g (approx. 1.2 oz). Complete standard build with rivets and buckle: 71 g (approx. 2.5 oz).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable BioThane neck strap\u003c\/strong\u003e with buckle closure for a stable, escape-resistant fit. Optional strap upgrades available for dogs that need a different fit profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiveted strap attachment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Straps are permanently riveted for load strength and cannot be removed without cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order in your color selection\u003c\/strong\u003e — practical equipment that doesn't have to look clinical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Mia fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMia suits small dogs with short snouts and comparatively wide heads, including flatter-faced small crossbreeds carrying extra width through the cheeks, and dogs that need a secure fit without excess basket length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not size by breed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Head shape varies widely within any breed, and breed-based guessing is the single most common cause of a returned or unusable muzzle. Measure first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- MEASURE-LINK: point this at our own measuring guide page, not TMM's --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#MEASURE-LINK\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the muzzle measuring guide →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBreeds Mia may suit — reference only\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONFIRM-BREED: TMM's source list says \"Bolognese Terrier\" — the Bolognese\n     is a bichon-type, not a terrier. Corrected to \"Bolognese\" below.\n     Also worth asking whether they want US-common breeds weighted differently. --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePug crosses · American Cocker Spaniel · Pomeranian · Bolognese · Cavachon · Cavalier King Charles Spaniel · Border Terrier · West Highland White Terrier · Cairn Terrier · other short-nosed terriers · small crossbreeds with short snouts and wide cheeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis list is a starting point, not a sizing chart. Measurements decide the size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoseband, attached with Chicago screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable BioThane neck strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckle fastening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiveted strap attachment points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional upgrades are available, but the standard build is fully functional as supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHardware note\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuzzles ordered in black strapping with nickel hardware ship with Chicago screws as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNoseband options\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe starred (*) noseband differs from the standard noseband in width only: the * option uses 16 mm BioThane, which adds a small amount of effective length once paired with the basket. The basket itself is identical either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoam-padded nosebands are attached with Chicago screws, and ship with two shorter screws so the foam can be removed later if preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy small dogs need properly designed muzzles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall dogs are routinely dismissed — labeled yappy, written off as having \"small dog syndrome,\" treated as less serious animals than their larger counterparts. In practice they face a harder environment: more unsolicited handling from strangers who reach for them without asking, and a world scaled several sizes too large. Vocalization is frequently their primary means of signaling that they are not coping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe working case for a muzzle is the same regardless of size. It supports handler and public safety, prevents scavenging, makes veterinary and grooming handling safer, and buys time for behavior work to progress at the dog's own pace. Several jurisdictions also require muzzling for dogs of any size on public transport or in designated areas. Mia exists because that need doesn't scale down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BLOG-LINK: TMM link two articles here — \"Why Small Dogs Need Muzzles Too\"\n     and a small-dog measuring piece. Either (a) link out to TMM's originals,\n     (b) write our own versions, or (c) drop the section. Recommend (b) or (c)\n     — outbound links to a manufacturer's blog from a product page send traffic\n     away and give GMC one more reason to read this as a scraped listing. --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot sure Mia is the right size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect sizing is what delivers safe panting space, a secure seat on the face, and no rubbing at the cheeks or bridge. If a dog measures between sizes, measure again rather than estimating from breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONFIRM-PROMO: TMM run a \"first 100 orders get a free Snootie charm\"\n     promotion. That's their offer on their store — assume it does NOT carry\n     over to us unless John has agreed it with TMM. Omitted here. Also confirm\n     whether we're taking pre-orders at all or listing on arrival only. --\u003e\u003c!-- Replace with HI support address \/ contact page — do not publish TMM's\n     support@themuzzlemovement.com on our site. --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about fit or specification? Contact our team and we'll work through the measurements with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotography shows 3D-printed prototypes. Final production colors will differ from those shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- The authorized-reseller banner already renders from {{ product.vendor }},\n     so this line is likely redundant — delete if it duplicates on-page. --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eManufactured by The Muzzle Movement | Sold by Humane Innovations LLC\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Muzzle Movement","offers":[{"title":"Baby Blue \/ Standard","offer_id":45900967772339,"sku":"Mia-Baby-Blue","price":62.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baby Blue \/ Wide (*)","offer_id":45900967805107,"sku":"Mia-Baby-Blue-wide","price":62.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray \/ Standard","offer_id":45900967837875,"sku":"Mia-Gray","price":62.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray \/ Wide (*)","offer_id":45900967870643,"sku":"Mia-Gray-wide","price":62.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Khaki Green \/ Standard","offer_id":45900967903411,"sku":"Mia-Khaki-Green","price":62.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Khaki Green \/ Wide (*)","offer_id":45900967936179,"sku":"Mia-Khaki-Green-wide","price":62.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lilac \/ Standard","offer_id":45900967968947,"sku":"Mia-Lilac","price":62.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lilac \/ Wide (*)","offer_id":45900968001715,"sku":"Mia-Lilac-wide","price":62.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pastel Pink \/ Standard","offer_id":45900968034483,"sku":"Mia-Pastel-Pink","price":62.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pastel Pink \/ Wide (*)","offer_id":45900968067251,"sku":"Mia-Pastel-Pink-wide","price":62.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teal \/ Standard","offer_id":45900968100019,"sku":"Mia-Teal","price":62.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teal \/ Wide (*)","offer_id":45900968132787,"sku":"Mia-Teal-wide","price":62.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/1460\/5491\/files\/The_Muzzle_Movement_Mia_Dog_Muzzle_with_goose_Snootie_3_398eb1ab-6dfc-4459-a848-2fe452dbedb9.webp?v=1787216430","url":"https:\/\/www.humaneinnovations.com\/products\/pre-order-size-mia-dog-muzzle-the-muzzle-movement","provider":"Humane Innovations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}