MRC:
A recording of the physical,functional,and performance characteristics for an item of supply.TEXT
General Description:
The muzzle shall be designed and constructed to fit around the dog's snout to provide the handler a means to prevent the dog from biting without restricting the dog's breathing or its ability to pant, drink, or vomit. It is intended as a safety measure for handling the dog in stressful situations, particularly while administering first aid to the dog. The circumference of the muzzle body shall be adjustable to sizes from 8.5 to 12 inches at the rear, and 7 to 10 inches diameter front. Muzzle bodies adjustable to larger and/or smaller sizes in addition to the ranges specified are acceptable. The length of the muzzle body shall be not more than 3 inches from stop to nose. The combined length of the buckled attachment straps shall be adjustable from 12 to 18 inches. Straps adjustable to larger and/or smaller sizes in addition to the specified range are acceptable.