The present invention provides a
muzzle for muzzling an animal. The
muzzle features a guard comprising a wire basket configured to accommodate within its central cavity the
snout, mouth and jaws of the muzzled animal, wherein the wire basket comprises a lower enclosed niche, which is sized and angled to receive an extended lower jaw of the animal adopted in a yawn. The
muzzle also features a strap
system for securing the muzzle about the head of the animal for correct and secure enclosing and positioning of the
snout, mouth and jaws of the animal within the wire basket. The present invention further provides a method of using the muzzle and a method of manufacture.