What is BS 7659 - Specification for dog muzzles about?
BS 7659 is a British standard that discusses the specification for dog muzzles. BS 7659 specifies performance and marking requirements for lattice design cage enclosure dog muzzles for routine use, for example when exercising a dog.
BS 7659 also makes recommendations for the fitting, use and care of dog muzzles and includes methods of test for performance requirements.
Note: Correctly fitted lattice design cage enclosure dog muzzles allow a dog to open its mouth to pant and drink and allow vomit to drain from the muzzle; thus, they should not adversely affect the welfare of the dog.
Who is BS 7659 - Specification for dog muzzles for?
BS 7659 on the specification for dog muzzles is useful for:
- Dog muzzles manufacturers and suppliers
- Quality control personnel
- Pet care organisations
- Animal Welfare Organisation
Why should you use BS 7659 - Specification for dog muzzles?
BS 7659 has been designed to minimize the effect of severe injury to humans or animals caused by dog attacks and to accommodate the welfare of the dog.
The purpose of BS 7659 is to provide designers, manufacturers, retailers, consumers, and other interested parties with requirements for dog muzzles that should minimize the risks to humans of severe injury caused by dog attacks.
A dog can die if unable to open its mouth to pant and drink, or if vomit cannot drain from the muzzle. Therefore, box or sock muzzles are not recommended for routine use and should never be used when exercising a dog; they are only suitable for use for a short period of time by qualified personnel. Thus, BS 7659 specifies that muzzles consist of a cage enclosure that includes a front piece.
The mechanical requirements of BS 7659 only assess the ability of muzzles to withstand
specific breaking loads.
