My dogs hate them but we love them. They did get used to them and they scare people off from talking to you at least, especially annoying little kids asking to pet my dog.

Seems like that could of had a little better design but overall does what it needs to. He can drink and pant.

It is soft and pliable won’t hurt your pups snout. The basket is roomy so they can breathe, drink, let that tongue hang out just be themselves.

As stated, this muzzle works perfectly. A metal one and the muzzled dog can break things, hurt you or other dogs by blunt force. But this one is soft enough that doesn't happen but sturdy enough that it's not super soft or useless. This is the absolute perfect muzzle after trying all the designs.