Black elastic encircles the dog's snout and exerts a firm yet humane pressure. The elastic is positioned to allow breathing (at the front and back of the mouth) and panting. Red webbing limits expansion of the elastic. The neck strap is attached at three points, and makes it very difficult for the dog to dislodge THE HUSHER size 4b - for shorter snouts - Beagle, Standard schnauzer, Standard poodle.This is not a muzzle or a halter.