Can someone please tell me the diameter of the opening to drink ?I'm deciding b/t this & the RoadRefresher, not sure what will fit my dog's snout.Thx!
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I just measured mine, with the narrowest part of the opening measuring approximately 3 1/2 inches. I have a large German Shepherd and she does not have any issues.
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I have two large standard Goldendoodles and they have no problem with access. I think the opening may be about 4". I suppose a very large mastiff or Newfie, or a very short faced large bulldog could have trouble with it, but I'd be surprised. I absolutely love ours, and so has every dog that we have fostered and babysat! It keeps their beard lots dryer and the water seems to stay cleaner too. It's the favorite waterhole at our place!
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It's at least 4" and provides plenty of room for a large dog's snout, which doesn't really go that deeply into a bowl anyway. The tongue does all the work! As for the bowl, all my dogs love it. I don't know if there's a sensory aspect, but it seems that they drink more water. My kitchen floor stays clean and dry with the buddy bowl. The only downside to the bowl is that it can be difficult to pop apart for cleaning. I wish they came in stainless steel rather than plastic! Glad I got this question - it reminded me to open a couple more. My Golden Retriever/Lab/Aussie Border boys chewed up their first ones while teething! It's at least 4" and provides plenty of room for a large dog's snout, which doesn't really go that deeply into a bowl anyway. The tongue does all the work! As for the bowl, all my dogs love it. I don't know if there's a sensory aspect, but it seems that they drink more water. My kitchen floor stays clean and dry with the buddy bowl. The only downside to the bowl is that it can be difficult to pop apart for cleaning. I wish they came in stainless steel rather than plastic! Glad I got this question - it reminded me to open a couple more. My Golden Retriever/Lab/Aussie Border... » Read More It's at least 4" and provides plenty of room for a large dog's snout, which doesn't really go that deeply into a bowl anyway. The tongue does all the work! As for the bowl, all my dogs love it. I don't know if there's a sensory aspect, but it seems that they drink more water. My kitchen floor stays clean and dry with the buddy bowl. The only downside to the bowl is that it can be difficult to pop apart for cleaning. I wish they came in stainless steel rather than plastic! Glad I got this question - it reminded me to open a couple more. My Golden Retriever/Lab/Aussie Border boys chewed up their first ones while teething! « Show Less
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I am unable to take measurements but I had one before and this one is larger, I have a large cockerspaniel & it is big for him, holds a lot More water than my old one, guessing at the diameter I would say bowl measures 10 in across
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The opening on our bowl is about 3.5" and is sufficient for our St. Bernard. He doesn't need his whole snout in the bowl, just his tongue. It's his favorite water bowl.
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You can contact the company/seller directly to get the exact size of the opening. They are very nice and will respond in a timely manner! I had the larger bowl and my golden/lab mix had no problem. I highly recommend the buddy bowl!
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Hi, we ordered a replacement lid from the manufacturer in August 2012 and the opening on that one is about 3.25". You may be getting varying answers due to product redesigns over time? It's big enough for our 80-pound Labrador/Weimaraner mix without any problem.
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Helllo sorry for the delayed response. The length from the middle is 3" L X 12" W. The top frame adjusts in length. And the side gaps adjust as well. So unless you have a smaller dog that can squeeze it's head through 3" .your only issue would be the the gap between the glass. I keep an inch distance between the glass myself and so far it has worked wonderfully.
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Hi, we checked the Yorkshire 2 Gallon Beverage Dispenser in Walmart, and found that the opening is 18mm, which will fit our spigot alright. Thanks
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Yes, it should work. It's wider at the top and funnels down but not too narrowly. The wAter comes up in the basin about 3/4 way up. Dogs usually have long enough tongues to lap it up. It doesn't hold a lot of water for a long time away from home but it worked great for our road trip. We were always close enough to water to fill when needed. Hope this helps!
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The opening is oblong for drinking - a regular opening for drinking. Sounds like 9.5mm would be too big for the opening.
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I agree with J. Bauer comment! If your nose touches the hole it will stop the flow of whatever you're drinking. Maybe just check the hole as well make sure it is not partially clogged with something.
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It moves a trickle down the spout, like what is shown in the picture. It's enough for a dog or cat to lap up. For bigger dogs or dogs that are really thirsty, they can drink out of the bowl, too. I would say the trickle is about what you'd use when leaving a hose on a tree during a dry-spell -- nice and slow. Oh, and I haven't had any problems with the motors on either of the two fountains I have from Drinkwell, and I've had them for several years now.
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I have a medium (which holds 55-60 ounces of water) and it works pretty well for my two lab mixes. My larger dog is about 65 pounds and his front paws are about 3.5 inches wide. His paws fit in the opening, but just barely. The medium is a good size because it isn't too heavy. That said, it isn't deep enough to get the dirt on my dogs' lower legs. If your dog is active and likes to slide in the dirt, you may want to get the large.
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Hey there. Sorry for the delay in answering -- post-holiday bustle. The diameter is 3.5". It takes a soft silicone cover (you can find replacements for cheap online. I have not had to replace the cover that came with this model).By the way, I have graduated to the FIFTY/FIFTY Lifeline brand 18 oz. stainless steel flask (also sold by Amazon, I believe). THIS FIFTY/FIFTY is pretty much my end-all tumblers. It is perfect.
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The opening is 5.5 inches wide at its widest point. The scoop is about 4.5 inches wide. My observation is that this opening will indeed be too small for many scoops, and it seems very clear that the scoop that comes with the unit is custom-made for the unit. I found the small size of the scoop a bit of an adjustment, but now it's perfectly fine for me. This of course is a matter of personal preference. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. I am still absolutely sold on this product.
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We have two, one for a boxer like snout dog... a pit bull. Make sure it's the right size. It's all a rubber compound and straps, all basically sort of soft, no metal. It's easy to put on, has a top and bottom loop to use if wanted/needed to keep the muzzle on. I've fed my dogs treats through the muzzle, and they can take a drink as well... their tongues don't go through the muzzle, but they can dip the muzzle into a bowl of water without a problem and drink. I recommend them without question.
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It measures 4.25 inches at the bottom, providing a snug fit for a bottle. The opening is larger at 5 inches. This makes removal and replacement of the bottle easier than if the opening were smaller like the bottom. I have used mine on several short hikes and I absolutely love it.
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The drinking area is about 3" square. The water is fairly shallow so it would most likely be difficult for your dog to play too much.
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I don't own pugs but my dog doesn't have a very long nose and she drinks just fine from it. If its a matter of width you could hold it at any angle and it will still work.
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I actually have a stainless steel bowl in it for water. My dogs wouldnt drink water from the plastic ones. Diameter of the bowl is 8 1/4" & 2 1/2" tall. Fits great.
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It is 9.5 inches to the top of the black container, add another inch or two for the white fountain. I took mine apart and just used the black container because there were no filters to keep the water fresh. But I have two great danes... it would probably work OK for smaller dogs.
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The opening is the same diameter as any flask. I recommend an average sized funnel. Don't get anything too big as it will spill if you overflow. Most funnels with a long spout should fit. I don't have exact measurements for anything. Just Google it.