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MudBuster Buying Guide — Sizes, Prices & Buyer Questions

3 detailed guides and answers in this section

The Dexas MudBuster comes in five sizes — XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, XL — and the right choice depends almost entirely on paw width, not body weight. Most sizing mistakes come from buying by dog breed instead of measuring the paw at its widest point.

The Medium runs around $13.49 on Amazon (April 2026) and is the most popular size by a wide margin: it fits paws 2.5–3.5 inches wide, which covers most 35–65 lb dogs (Labs, Goldens, Aussies, Huskies). The XSmall fits paws under 2 inches — toy breeds, Maltese, small terriers. The Large fits paws over 3.5 inches — Shepherds, Rotties, larger 60+ lb dogs with broad pads. When a dog sits between sizes, going one up almost always works better than one down: a too-tight cup can't twist properly.

Below: size-specific buyer guides for the three most-asked configurations, with measurements, fit reports from real owners, and the Amazon link for the size that fits your dog.

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MudBuster size chart at a glance

Size Paw width Typical dog Cup height Price
XSmallUnder 2"Maltese, Chihuahua, Yorkie3.5"~$11
Small2–2.5"Beagle, Corgi, Cocker4.3"~$12
Medium (most popular)2.5–3.5"Lab, Golden, Husky, Aussie6"$13.49
Large3.5"+GSD, Rottweiler, Doberman8.85"~$17
XL4"+Great Dane, Newfoundland10.5"~$22

How to measure your dog's paw

Place your dog's paw flat on the floor, spread the toes naturally, and measure across the widest point of the pad — usually the front of the paw. Don't measure with the paw lifted; the toes spread differently when weight is on them. If the measurement falls on a border (e.g. exactly 3.5"), go up a size — a loose fit cleans; a tight fit doesn't.

Where to buy

Amazon stocks all five sizes consistently with Prime shipping. PetSmart stocks the Medium occasionally; Petco rarely carries it (they stock the Arcadia Trail instead). For non-standard colors or limited editions, dexas.com is the only consistent source. See our full retail availability comparison.

Common buyer questions

What if my dog is between two sizes?

Go up. A too-tight cup can't twist around the paw — the bristles miss the sides and only touch the bottom. A loose fit is annoying but it still cleans. The exception is XSmall: if your dog is borderline Small, the XSmall is usually fine because tiny paws move freely even in a marginally-loose cup.

Is there a refund or replacement policy?

Amazon offers 30-day returns on the MudBuster, no questions. Dexas direct has a similar return window. Save the original packaging if you think the size might be wrong.

Are the cheaper Amazon clones worth trying?

No. The look-alikes use thinner plastic that cracks within months and bristles that some dogs refuse to put their paw on. The $5–8 savings vanish on the second purchase.

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