Himalayan Dog Chew Original Yak Cheese Chew, 1 Large Stick, 3.3 oz, Gluten Free, Healthy Treats, Grain & Lactose Free 100% Natural, Long Lasting for Dogs Under 55 lbs

I don't know what it was about this, but when my Granddog first got it, he just rolled around on the floor with it and played and played like it was a live animal! I don't know if he wanted the "scent" on him or what, but he finally started chewing on it and seems to love it. Lasts longer than other chew options for big, hardcore chewers!

I’d read about these yak chews and thought I’d give them a try as a last resort of sorts since my 10 month Basset hound goes through bones like crazy. She loves to chew but nothing lasts. She either eats the bone within minutes or tries to eat the ones that aren’t edible (nylabone type) and I have to take them away and throw them out which is a waste of $. I wanted something that would last a few days but also not splinter or cause indigestion or dental issues. And preferably, little mess. I purchased this pack of 2 Himalayan Happy Teeth yak chews (pb flavor) to try. First, let me say that she loves them. No problems w the flavor. But she ate it within 15 minutes, at most. These aren’t cheap and I’d hoped to get more for my $. At least a day! I was disappointed but upon further inspection of the back of the package and comparing it to the other large, single pack (original; 4 oz) & small 4-pack of chews I bought (churro flavor w chicken; 4 oz), I noticed a scale on the back of all of them. I saw that this pack was rated on the lower end (2). The other bag (same company) was rated an 8. Had I seen this before I made my purchase, I’d have ensured to get a harder density bone. The size DOES NOT have anything to do w how dense the bone is so don’t assume larger is harder. The scale will help you decide what’s best. It is extremely helpful in allowing owners the opportunity to pick the right yak chew just for your pet. If you’ve a large, senior dog w dental issues or weak teeth, pick a large, softer chew. If you’ve a small dog or a puppy who’s teething, pick a smaller, softer chew. Or anything in between! Since my medium sized dogs teeth are large, I’d prefer a large, harder chew (I’m sticking w the 8) until she’s an adult. I’m wondering how many people who said the bone didn’t last purchased them w out referring to the scale? So please read the entire back of the package to get a better idea of what will suit your dog. Let’s keep in mind that it’s almost impossible to find an edible YET SAFE bone that will last very long. That’s just how it goes w animals w big, sharp teeth that chew everything so I use common sense when comparing and rating. I don’t expect to get what I didn’t pay for but I do expect to get my moneys worth. Here’s what I learned. This feedback was based on a medium sized, 10 month old dog w no dental issues. The small chews that were rated 2 were gone in a few minutes while the large chew rated 2 lasted 15 minutes. The large chew rated 8 on the scale lasted 2-3 days. She chewed it for 8 hours straight, stopping only to sleep, when she first got it around 3pm and on/off throughout the next day and finally finished it by early evening on the 3rd. All that was left was a little 1.5 inch nub. After researching, I learnt that the nub can be soaked in water for 5 minutes then microwaved for a minute or so until it puffs out. (Watch it as it heats and take it out when you think it’s about to pop.) It’ll feel light w the texture akin to a pork rind. Once it cools, (it WILL be hot), you can let your dog eat it. It’ll be very crunchy and they Will absolutely love it!! After microwaving the nub of the yak chew (8), the result was similar to the non microwaved yak chew (2). I think that’s how they soften them so that they can be rated lower. Be warned, any chew that’s 8 or above will be very hard and dense. Impaction/breaking a tooth/choking would be my only concern w these chews but that goes for just about everything a dog chews. Owners should always maintain a watch over their dog while they chew on bones. I’d suggest a large chew for larger dogs because they won’t be able to get it totally inside their mouths and that’ll slow them down. Even if it’s an 8 on the scale but smaller, it’ll still fit in their mouth where all their teeth can work it into nothing in no time. I haven’t seen any issues w diarrhea or digestion since my dog has been eating them, but I’d check w your vet about how many is the right amount per week. As for mess, the softer the chew, the messier it seems though the churro flavor wasn’t too bad. This particular yak chew, Happy Teeth (2), stuck on my carpet but was easy to pick off w my fingers though the vacuum did no good especially once the crumbs dried. The (8) made hardly any mess at all but for the random crumb here or there. Best for the softer ones to be eaten outside or on a surface where the crumbs can be easily cleaned. I highly recommend this brand of Himalayan dog chew. Just don’t forget to check the scale before making your purchase.FYI: There are yak chew/bone holders available that aid your dog in keeping it in a position that’s easier for them to chew using a screw and prevents them from choking on the small piece. (The entire thing is very hard plastic.) Once the chew is a nub, you can remove it and microwave. They’re kind of expensive ($18-30) but I found one, Bonehead, for $5 w the available coupon. It only works w the larger bones-you might check for other holders for smaller bones-but did an excellent job of allowing my dog to grasp and gnaw on her yak chew. It also gave me peace of mind that she wouldn’t swallow or choke on the nub.If this was helpful, can you please hit the thumbs up button on the bottom! Thanks.

Perfect replacement for cow shin bones! One of our dogs broke a tooth from chewing on cow shin bones. She LOVED her stuffed shin bones until the vet found a cracked tooth during her annual checkup. I went down a rabbit hole looking for alternative hard chews. I was hesitant to try this due to the price, but finally decided to give it a chance since our sweet girl looked sad. She LOVES these treats!! They don’t smell bad, and the flavor must be appetizing. They start hard, but soften after a few minutes of chewing. I can compare it to a jawbreaker; it slowly melts, and occasionally a piece breaks off. I just grabbed it and set it aside to make some puffs later. This size was perfect for our 55lb dog. She finished this one within a few hours; the second one, she took her time and finished it within the day. I will happily buy the bulk option next time!

You would think that between a 110 lb dog and a 16 lb dog, the big guy would be the most destructive chewer, right? Not so in our household.Our huge German Shepherd loves these Himalayan Chews every bit as much as our little terrier. But he holds his gently between his front paws and carefully works on it, softening the chew so that he can scrape off bits of it. Even this way, he can get it down to a nub in 3-4 hours.Our small terrier, on the other hand, isn't allowed to have these anymore. For starters, this is the only chew or cookie that she's SO crazy about that she'll try to attack her huge brother shepherd (who she normally loves) to try to get one of these away from him. Not a good plan...he's patient with her but that only goes so far. As far as chewing it, she's always been a very aggressive chewer and can demolish one of these quickly. Because of that, I worry about choking on large chunks and no longer allow her to have them. This means that the big guy can only have his under supervision. Otherwise, she'll go racing over and attack him, grab it, and race away before he even knows what hit him. Then we have a very disproportionate dog squabble on our hands.**IMPORTANT NOTE: Never seal up an already-chewed Himalayan Dog Chew in a plastic bag. It's important that they dry out between chewing sessions so that they don't get bacteria or mold growing on them. Since I generally give my shepherd a chew for just an hour or so at a time, he doesn't finish it all at once. I simply put it up somewhere out of his reach so that air can reach it.What I really like about these (besides my shepherd's enthusiasm when he gets one) is that they don't really get stinky like bully sticks and many other long-chew options. I also like that this is a Fair Trade product. They're produced by a consortium of about 900 farmers in Nepal using their own yaks and cattle.If you're interested in more details, the company's website goes into detail about how they are made. In a nutshell, the milk is boiled for hours, then hand-cranked in a centrifuge to remove the fat, then coagulated with lime juice and salt. The solids are then washed free of the lime and salt and squeezed in burlap bags for weeks to remove the moisture. Finally, they're cut to shape and strung on rope for drying/cooking with sun and smoke. The end result are rock-hard chews. One bit of information I found interesting is that the top 10-15% are taken and marketed as dog chews. The remaining 85-90% are used for local human consumption. I keep telling my dogs that they've got it better than most people. Now, if I could only get them to read this as proof.All natural ingredients: yak milk, cow milk, salt, lime juice. Contains no chemicals or preservatives.

Got super fast. My dogs love these. I have a Min Pin and Standard Poodle. Both loving these. The Min Pin was standing at the table, ready to grab it lol…… she’s not put it down. And she trashes everything so absolutely love that these are “time consuming” for her.