I have a very small dog - will these treats hold up well to breaking into small pieces for reward, or will they crumble?
577655
They are very moist and should not crumble but they are very small treats to begin with so you shouldn't need to break them. I recommend them highly, my 11 month old Irish Setter will do anything you ask for them!
577656
As long as you keep the bag sealed when not in use they can be broken a little or easily sliced with a sharp knife - they are very small and need to stay hydrated.
577657
When they're fresh, you should be able to cut them into smaller pieces, but if you leave the bag open and they dry out, they might start to crumble. They are fairly small pieces as it is though, you may be able to to get away without cutting them at all.
577658
We love these and they are already pretty small. Our two Chihuahuas adore them but as to your question I think that they might crumble if broken. I have however cut them in half with a small sharp knife with some success. Be sure to keep them sealed.
577659
We have two small dogs as well. They often eat a whole one but you could break them in half.
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I can't imagine they would. I couldn't get them into the large Kong without breaking them up. Had I gotten one in, I am fairly certain my dog would never have gotten it out. I used them as regular treats and used other things in the Kong.
388659
small bites, my dog is a medium sized and she does will with them. she is a slow eater so no gulping them down.
1722367
It would depend on the size- definitely in a puzzle. You could tear them up for a treat ball.
68342
No, these are already very hard treats. I would think of you freeze them you'd cause them to break into bigger chunks because of it being frozen rather than room temp.
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Small "training treat" type ones... like Charlie Bear or something similar.
557449
They are about fist size... I don't think they could be swallowed whole by mistake. My 73 lbs shepherd mix loved these.
1024128
They are not as hard as many dog treats are, but they do require the ability to be able to chew, unless you do what I do for one of my senior dogs. I let the treat stand in hot water for about 1 minute, and then he is able to readily eat the treat.
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I wanted to answer this older question just because my answer differs from the others. We have a very small dog and he can chew it for a few hours but it still lasts until I throw the remainder away or it could sit there for a few days but I opt to give him a fresh one. They are just the right thickness and are a long lasting and fantastic treat for him! They are definitely a rawhide and the best I have ever found anywhere.
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These treats are very hard to chew & don't break apart easily. However, the Jerky Treats by the same manufacturer would make good training treats, because they are easily broken into small pieces & they are not hard to chew. My Italian Greyhound won't eat hard treats & he loves those.
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My dog is 4.5 lbs, and I budget these treats into her diet. She gets one when I leave the house, or half a one if I leave the house more than once that day. So I would say one treat a day maximum for a tiny dog. She now has a prescription diet and cannot have ANY treat with protein in it, but these were her favorite treats.
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They are soft, and I have feed them to my friend's puppy. you can break them in half to make them even smaller.
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My dog is quite a chewer, so it probably doesn't take her very long. But I can't be sure, because we give these treats when we have to crate her. I do know there's no way they last as long as rawhides, though. And be wary of the Nylabone chew toys with the sold surface. They're made in China, NOT the Healthy Edibles, which are still made here. And I won't let my dog have the ones from China, after she got really sick after chewing on one of them for several hours.
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The chews are big, and even if you break them in half they are still pretty big for a small dog. It's not easy to cut them into smaller pieces, although we do cut them to make them last longer--my husband uses heavy kitchen scissors but it is still difficult because it takes some strength. A half chew may be OK for a medium or even small dog, but for a very small dog I'm not sure it would work unless you cut into small pieces.
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They are very easy to break into bits. I actually tear mine into four pieces for my dog. Wellness also has a puppy treat that is smaller than the dog treats. These are great treats and they are not full of a bunch of junk like so many others! I only feed my dog Wellness! If you have any other questions just let me know...
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They can be broken in half for smaller dogs. My dog loves them. She gets one after her morning meal.
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I had to "crack" them by hitting them on the counter. It reminded me of a very hard Toffee. I didn't give it to my smaller dogs for fear they would cut their gums or tongue trying to eat it. My Pitty girl had no problems and loved it!! I hope it helps.