FINALLY something my dog will chew (besides my shoes)!
340956
My puppy does not like any of her chew toys.  She does, however, LOVE to chew things that do not belong to her.  As you can imagine, this adds another level of stress to the already challenging work of raising a pup.  I heard about bully sticks and thought they would be a great choice for my dog.

I found a package of this (Cadet) brand in a pack of (4) pieces of the 5" size on clearance at my local grocery store.  So, please note that my review is for a slightly different item than the one shown here...I can only speak to the quality of the stick and not to the sizes or to the packaging or to the value per dollar for THIS package of bully sticks.

That said, my puppy is in love with her first bully stick. She is gnawing on it as I type this, in fact!  Happy me!

I do not smell the stick from here (about three feet away).  I put my nose INSIDE of the package, and smelled a mild meaty smell.

I managed to get the partially gnawed stick from my pup and took a big whiff of a wet end, and I smelled a mild aroma similar to bacon.

For what it is worth, I consider myself to be a person with an average to above average sense of smell, but then, the scent of smoky meat does not bother me one bit (we cook a lot of bacon).  I realize that I might not be the best judge.

So, I asked my two daughters to smell it also.  They did not like the smell of the inside of the package, but each had to put her nose RIGHT INSIDE to smell anything.  Also, neither claims to be able to smell the stick while petting the dog, but if they stick their face right up by where she is chewing, they report it to smell like dog food.

At the rate she is going, this stick could last her for a couple of days to a week.  I will be curious to see how it goes.

My dog is a medium-sized breed, and is still a puppy.  The smaller pieces would probably not work out for her once she has grown up, but they are great for the size she is now (approx. 15 lbs.).

I hope this review is helpful!
4803894
Finally something my 100lb pit mix dog cant chew up in 1 day! I got it before Christmas and it is Jan 16 and the bone is still intact. I will be buying more of these.
2699920
My dog LOVES this toy!!! Most toys he chews up and destroys. This one keeps him on his feet to get the treats out so there's no time to chew it :) We fill it with Milk-Bone trail mix
3321667
My pit will not only tear any toy into shreds, she then eats the shreds and has to go to the vet. I can't give her hard toys like Nylabones because she chews on them so hard that they rip up her gums and I'm afraid she's going to crack a tooth. Finally I realized I could give her hard rubber toys because she can't tear them up but they're not too tough on her mouth. So far this Hurley toy and the black "extreme strength" Kongs are the only things that have been able to stand up to her chewing. I think she'll eventually be able to puncture this toy and tear it up, but so far it has lasted for a few months so it has been a great purchase and will be worth replacing when it wears out.
3631476
It is so hard trying to find my dog a chew toy--he is a power chewer. I have bought him every brand under the sun, including Kong, and he just chews right through them with no problems! Petco used to sell Bionic but they no longer carry this brand there. Luckily I found this toy here on Amazon as my dog has not been able to chew through it! It keeps him occupied and his teeth nice and healthy. I am very happy with this product and plan to buy more from this company.
3428309
My dog loves to chew on everything she can get her paws on (pens, chopsticks, heels, etc.,), even though she has plenty of toys! It was clear to me that she loved to chew on harder objects, so I picked these up for her.

She loves these and has chewed up much of it! It's time for a replacement as these are not healthy if your dog eats it or may choke on it.

Beware: Please be careful not to step on it! It really hurts after being chewed up!
2768909
These chews have really helped with her bad breath! They help kill the bacteria (I'm guessing) and remove plaque (with enzymes). I give her 1 or 2 a day, and she absolutely loves them. She can chew through one pretty fast. They are about 5 to 6 inches long and range from thin and crispy to thicker and more hard (all inside the same bag). I like the variety, and I think my dog does as well. They don't stain the carpet (I have almost white carpet). I recommend these over regular bones as a treat because the enzymes inside the bone really help dogs with their teeth, and do not just cover up bad breath with a "doggie mint" I always like to supervise my dog when she is chewing a bone - give them to your dog when you are watching TV so or reading so you can keep an eye on your dog. Have fun :)
4529885
Losts  of fun for my dog! Important: really durable!
4792231
I think this is going to last longer than other toys do with my dog!
2326548
I was so disappointed when my grocery store of choice decided not to carry these anymore. Then I found them on Amazon!!!! Amazon rocks!!! My dogs LOVE these. They sit for hours chewing on these rawhides and I don't have to worry about them cracking in sharp pieces like other brands. Once my dogs chew them down small, I just throw away those pieces and give them a new one. We recently had a litter of six Jack Russell puppies which can get loud and destructive, especially if they are teething. These Heartyhides are AWESOME for teething puppies, as well. Thanks for coming to the rescue Amazon and thanks to Busy Dog Treats!
3005794
Very sturdy , good product. It survives my dog that chews on everything!
4938923
I gave my dog one of these around 8pm before the NBA game. It took him a little while to realize he could chew on it as the hooves are very hard and don't have much smell.

When the game finished, around midnight, he had JUST gobbled up the last piece of this rawhide. He did not put this thing down once for 4 HOURS STRAIGHT!

Anytime I went in another room, he picked it up and brought it with him.

He normally goes through a bully stick in 15-20 minutes, so this was incredible. I will definitely be purchasing more in the future, probably in bulk.
896446
I bought the 7" bones in a 12 pack based on customer's saying that the bones will last about 1 week for active chewers. It's been 2-3 months and my female collie/hound mix is still chewing on it, hasn't even broken the bone yet.

I gave one to my boyfriend's brother dog that is a female american bulldog. She's already broken the bone in several places and has gotten most of the insides out and has definitely stripped the bone of the outside goodies, but still goes back to the bone when she needs something hard to chew on. She has had hers for about a month, and still in great shape and plenty left to "eat", chew on. She still enjoys it.

I gave one to my roommates dog who is a female american bulldog/lab mix and within 1 week she practically had the bone cracked in half long ways. She still chews on the bone and even totes it around with her. She was also guard her bone like no other toy.

I still have 9 left! It's like a lifetime supply for all three of these dogs!

I am VERY pleased with the Merrick brand for dog bones. I was VERY displeased with some of the reviews on this particular bone.

I am on my second trial of Merrick bones. This time the Ranger Ribs!
4250307
my dog isn't a monster chewer.... his first of these toys lasted almost 7 years(it was actually destroyed in 20 minutes by my mothers crazy chewing dog!) but for my 12lb boston, he loved this toy above all others.  with the frequent (gentle, apparently) chewing on it, each vet visit had to include 5 minutes of convincing them that i don't brush his teeth, and thats his pearly whites were au kong-ural! only recently has he switched to spazzing out over this rugby ball and stopped chewing on it, and NOW i suddenly have to brush his teeth.  i need to hide that rugby ball, so i can go back to being a slacker doggy daddy! lol
1120805
My three dogs love these Mini Bones! I'm taking off one star because I had hoped they would be "tougher" and  occupy more of my dogs' time , especially that of my destructive "chewer." Unfortunately, he manages to devour these within about three minutes, but that's three minutes that I don't have to worry about him destroying a sofa cushion or a shoe that a family member made the mistake of leaving within his reach!  sI will purchase these again.
1969480
These are wonderful!  Mypuppy loves them and will chew on them instead of shoes or other things!  The only thing i don't like is the smell.  But my Max loves the smell of them so i can deal with it!
4297239
I recently bought this item for my dog (Hound/Boxer mix) a few weeks ago and the thing is still in tact! Typically I always hesitate when buying things for her because she destroys them within an hour, most times less. That being said, dog toys get expensive because of how many I'm always having to buy. When I ordered this item I had my typical hesitation and doubt but alas, ITS STILL HERE! The ball inside is crunched down but the rubber membrane around it is still in tact. Currently she's laying at my feet crunching away at it. So happy to finally find something to keep her occupied. I will be purchasing a few more for my dog as well as gifts for the neighbors dogs as well soon. Thank you JW Pet Company! You're my hero.