Long-lasting chew bones for dogs
Chew bones for dogs are about far more than a treat. They're about those precious minutes when your dog settles down, holds the chew between her paws and disappears into a world of her own. Here in LONG CHEWING TIME you'll find the Delights that last the longest: 100% beef hide in Skin Delights, rabbit ears in Rabbit Delights, generous cow ears in Cow Delights, wild boar hide in Wild Boar Delights and lambskin in Small Lamb Skin Delights. All are entirely natural, made from a single ingredient, with nothing unnecessary added. This is chewing as nature intended — and it leaves your dog calm and contented long after the last piece has gone.
Chewing is one of the most natural ways a dog regulates her own stress levels. The repetitive, rhythmic movement of the jaw releases a sense of wellbeing and helps her wind down after a walk, a visitor or a day full of new impressions. That's why a chew is often the very best occupation you can offer a dog who needs to come back down to earth. It's also the thinking behind our BOF approach, Behaviour Optimizing Food, where the composition of the ingredients and your dog's behaviour are inextricably linked.
How to choose the best chew bone for your dog
The best chew bone for a dog is the one that suits her size, her jaw strength and her temperament. For the enthusiastic chewer who's happy to work away for ages, Large Rolled Delights in 100% beef hide are an obvious choice. This classic, substantial roll demands both time and patience. If you have a smaller dog, or one who eats in a hurry, Small Rolled Delights offer exactly the same satisfying gnawing in a more modest size — and you'll find plenty more suitable snacks among our treats for small dogs. Ears from rabbit, cow and pig sit somewhere in between: they're chewed through more quickly, but still represent a proper piece of work.
The ingredient matters, too. If your dog has a sensitive stomach or reacts to certain proteins, a chew made from a single ingredient is a real advantage, because you know precisely what she's getting. Wild boar, rabbit and lamb are all interesting alternatives to the more everyday proteins, and they pair beautifully with allergy-friendly meals. If you're unsure how chews fit into your dog's daily ration, our nutritional advisers are on hand by phone, chat and email to help you see the bigger picture, so that treats and your dog's daily meals work together rather than against one another.
Chew bones for puppies
Chew bones for puppies serve a very particular purpose. During teething, typically between four and seven months, a puppy has a powerful need to chew on something that offers resistance. A chew she can work on herself redirects that urge away from table legs and shoes, and makes the whole process far more comfortable. Choose the softer, smaller varieties, such as Small Rolled Delights or Small Lamb Skin Delights, and always keep an eye on your puppy while she chews. Chewing sessions should be shorter than for an adult dog, and the chew put away again once she's had her fill.
Do remember that chews count towards the day's total energy intake. A growing puppy needs precisely the right balance, and treats must never take up so much room that she skips part of her meal. You'll find both nourishing puppy meals and plenty of practical advice on feeding, growth and everyday life in our puppy universe.
Chews, teeth and wellbeing
When a dog spends a long time chewing natural ingredients, the teeth work mechanically against the surface and saliva production increases. This contributes to cleaner teeth and fresher breath, particularly in dogs who otherwise eat at speed. Chewing is no substitute for brushing, but it's one of the most straightforward things you can do day to day — and you can read more about the connection between food, oral hygiene and bad breath.
Always offer chews in a calm setting, ideally on a surface your dog knows well, and make sure fresh water is available. If you have more than one dog, it's wise to give each of them their own spot, so that chewing time remains exactly what it should be: one of the absolute highlights of your dog's day.
