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Recommend a longer lasting dog chew/bone
March 05, 2022, 05:24 PM
BigSwedeRecommend a longer lasting dog chew/bone
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I'm wondering how long the large version of this would last a 100lb shepherd?
Our Rottie we lost last year would gnaw these to a nub after a few months
March 05, 2022, 05:32 PM
RogueJSKMy 135 pound Labradoodle loves the larger Benebones/Lumabones, as well as the white beef shin bones they sell in pet stores. Those are his go-to chew toys. Benebones usually last 6-12 months, and shin bones last years.
He has no interest in rubber toys like Kongs, and destroys anything made of fabric in a matter of seconds.
(Just understand that Benebones are simply a brand of nylon bone... If they don't like other nylon bones, they probably won't like Benebones.)
March 05, 2022, 06:04 PM
Ken226quote:
Originally posted by BigSwede:
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I'm wondering how long the large version of this would last a 100lb shepherd?
Our Rottie we lost last year would gnaw these to a nub after a few months
If it lasts a month, I'd be pretty happy. They're nylon? And Edible?
I ordered 3 from Amazon, one in each flavor. I guess the nylon is inert enough that small pieces won't cause problems?
March 05, 2022, 06:06 PM
BigSwedequote:
They're nylon? And Edible?
Yessir
March 05, 2022, 06:30 PM
rscalzoquote:
Kongs
Defiantly. My Akitas would chew them like crazy and still not kill them.
March 05, 2022, 06:37 PM
GustoferThe best dog chew toy I've ever found is the
Orbee Planet Ball.
They are virtually indestructible. I have one that is on it's third dog now and still going strong. I recently bought another one for outside and it'll probably outlive me. If you get one, get the one without the raised continents on it as they will eventually chew those off (but the ball will still be fine).
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March 05, 2022, 08:34 PM
gpbst3quote:
Originally posted by hurstolds1:
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Originally posted by selogic:
NO rawhide .
Why no rawhide? What is the issue?
Thanks
They says rawhide is tough to digest and can pose a checking hazard.
I ordered some bully sticks. Can’t wait to tell my wife I’m giving the dog cow wieners!
March 05, 2022, 09:22 PM
SIGnifiedBully bars at $20 a day.

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NavyGuyOur little guy is a chewer. Thankfully not furniture. Wife got these at local pet shop. Beef and collagen. They are pretty tuff and a 6" stick lasta almost three days. He chews it for and hour or so and then I guess his jaw get's tired.
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armedprofMy dogs LOVE this bone!
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Originally posted by BigSwede:
Benebone wishbone
We bought our Frenchie all kinds of nylon bones, we didn't want to use rawhide
This one is his favorite, he can hold it because of it's shape and do some heavy duty chewing. We have three, one upstairs, one downstairs and a backup
https://www.chewy.com/benebone..._X6YbixoCbQUQAvD_BwE
Do, Or do not. There is no try. March 06, 2022, 10:16 AM
gpbst3quote:
Originally posted by SIGnified:
Bully bars at $20 a day.
Where did you see $20 a day?
March 06, 2022, 11:34 AM
cokehockeyI'm going to buy my Labrador a Benebone, she's a chewer.
March 06, 2022, 11:39 AM
MikeinNCMy 65 lb German Shepard loves the benebone. He has two right now. It’ll take him about a half a year to wear them down to nothing
We don’t do rawhide after a certain dog ate one in under an hour and exploded the next day.
He also doesn’t get those giant cow bones from the butcher anymore either because there’s nothing like waking up to exploded dog at 0430.
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Ken226I got the 3 benebones from Amazon today.
Kinda odd, he charged around the house in a total panic, hiding them. One at a time.
Now that they are all hidden, he's calm again. It's like they were never here.
March 06, 2022, 09:02 PM
ShouldBFishinI'd also recommend a Orbee Planet Ball. We put treats in. Our lab Carl will roll that around the house and squeeze it until he gets the all the treats out.
A black Kong stuffed with some peanut butter from the freezer seems to hold his attention for a good while too.
Carl will absolutely destroy a Benebone in short order. I think the last one lasted less than 4 hours. He's had several Nylabones designed for power chewers - the smaller ones end up looking like he's making a shank after a few days so we stick with the really large Nylabone; those last for several months.
March 10, 2022, 10:33 AM
TMatsSo many recommendations for the Benebone Wishbone that we thought, “Better give it a try, it would be something she could chew on in the house.” My wife ordered a couple of them for our GSD. She’s never even picked one up

Real bison and cow bones remain on the every-once-in-awhile menu.
We’ve long used Kongs with dog cookies, and/or peanut butter in them, but she’s very adept and getting the prize in short order.
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March 10, 2022, 10:46 AM
SIGnifiedquote:
Originally posted by gpbst3:
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Originally posted by SIGnified:
Bully bars at $20 a day.
Where did you see $20 a day?
I don’t understand your question. I was stating my run rate.
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Snapping TwigThese are great!
https://www.chewy.com/b/himalayan-chews-2780Takes a great while for our bully dog to go through one.
No stomach issues as related to rawhide and no dental issues as related to bones.
March 11, 2022, 10:19 AM
sredingquote:
Our 90lb mutt loves these too - they're long lasting. the only downside is that the chewed end is sharp/pokey. You stub your toe on it and it HURTS. We go through about 3 per year and he chews on it a lot.
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