Mighty Paw Yak Cheese Dog Chews – All-Natural Long Lasting Hard Chew for Aggressive Chewers – High Protein, Odor-Free Dog Treat – 3 Ingredient Natural Yak Chews for Large Dogs – (4 Pack)

When my dog was 2 he had emergency surgery for swallowing sharp bone pieces and them puncturing his stomach and intestines. He is nearly 11 now, but it has made me extremely vigilant about what he is allowed to have. He is a chewer, so not really into toys, which makes it even harder. I love these. They are highly digestible, don’t break into huge sharp chunks, and he LOVES chewing on them. He is a heavy chewer, and even these last him quite awhile- they are pretty durable. I still monitor him pretty closely, but I am more comfortable with him having these without me constantly watching him. They are on the pricey side, so I don’t buy them constantly, but i think they are mostly worth the money.

I will continue to order these. They last longer then 3 days around here! It's so fun when they get so small you microwave them and they are big and crunchy treats! Doesn't give my food sensitive pup a tummy ache.

Long lasting and great for dogs who are strong chewers

*** Update 1/10/23 So far even with issue from first post, these seem the best and safest option for my super chewer. Since original post, tried out some bully sticks and found them more expensive and she got through one in minutes, not days. As far as these go compared to bully sticks they last way longer and don’t smell bad ( bully sticks do). After she went through the first four yak chews chews in original bag, I’ve ordered more. Changed to four stars from 3 because they are safe, she gets to eat all of chew so no waste, and they engage the heck out of her. These are a good product. Still wish the price was lower but this brand seems to be a good buy compared to most, especially as these are really solid and last a while. **** Original review: So went out on a limb and spent what I feel is a LOT of money for dog chews - $6 bucks each - But we recently adopted a GSD 7 month old puppy who is a serious superchewer - has destroyed all toys but her kong, and puts EVERYTHING in her mouth. When the package of chews first came, I got a little ticked off looking into the bag (see pics) because it made it look like they weren't the same size - but after investigating, they are all approximately the same weight, just not the same length/shape. Only one of the chews in the bag looks like the ones on the advertising pics. Not consistent, and since this is a formed and cut item, I was expecting each one to be pretty uniform. From the pictures I've included, you can see the short one especially is very square, which brought on another issue - pup was very interested in the chew, but when she tried to chew it, lost interest very quickly as the corners and sides were sharp and seemed to hurt her mouth. Tried it out with her sage older buddy (4yr. old GSD) and got the same reaction. Interest turned to 'no thanks'. So I took the short chew out to the garage, used a very sharp, large chisel and shaved down the corners and edges so they weren't sharp anymore. Not only did Cali decide the shavings were tasty, she then really gave the chew a go. I'm a bit skeptical, as this chew is very hard, seems harder or at least analagous to a Benebone which we had for her, which we didn't buy a third after reading their site recommendations for chew levels at which to discard (basically you pay about $12 for about two day's worth of chew if you discard at the point their website says is safe), and realizing she was just ingesting thousands of little sharp nylon shavings with them. So we bought these hoping they'd last, and be a lot safer. I'm holding my judgement on the chew until she's had more time with it, as I'm not sure I like how it sounds on her teeth (may be too hard?) and the way it is breaking down so far ... smallish chunks/shards like if you bite on a hard candy were coming off... was hoping more like meal, crumbles, not sharp bits. We will see. ** Update 12/20/22 She loves these things, and they do soften up after she has a go at them for a bit and do become soft crumbles. They are lasting about 3 days each, that is about 2-3 hard core chew sessions per day. Once shaved the sharp edges down she goes to town on it. I put one end in her kong to keep the end bit from becoming a choking hazard. Have had to get that bit out with tools (screwdriver on small end, pliers on big) but it keeps her safe. Followed the directions of soaking the end bit in water, then microwaving - makes a weird hard kind of puff - more like a large very rigid pork rind - and she loves those too, but warning - they make a god-awful mess. So far, these are the best edible chews I have tried that are digestible and safe. I feel like that makes this type of treat worth it - and is probably saving our furniture, which would cost more than these admittedly.

With all the questionable chemicals and processes that go into dog consumable products (and no apparent regulation or legal oversight), how can you argue with a 3 ingredient dog chew? (Be aware that they can vary slightly in color.) I was worried my puppy might not be interested in these hard, pretty boring looking sticks, but something about the yak milk, lime and salt does appeal to her, and we are always astounded when we find her busily chomping away, after our initial panic of "where's the dog?? - she must be off destroying something!" Each time I buy them, I get a larger bag, it's a very good value for the free time and peace of mind it provides. These things last a good long time, but when she sets her sights on it she can destroy one in about a day or two. As recommended, I take them away from her when they get to be about a 2" nub, because they can start splintering. Although the instructions say you can soak them in water overnight and then nuke them to turn into edible "puffs", I didn't find this to be the case. So far I've tried soaking for about 24 hours, but they really don't soften up. I have a little Tupperware bowl that's quickly filling up with these, so I'll probably try again because I hate to throw out something potentially usable. If I have any success, I'll update here. One other word of caution, try not to let your dog leave these on hard floor surfaces - if you happen not to see one lying there and accidentally step on it, it's worse than being a horse on ice skates! En garde!

As a mom to a high-energy dog, I’ve tried every chew on the market, and these Yak Cheese sticks are a total game changer. Most "long-lasting" treats are gone in ten minutes, but these actually keep my pup busy for a good hour or more. What I love most is that they don’t have that nasty, artificial smell that lingers on the carpet, and they don't stain. They are quite hard, so they’re great for aggressive chewers, and I love that the ingredients are simple and natural. A huge plus: when it gets down to a small nub, you can pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds to puff it up so it's not a choking hazard. Definitely a household staple now.

I’ve been buying these for over a year now for my French bulldogs. I can’t initially remember why I chose this particular brand out of all the brands offered, but economically and quality have me as a customer for the foreseeable future. My dogs love the smoked yak cheese and due to their breed’s disposition to allergies I love the limited ingredients. The shape and size are perfect for my chewers to be able to hold with their paws and naw. I don’t have to worry about them shoving them in the backs of their throats choking and vomiting like with bully sticks. They also hold up well to intense chewers and do not easily disintegrate like chews made from starches. 10/10 highly recommend!

They last long and I personally don't really need to watch my dog while eating as he's not greedy enough to choke so I don't really get the chance to feed him the puff but its a fantastic treat that does him for a week

Mon petit chien les aimes beaucoup mais ils sont très cassants, si on l’échappe par terre il se casse en deux….

I first tried these yak sticks for my dog a couple years ago because they were more affordable than getting them at the pet store. I didn’t like them but I couldn’t remember why. Fast forward two years…the yak sticks I liked were discontinued so I ordered this brand again. It took about 3 minutes to remember what the problem is. They are not strong and my dog easily bites chunks off it. Luckily I supervise him very closely when he has one so I’m usually able to pick up the large pieces that he breaks off. I tried to protect the stick with a holder but it was useless since the yak sticks crumble into large pieces that could very easily cause a blockage in their throat or a blockage in their intestines. I’m throwing the rest of the bags away and might stay away from yak sticks for awhile

These are great chew sticks ! my dog loves them and I'm not afraid of him chewing on them ( vs a ordinarly chew toy where he may swallow plastic or the rubber bits ) and when it gets small it comes with the instruction how to make it into a crunchy snack !! my dog is about 50lb collie/cattledog/ausie mutt and it last him about 2-3 weeks ( depends if he looses it in the house or not ) he's not a toy destroyer but does enjoy chewing on sticks and the nylar bones given to him ( were not a fan of them) so this was a great way to keep him entertained and safe !

My dog is a Rottweiler and she loves these chews. There is no smell to them and they are long lasting. Yes they’re a little pricey but they are worth it.