Giving your dog a chew can be immensely grateful for busting boredom, to keep them busy and a great way to keep their teeth clean. There are so many kinds of chews out there! But before picking a chew, you must know what their chewing style is to make the best decision. Making the right choice will be crucial to avoid choking, gastrointestinal blockages, or simply a lack of interest from your dog.
The Gentle Chewer: They tend to have a slower pace and a gentle approach to chewing, often preferring softer textures. These dogs are less likely to destroy their toys and chews, giving them more variety in options. While gentle chewers are often smaller breeds, this isn’t always the case.
Chews that might benefit a gentle chewer will be: lamb ears, beef tails, dehydrated sweet potato, chicken or duck feet!
The Moderate Chewer: These chewers tend to be in the middle of a gentle chewer and a power chewer. Their chewing style can be a bit more persistent with little to no breaks at all. Moderate chewers enjoy a good chew session but don’t necessarily finish their chews quickly. They need durable but not excessively tough options.
Chews that might benefit a gentle chewer will be: pig snout, lamb trotters, beef tracheas, pig ears, cow ears!
The Power Chewer: Power chewers require the most durable chews available. Their chewing style can be seen as very rushed with no breaks at all.Typically, they are larger breeds with powerful jaws and a strong urge to chew. Less sturdy chews can be destroyed in moments, creating potential hazards for the dog and frustration for their owners.
Chews that might benefit a gentle chewer will be: cow hoof, goat horns, antlers, coffee wood, shin bones, knuckle bones!
Lastly, as our final recommendations we always advise to size up for safety reasons when picking a chew. Never leave your dog unattended while they are gnawing on a chew. And to always remove small or broken pieces that are small enough to digest.
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