Chews reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 234 Reddit reviews across 35 subreddits and 61 posts to rank the best Chews brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/puppy101, r/dogs, r/bernesemountaindogs, r/Rottweiler, r/DogAdvice. Top-rated brands include Bully Sticks (4.8/5), Kong (4.8/5), Nylabone (4.1/5).
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Reviews234
Subreddits35
Posts61
Brands83
Products48
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#1
Bully Sticks
4.8
(25)
"Highly recommend."
"Costco has bully sticks and bully wraps."
"Bully sticks and lickmats!!!"
"Bully sticks. I get a six pack on Amazon, costs a lot but last sooooooooo long."
"We use bully sticks, collagen sticks, frozen carrots, and we have a teething toy that you fill up with water and freeze for our puppy."
"We use bully sticks for our German shepherd…"
"We use bully sticks, I try to find extra long and thick ones."
"Bully sticks!"
"Bully sticks are great. Himalayan cheese bars last forever."
"The only chews she ever liked as a puppy were bully sticks."
#2
Kong
4.8
(21)
"We felt the Kong Extreme withstand the aggressiveness they put their chew toys through and gave them a softer chew experience with less worry of damage or choking."
"We stick to Kong E"
"We purchase all the Kong Extreme toys we can find."
"This particular red one was purchased in the 1980's for an aggressive chewing lab pup and is still going strong 40 years later."
"Honestly, the tried and true Kong and Toppl."
"Puppy Kongs in the freezer"
"My Lab loved hers. They come in different sizes as well as durability."
"She’s a fan of kongs."
"Highly recommend at least 4-5 different bones to rotate."
"Both Kongs are two years old and look brand new."
#3
Nylabone
4.1
(17)
"Our girl LOVES them."
"Nylabones and frozen carrots 🤩"
"Nylabones are my cockers favorite."
"My pup loves dried pig ear and salmon skin."
"Highly recommend at least 4-5 different bones to rotate."
"Please avoid anything with rawhide!"
"Nylabones hold up well compared to Kong extremes."
"Nylabones were so good."
"These bones are kinda rubbery, have nibs on them to clean between teeth and are allegedly flavored."
"Nylabone makes 'flavoured' plastic chews my girls like."
#4
Benebone
4.3
(16)
"Not the benebone. It lasts for a long time and he loves it."
"My pup loves the Benebone puppy bones."
"Benebones have been more popular than Nylabones here."
"Highly recommend at least 4-5 different bones to rotate."
"My dog loves this Benebone! It's durable and keeps him entertained for hours."
"Benebones are incredibly durable."
"Benebone is a great choice. Our pit loves them."
"She also loves the bene bones. Probably have had close to 20 in 15 years!"
"Benebones are a good example, out BMD liked them as a puppy but we kept a close eye to make sure he didn’t go too intensely for too long or else the plastic would start to break down more than we felt comfortable."
"My dogs love these."
#5
Yak Cheese
4.9
(8)
"I give my 10-month Mal Himalayan yak cheese sticks."
"We also give our guy the yak cheese chews."
"Have you tried one of the yak cheese chews? Super hard cheese bar."
"Yak cheese, frozen cubes of yogurt, frozen carrots or celery, pig ears."
"The yak cheese."
"The only thing that works is yak cheese!"
"Yak Cheese bones have been amazing for our aggressive chewer."
"He also likes Yak cheese and those take a lot of time."
#6
Antlers
4.6
(7)
"Antlers work great"
"Once she’s a little older, antlers are also fantastic."
"Antlers are your best bet for actual chews."
"Antlers I’ve found them to be the best with no risk of choking and they last years."
"Tried a bunch of different things, but my puppy always chooses her antler."
"My dogs love antlers. They are a little pricey but one antler lasts about a month."
"Antlers can be a long-lasting chew for dogs."
#7
Whimzees
4.4
(7)
"My dog has had a whimzee chew pretty much every evening of his life as his treat for after his meal. He’s 8 now and his teeth are brilliant for a dog of his age."
"I love Whimzees! They are dental treats made with potato starch."
"Fully endorse Whimzees!"
"My dogs love whimzees, but one finishes it within minutes and the other maybe around 5-7 minutes. Whimzees has some funny shaped crocodile ones that might last longer."
"The large whimzee chews that have a tooth on them last my 70lb golden about 15-20 mins."
"Whimsies! Dental veggie sticks."
"Whimzees are also good, my guy seems to enjoy them."
#8
Yak
3.3
(8)
"Yak chews have been my goto for a seriously heavy chewer."
"Yak chews, coffee wood sticks and benebones have been great for us"
"Yak chews saved my life!"
"Yak is my go-to chew when I need him occupied for an hour or two."
"Yak chews made my Bostons stomach upset 😕"
"I tried Yak Chews with my chewer and he bit it off in chunks and swallowed them."
"They broke all 3 of my Bostons teeth!"
"It is the only hard chew I ever used with my Boston."
#9
Beef Cheek Rolls
5.0
(5)
"Beef cheek rolls are the only thing that keeps my pup occupied for more than 30 minutes."
"Beef cheek rolls and collagen sticks!"
"Beef cheek rolls are a really good option."
"Gonna third beef cheek rolls. They are the one thing I’ve found that lasts for multiple hours-long chew sessions."
"Beef cheek rolls."
#10
Virbac
5.0
(4)
"Virbac CET chews, specifically the Veggiedent ones are amazing. We use them for our big dog on a daily."
"Virbac veggiedent chews have been great for my dogs’ teeth."
"They love them!"
"They help control plaque and they’re VOHC approved. My dog goes crazy for them."
#11
Yak Chews
4.8
(4)
"My puppy LOVES the Yak cheeses."
"The yak chews some have mentioned are also great."
"The yaks last the longest and are suitable for large breeds."
"My BT loves the chews, LOVES them. However, they are messy."
#12
Benebones
4.5
(4)
"I use an assortment of benebones which she likes more than other brands."
"Our pup’s been gnawing on benebones for months now and they’ve been great!"
"Will go to town on benebones or other sorta 'fake wood' bones like petstages Dogwood toy."
"Benebones are a durable option for dogs that like to chew."
#13
Goughnuts
4.5
(4)
"These things are absolutely worth the money."
"Goughnuts are very durable."
"Goughnuts, but you do need to supervise. No toy is indestructible."
"Goughnuts are also tough rubber toys that are great for dogs."
#14
Beef Cheeks
4.3
(4)
"My puppy can gnaw on some beef cheeks for a few days."
"Beef cheeks are good, but I only left a filled kong in the crate."
"I’ve also had good experiences with beef cheeks, very long lasting but sometimes stinky."
"Have you tried large beef cheeks? My pit mix is only 45lbs but she gets through chews quickly."
#15
Collagen Sticks
5.0
(3)
"Collagen sticks are right in the sweet zone."
"I think they make small collagen sticks. My dog's go crazy for them."
"Collagen sticks are the best for my collie cross."
#16
Deer Antlers
4.7
(3)
"Deer antlers."
"I know theyre bougie but.. Deer antlers are a game changer"
"Mine likes dried cod skins as a treat, and deer antlers for heavy chew."
#17
Frozen Carrots
4.7
(3)
"My puppy loves frozen carrots!"
"Also I boil some carrots in salt free chicken stock. For about 5 min. Then I freeze them and he loves them."
"Frozen carrots can be soothing for teething puppies and are safe to chew."
#18
Earth Animal
4.7
(3)
"My guy loves bully sticks, Earth Animal no hide sticks, collagen sticks, and he REALLY loves freeze dried rabbit heads!"
"My guy loves bully sticks, Earth Animal no hide sticks, collagen sticks, and he REALLY loves freeze dried rabbit heads!"
"It comes with different shapes and flavors."
#19
Elk Antler
4.3
(3)
"Elk antler."
"We did elk antler open he lost interest in then at a year and a half ago."
"Elk antlers, not the split ones will last my guy a good while."
#20
Costco
4.3
(3)
"The marrow inside the bone is just irresistible and keeps them occupied."
"Sadly it doesn't last nearly as long but Costco sells some big packs."
"My ECS loves bully sticks. They’re expensive, unless you get them at Costco or Sam’s club."
#21
Yak Chew
4.0
(3)
"Yak chews are great."
"Yak chew, bully sticks, pupcicles."
"My dog chewed chunks off the Yak Chew too quickly."
#22
Yak Sticks
5.0
(2)
"Yak sticks. It’s hardend cheese from yak milk."
"My 22 lb working breed mutt is such a land shark. But he LOVES his yak sticks."
#23
Water Buffalo Horns
5.0
(2)
"Water buffalo horns. Made of keratin so more digestible than bones."
"They don't splinter because they're keratin and they last forever."
#24
Raw Bones
5.0
(2)
"Raw bones."
"An appropriately sized RAW bone."
#25
Puppy Chew Sticks & Rings
5.0
(2)
"Frozen carrots & such were such a huge help until my raptor could chew on puppy chew sticks & rings."
"Frozen carrots & such were such a huge help until my raptor could chew on puppy chew sticks & rings."
#26
Ugly Chews
5.0
(2)
"They seriously last."
"I’ve found “Ugly Chews” to be the longest lasting thing for him without the risk of breaking teeth."
#27
Nyla
5.0
(2)
"Nyla bones, these hard jerky things I get on Amazon."
"Highly recommend Nyla bones for a teething puppy."
#28
Elk Antlers
5.0
(2)
"They’re the only thing safe for my 120lb dingbat that he can chew without destroying."
"Elk antlers. They’re the only thing safe for my 120lb dingbat."
#29
Pork Chomps
4.5
(2)
"Our doodle LOVES them and they are rawhide-free."
"I've been using pork chomps."
#30
Yak Cheese Chews
4.5
(2)
"Yak Cheese Chews and roasted beef bones with marrow keep my dog's teeth clean."
"Yak cheese chews are pretty effective and gentle."
#31
Petstages
4.5
(2)
"Look at the Petstages Dogwood sticks."
"Look at the Petstages Dogwood sticks."
#32
Greenies
4.5
(2)
"My dogs teeth are so good, even the vet compliments them."
"Also tiny sized pig ears."
#33
Cow Ears
4.5
(2)
"I've had luck with cows ears, they cost more than pigs ears but they are easier to digest."
"Cows ears, less fat than pigs ears so easier to digest."
#34
Coffee Wood Chews
4.5
(2)
"Check out coffee wood chews."
"My bc has had one for 2 months and it's still going."
#35
Yak Milk Chews
4.5
(2)
"Yak milk chews are great for teething pups."
"Yak milk chews last for ages."
#36
Swedish Fish
4.0
(2)
"Swedish Fish for easy runs."
"I took a bag of Swedish fish on a 15 miler once. Did the trick physically and mentally was even better - what a treat."
#37
Jolly Ranchers
4.0
(2)
"Jolly Ranchers hard candies have been my go-to for years."
"I use Jolly Rancher gummies, which don’t contain gelatin (for gut reasons)."
#38
BarkBox
3.0
(2)
"My Rott mix LOVES the BarkBox Super Chewer boxes."
"The toy broke his teeth, be careful with tough toys."
#39
Fresh Kisses
5.0
(1)
"Fresh Kisses chews make my pups so excited!"
#40
Deer Antler
5.0
(1)
"My pup has really been into the deer antler I got him moreso than any of his bones or chews."
#41
Lennox
5.0
(1)
"I give my Mal Lennox vanilla-infused fully digestible rawhide rolls."
#42
CET
5.0
(1)
"The VeggieDent chews by CET are the ones vets I've worked for have always recommended."
#43
Unhide
5.0
(1)
"We love unhide. they’re expensive, but even for aggressive chewers they are awesome."
#44
Pupord
5.0
(1)
"He loves it."
#45
Tractor Supply
5.0
(1)
"A much better alternative in my opinion is cow hooves."
#46
Stella & Chewy's
5.0
(1)
"These are both Anna the Picky-tzu approved and dont seem to cause stomach upsets."
#47
Chewy Tubes
5.0
(1)
"The brand Chewy Tubes on Amazon works great for the oral-stim chewer in my household."
#48
West Paw
5.0
(1)
"I recently got my dog a West Paw “Qwizl”. I put a strip of dog friendly duck jerky in there and it can keep him entertained for up to an hour."
#49
VOHC
5.0
(1)
"I would go to the VOHC website for all veterinary recommended dental treats, food, and such."
#50
Playology
5.0
(1)
"My 10lb chi mix is a chewer, so kongs with things in them is a favorite. As is Playology sticks."
#51
Cardboard Boxes
5.0
(1)
"When I had an anxious dog who liked to chew, I’d save cardboard boxes for her."
#52
Amazing Dog Treats
5.0
(1)
"The only thing I've found that keeps him busy for any length of time is beef cheek rolls."
#53
Frozen Washcloths
5.0
(1)
"Frozen old washcloths and/or hand towels. Helps with the teething."
#54
Bark Box
5.0
(1)
"Honestly , I’ve found that the toys from bark box are great for my dog."
#55
Upspring
5.0
(1)
"I love the Upspring Stomach Settle ginger and honey candies. They help me a lot with nausea from anxiety!"
#56
Veal Sticks
5.0
(1)
"Veal sticks are wonderful."
#57
Collagen Chews
5.0
(1)
"They recommended collagen chews for my guy at 4.5 months and he still enjoys them."
#58
Kong Chew Toy
5.0
(1)
"I like Kongs, they are durable as all hell."
#59
Whimzees Teething Chews
5.0
(1)
"Whimzees and N-bone make teething chews specifically for puppies."
#60
Vegetable Chews
5.0
(1)
"Carrots, celery, broccoli heads. Anything they can gnaw at and shred."
#61
Lamb Ears
5.0
(1)
"Lamb ears are very very soft compared to a lot of other chews."
#62
Unknown Chew
5.0
(1)
"This has always been our preferred chew."
#63
Stuffed Shin Bone
5.0
(1)
"Our lab has chewed up everything inside and outside of the house except this shin bone."
#64
Jelly Belly
5.0
(1)
"[these have proven to be well worth the $1.50 cost]"
#65
Arc Naturals
5.0
(1)
"Arc Naturals are best for actually cleaning teeth. Whimzees are the best time consumers."
#66
Caledon Farms
4.0
(1)
"Both of mine love dried sweet potato; we get a bag of slices from Costco."
#67
Credelio
4.0
(1)
"I'm a big fan of Credelio. I crush it up and put it in wet food."
#68
Frisco
4.0
(1)
"Have to file them down when they get sharp edges."
#69
Himalayan Chew
4.0
(1)
"Not cheap but they are a favourite."
#70
T Shirt Chews
4.0
(1)
"You can actually buy something called t shirt chews, which are just fabric in chew form."
#71
Java Wood Chews
4.0
(1)
"I would do Java Wood chews, pig ears (not smoked ones), beef cheek rolls.."
#72
Chuckit
4.0
(1)
"We also have a few Chuk It Balls. The larger size."
#73
BullySafe Collagen Chews
4.0
(1)
"Our dog likes the BullySafe collagen chews (woof brand), they dont seem to cause any tummy issues!"
#74
Pawz
4.0
(1)
"These days getting from Chewy Pawz natural deer antlers and bones - as it's better for them than plastic"
#75
ARK Therapeutic
4.0
(1)
"ARK therapeutic. If you’re in the uk, you can get them shipped from TinkNStink"
#76
No-Hide
4.0
(1)
"No-Hide “bones” have been the longest-lasting for my dog."
#77
OraVet
4.0
(1)
"Our vet recommended OraVet chews. It's a pretty soft chew but it works differently than things like Greenies."
#78
Collagen Bones
4.0
(1)
"Collagen bones last the longest with her."
#79
Frankly
4.0
(1)
"The only long lasting chew that has worked for our morkie are collagen chews."
#80
N-Bone
4.0
(1)
"We went through a lot of N-bone puppy teethers at that age."
#81
Buffalo
4.0
(1)
"Buffalo or beef cheek rolls"
#82
Rawhide Bones
4.0
(1)
"My rottie mix loved her rawhide bones. That kept her busy for quite a while."
#83
Dream Bones
3.0
(1)
"They're digestible and rawhide free."
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