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Mommy2Jack · 01-04-2012, 11:30 AM

I just looked up what it was and still have a question. How long do they last? Thank you.

KazzyK810 · 01-04-2012, 11:51 AM

How long they last depends on the size you get and how aggressive a chewer you have.

ZoE is an aggressive chewer and can demolish a 6inch standard bullystick in 30-40 minutes.

Lovetodream88 · 01-04-2012, 12:42 PM

A 12" one can last Callie a few days or a few hours it just depends on how aggressive she is chewing that day.

Nancy1999 · 01-04-2012, 12:47 PM

Another thing that makes them last longer is the moisture content; some have much more moisture and therefore are softer so the dog can chew them more easily. I look for ones with low moisture content, and I'm very happy with Merrick's Bully Sticks. They are more expensive, but a 6 inch one can last a week, and Joey chews on it every night. If your dog can chew a stick in an hour, it's more of a snack than a chewing aid. The idea is to give them something safer than bones, yet hard enough to actually chew on, and this is where they are most effective in cleaning teeth.

winston2010 · 01-04-2012, 12:56 PM

I buy mine from Westbrook Dog and I love them. Winston can usually get a couple of days out of them. Don't let your dog chew after they become small enough to swallow!

their website is WestbrookDog.com

I found them here on yorkie forum, they ship very fast

Britster · 01-04-2012, 01:15 PM

A 12" one typically will last Jackson a few days. Most of the time, he chews recreationally, every now and then, and doesn't aggressively chew. So yeah, he's 16lbs and will take approx. 3 days to finish to a 12" stick. on average. I get odor free standards from bestbullysticks.

Princess Belle · 01-04-2012, 02:43 PM

A 6 inch one usually lasts Belle a couple of days. I've also gotten the thicker ones and the braided ones so they will last longer for her.

KazzyK810 · 01-04-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

A 12" one typically will last Jackson a few days.

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Originally Posted by Princess Belle

A 6 inch one usually lasts Belle a couple of days. I've also gotten the thicker ones and the braided ones so they will last longer for her.

I think that's what I need to do.... either get the longer 12" or the thicker braided kind, as ZoE has some SERIOUS chompers. Even her vet when he first looked in her mouth and saw her adult teeth prior to being spayed said, "wow! those are some teeth!" Thankfully they are straight and she has a great bite...but they sure don't look like teeth that belong to a yorkie

01-04-2012, 11:30 AM	#1
Mommy2Jack Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Bully Stick I just looked up what it was and still have a question. How long do they last? Thank you.

01-04-2012, 11:51 AM	#2
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,119	How long they last depends on the size you get and how aggressive a chewer you have. ZoE is an aggressive chewer and can demolish a 6inch standard bullystick in 30-40 minutes. __________________ Karan & ZoE (Chelsea )

01-04-2012, 12:42 PM	#3
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	A 12" one can last Callie a few days or a few hours it just depends on how aggressive she is chewing that day. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

01-04-2012, 12:47 PM	#4
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Another thing that makes them last longer is the moisture content; some have much more moisture and therefore are softer so the dog can chew them more easily. I look for ones with low moisture content, and I'm very happy with Merrick's Bully Sticks. They are more expensive, but a 6 inch one can last a week, and Joey chews on it every night. If your dog can chew a stick in an hour, it's more of a snack than a chewing aid. The idea is to give them something safer than bones, yet hard enough to actually chew on, and this is where they are most effective in cleaning teeth. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

01-04-2012, 12:56 PM	#5
winston2010 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kentucky USA Posts: 170	bully sticks I buy mine from Westbrook Dog and I love them. Winston can usually get a couple of days out of them. Don't let your dog chew after they become small enough to swallow! their website is WestbrookDog.com I found them here on yorkie forum, they ship very fast

01-04-2012, 01:15 PM	#6
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	A 12" one typically will last Jackson a few days. Most of the time, he chews recreationally, every now and then, and doesn't aggressively chew. So yeah, he's 16lbs and will take approx. 3 days to finish to a 12" stick. on average. I get odor free standards from bestbullysticks. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

01-04-2012, 02:43 PM	#7
Princess Belle Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Patterson, Ca Posts: 310	A 6 inch one usually lasts Belle a couple of days. I've also gotten the thicker ones and the braided ones so they will last longer for her. __________________ Shari and Belle