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Heavy Chewers

Practical, honest guides on natural chews — sizing, safety, and what actually keeps dogs busy.

A red and white siberian husky lying on a jute rug holding a partly chewed natural dried stick between its front paws in evening light

How Long Should a Bully Stick Last?

A bully stick usually lasts one sitting, not one week. Measured bite force in dogs runs from 13 to 1,394 newtons, so no page can time your dog but you.

Aug 27, 2026 7 min read

A brindle pit-bull-type mixed-breed dog lying on a concrete patio gnawing one end of a long twisted dried beef chew stick held under its front paws

Bully Sticks for Power Chewers: What Slows a Strong Jaw Down

For a power chewer, buy more beef per inch at the length your dog's weight already picked. Hardness is the dial that fractures teeth, so leave it alone.

Aug 27, 2026 7 min read

Two plain dried beef chew sticks lying side by side, one noticeably thicker than the other

Mega and Jumbo Bully Sticks: Thickness Is Not Length

A mega or jumbo bully stick is a thicker cut of the same beef pizzle, not a longer one. Thickness sets how hard your dog works; length sets how long it lasts.

Aug 27, 2026 7 min read

A Bernese Mountain Dog lying by a fireplace, working on a long 12-inch bully stick

Bully Stick Size Guide: Right Length for Every Dog

4-inch bites to 12-inch jumbos — match bully stick length and thickness to your dog's weight and chew style with our simple size chart.

Jul 9, 2026 5 min read