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Large Dogs

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

A large black-and-tan shepherd-mix dog lying on a mudroom floor beside an empty rubber feeding mat, with rubber boots and coats by the back door

Hooves and Marrow Bones: Two Injuries Vets See Constantly

We don't sell cow hooves or marrow bones. Both are hard enough to shear a carnassial tooth, and a hollow marrow ring can lock around a dog's jaw.

Aug 27, 2026 6 min read

A 1 lb resealable Foodiepaws bag of 12-inch bully sticks with two bare 12-inch sticks standing alongside

Bully Sticks for Large Dogs: 12 Inches Is the Floor, Not the Ceiling

A dog over 60 lb should start at a 12-inch bully stick: length keeps the chew outside the mouth, so the three-inch stub arrives late. Where the ceiling sits.

Aug 27, 2026 7 min read

A boxer standing on backyard grass in late afternoon light with a wooden fence behind

Cow Tails for Dogs: What They Are and Whether They Are Safe

We don't sell cow tails. A cow tail chew is a dried section of cattle tail built around real caudal vertebrae, and that bone changes the risk.

Aug 27, 2026 6 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