Yak Snack dog chews
Yak Snack is a hardened cheese chew, made from a dried, compressed cheese rather than meat or animal hide, and marketed on how long a dog can work at one compared with a softer treat. We stock the plain version alongside peanut butter and strawberry variants.
What makes it different from a rawhide or meat chew
Because it is a hardened dairy product rather than meat or hide, it tends to be very slow-going for most dogs, which is exactly the appeal for an owner looking for something that lasts well beyond a normal chew session. It is also generally low odour compared with some meat-based chews.
As the chew wears down to a smaller, softer piece, some owners microwave the remaining nub briefly to puff it up into a light, crunchy treat rather than throwing it away, though this should only be done with the small leftover piece and watched closely rather than a full-size chew.
Choosing between the flavours, and using it safely
The peanut butter and strawberry versions are flavoured coatings on the same base chew, aimed at dogs who need a bit more encouragement to get started, while the plain version suits dogs who are happy to chew regardless. All are very hard and long-lasting rather than a quick treat.
Because of how dense and hard it is, it is not the right chew for a dog with weak or damaged teeth, and any hard chew carries some risk of a cracked tooth in a very forceful chewer. Supervise your dog with it and take away any piece small enough to swallow whole.
The range
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Yak Snack Strawberry
A hard, long-lasting dog chew made from cow's milk and strawberry, for dogs from 16 weeks
From£5.69
Yak Snack Peanut Butter
Air-dried cow's milk dog chews with peanut butter, grain and gluten free
£10.99
Yak Snack Peanut Butter Dog Chew
A long-lasting cow's milk chew for dogs with peanut butter added, 59% protein, from 16 weeks
£5.69
Classic Hide Snack Sticks
Assorted rawhide snack sticks for dogs, 125mm long, packed 100 to a bag
£8.49
151 Munch & Crunch Jerky Snack
A 100g pouch of dried meat strips with a one-line composition and no cereal filler.
£1.29
Yakers Dog Chew Extra Large
An extra large hard cheese chew for dogs, made from yak and cow milk — low in fat
£11.99
Yakers Dog Chew Peanut Butter Banana
A Himalayan yak milk dog chew with peanut butter and banana, for dogs 4 months and older
From£5.99
Yakers Dog Chew
A hardened Himalayan yak milk chew for dogs over 4 months, long-lasting and gluten free
From£5.99
Yakers Dog Chew Blueberry
A Himalayan yak milk dog chew with blueberry, for long-lasting chewing
From£6.99
Yakers Dog Chew Cranberry
A hard milk chew at 57% protein and 5% fat, in medium and extra large
From£6.99
Common questions
- What is Yak Snack made from?
- It is a hardened, dried cheese chew rather than a meat or hide product. That gives it a very long-lasting, dense texture compared with most other dog chews.
- Can I microwave a Yak Snack chew?
- Only the small leftover piece once your dog has worn the chew down — briefly microwaving it can puff it up into a light, crunchy treat. Never microwave a full-size chew, and watch it closely while heating and cooling.
- Is Yak Snack suitable for dogs with dental problems?
- It is a very hard chew, so it is not a good choice for a dog with weak, damaged or sensitive teeth. If your dog has had dental issues, ask your vet what type of chew is appropriate before offering a hard one like this.
- How long does a Yak Snack chew last?
- It varies by dog, but because it is so dense, most dogs take considerably longer to work through one than a typical rawhide or edible chew. Strong chewers will still get through it faster than gentle chewers of the same size.
- Are peanut butter and strawberry flavour chews safe for dogs?
- Yes, the peanut butter and strawberry versions are flavoured coatings made specifically for the dog chew rather than a human food product added on, so they are formulated with dogs in mind rather than borrowed from a jar in the kitchen cupboard.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.