Are Yakers chews suitable for puppies?

They can be, though their hardness means it's worth being more cautious with a young dog than with an adult. Smaller, softer options such as Crunchy Bites are generally an easier starting point than a full-sized chew for a puppy.

How long does a Yakers chew last?

Considerably longer than most softer chews, which is the main appeal of the product — exactly how long depends on the size of the chew and how enthusiastic a chewer your dog is.

Should I supervise my puppy with a Yakers chew?

Yes, supervise any dog, but especially a puppy, with a hard chew, and take it away once it's worn down small enough to be swallowed whole rather than chewed properly.

What flavours of Yakers dog chew are there?

The range includes plain alongside flavoured options such as strawberry, blueberry, cranberry, apple, mint and peanut butter banana. Flavour is a matter of preference rather than a safety difference, so choose based on what your dog takes to best.

Yakers dog chews for puppies

Yakers are long-lasting dog chews made from hardened yak and cow milk, popular for how long they hold a dog's attention compared with a softer treat. They're a genuinely hard chew, though, and that matters more for a puppy than for an adult dog with a fully developed set of teeth — worth thinking through before handing one to a young dog for the first time.

Why Yakers chews are so long-lasting

The hardening process that gives Yakers chews their shape also makes them considerably tougher than most rawhide or rubber alternatives, which is exactly why they last so much longer under sustained chewing. That hardness is the whole appeal for an adult dog who gets through softer chews in minutes.

It's also the thing worth being most aware of for a puppy. A puppy's milk teeth, and later their adult teeth coming through, are more vulnerable to damage from a very hard chew than a fully mature adult dog's teeth are, so size and hardness matter more here than for an older dog.

Choosing a Yakers product for a younger dog

Smaller, bite-sized options such as Yakers Crunchy Bites are generally an easier starting point for a young or smaller dog than a full-sized chew, giving a taste of the product without the same prolonged, forceful chewing a large bar invites.

Always supervise a puppy with any hard chew, and take it away once it's worn down to a small piece that could be swallowed whole rather than chewed. If in doubt about whether a specific product suits your puppy's age and stage, ask your vet.

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Common questions

Are Yakers chews suitable for puppies?: They can be, though their hardness means it's worth being more cautious with a young dog than with an adult. Smaller, softer options such as Crunchy Bites are generally an easier starting point than a full-sized chew for a puppy.
How long does a Yakers chew last?: Considerably longer than most softer chews, which is the main appeal of the product — exactly how long depends on the size of the chew and how enthusiastic a chewer your dog is.
Should I supervise my puppy with a Yakers chew?: Yes, supervise any dog, but especially a puppy, with a hard chew, and take it away once it's worn down small enough to be swallowed whole rather than chewed properly.
What flavours of Yakers dog chew are there?: The range includes plain alongside flavoured options such as strawberry, blueberry, cranberry, apple, mint and peanut butter banana. Flavour is a matter of preference rather than a safety difference, so choose based on what your dog takes to best.

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.