Does Giddy Pets publish reviews for products like Yakers chews?

No, we don't run a customer review system on the site. We would rather give you an honest description of what a product actually is than a rating system we don't operate.

Is a Yakers chew the same as a rawhide chew?

No, it's a different style entirely — a pressed and dried hard cheese chew rather than a rolled rawhide skin. It tends to last considerably longer and has a very different, denser texture.

Are hard cheese chews safe for all dogs?

Not for every dog. Their density makes them genuinely tough, which is not ideal for a dog with dental issues, very young puppies still teething, or an older dog with a gentler bite. Choose a size suited to your dog and supervise the first time you offer one.

Does Giddy Pets stock every Yakers flavour?

We stock a selection from the range rather than every flavour and format Yakers makes. What's shown in the grid above reflects what is currently available to order.

How long does a Yakers chew actually last?

It varies with the size you buy and how determined your dog's chewing style is, but the whole point of this style of chew is that it lasts considerably longer than a soft biscuit or a rawhide roll of a similar size.

Yakers dog chews

We should say this plainly first: we don't run a customer review system, so if you came here for star ratings, that isn't something this page can offer. What we can give you instead is the straight version — what a Yakers chew actually is, how it differs from a rawhide chew, and what we currently stock.

What a Yakers chew actually is

Yakers make hard cheese chews, traditionally based on yak and cow milk, pressed and dried into a very dense, long-lasting bar or stick rather than the rawhide-style rolled chews many other brands sell. The range includes a plain original alongside flavoured versions such as strawberry, blueberry, cranberry, mint, apple and peanut butter banana, plus crunchy bites and bars aimed at smaller dogs or lighter chewers.

The defining feature of this style of chew is how long it lasts compared with a soft biscuit or a rawhide roll — the density that makes it last is also what makes it genuinely tough, which is worth knowing before choosing a size for your dog.

What we stock, and what to check before buying

What we currently carry from the Yakers range is shown in the grid above, covering the classic chew in several sizes and flavours as well as the smaller bite and bar formats. As with any hard, long-lasting chew, size it appropriately for your dog's jaw and chewing style, and supervise the first time you offer a new one.

A very hard chew is not the right choice for every dog — an older dog, one with dental issues, or a puppy still losing milk teeth may do better with a softer chew, and that is worth thinking about before choosing a chew this dense regardless of the brand.

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Common questions

Does Giddy Pets publish reviews for products like Yakers chews?: No, we don't run a customer review system on the site. We would rather give you an honest description of what a product actually is than a rating system we don't operate.
Is a Yakers chew the same as a rawhide chew?: No, it's a different style entirely — a pressed and dried hard cheese chew rather than a rolled rawhide skin. It tends to last considerably longer and has a very different, denser texture.
Are hard cheese chews safe for all dogs?: Not for every dog. Their density makes them genuinely tough, which is not ideal for a dog with dental issues, very young puppies still teething, or an older dog with a gentler bite. Choose a size suited to your dog and supervise the first time you offer one.
Does Giddy Pets stock every Yakers flavour?: We stock a selection from the range rather than every flavour and format Yakers makes. What's shown in the grid above reflects what is currently available to order.
How long does a Yakers chew actually last?: It varies with the size you buy and how determined your dog's chewing style is, but the whole point of this style of chew is that it lasts considerably longer than a soft biscuit or a rawhide roll of a similar size.

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.

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