A low-fat, high-protein chew suits a growing puppy rather better than a fattier one, which is why the age guidance on this one starts younger than most of the range around it.

Paddock Farm's Buffalo Ears are a single natural ingredient, low in fat but high in protein, which the maker says supports growing muscle. They are easily digestible and positioned for dogs with intolerances, sensitivities or allergies, and are gluten and grain free. They are suitable for puppies from 16 weeks old.

• Single natural ingredient — buffalo ear
• Low in fat, high in protein
• Easily digestible
• Gluten and grain free
• Suitable for puppies from 16 weeks
• Not a meal replacement

One thing worth knowing. The minimum age here is 16 weeks, which is older than the 12-week guidance printed on several other natural chews in this range — worth checking against your puppy's actual age rather than assuming every natural chew in the shop starts at the same point. Shape and colour vary, as it is a natural product.

Who it's for: owners of a puppy from 16 weeks old, or an adult dog with a known intolerance, wanting a low-fat, high-protein natural chew.