Buffalo RangeNatural Buffalo Treats Jerky Braids, Brown White

I wanted something long-lasting but was wary of rawhide chews and the many problems people talk about with blocking a dog's digestive system.I got a few different chews to keep my mini dachshund busy, checking what keeps her occupied the longest, what she was most interested in, and what was safe for her. I got the braids and the twists, a single twist lasted less than 15 minutes with her and tended to break into larger pieces. One of these *braids* will last her hours, without breaking into large pieces, and she's been poopin' just fine. Granted it's only been a few days, and I'll update this if there are any issues, but it's looking good so far.I wouldn't recommend this for larger dogs. I think it only works well for her since she's small and can't rip it up in a matter of minutes.Others have complained about not enough jerky in the treat, but I think it's a perfectly small amount. She's not always interested in it but she'll pick it up when she's bored, which is perfect - she doesn't chow them down so they last longer, and she'll eat slowly to get to the small amounts of jerky, preventing her from eating giant chunks of the thing.I don't have any staining issues on the dog's fur or on the carpet/sheets from this product. (Note - read the 1-month update below)I'd put this at 5 stars if I knew for sure whether it was safe, so I'm just doing 4 stars for now and will update to a 5 star in a month if there are no issues.-- 1 MONTH LATER --No health problems after using this treat for a month! Keep in mind that my dog is properly chewing each piece she pulls off, so if your dog is an anxious/fast eater your mileage may vary. My dog does eat the whole thing, even the parts without jerky, at a nice slow pace.There are only two "issues" to mention after all this time:1. My dog's gotten more efficient at chewing these things up (though it still takes her at least an hour)2. The hide gets soft during chewing and sometimes small soft pieces will fall off, leaving a white residue wherever it was. Doesn't smell and isn't concerning in any way, just something to note if you let your dog bring chew it on your bed/couch/carpet. Residue on my sheets is easily cleaned by throwing them in the washing machine.Would definitely recommend for smaller dogs (under 40lb.) Larger dogs should probably look at getting something bigger which will last longer, and which they won't be able to fit in their mouth all at once. Five stars!

Coco loves these braided treats. So, we give 5 Stars.

My 100 lb pitbull mix is surprisingly Discerning. She will not chew other chews, but she loves these. I throw her one and it buys me some peace and quiet for a while. We have never had any problems, and every batch is greeted with delighted tail wagging

We need a snack that will keep our dogs busy while we eat and these treats do the trick. Our dogs like them, they last through our meal, and they don't make a mess.

My 20lb dog loved these, and I will order more, although they are overpriced. For a medium-sized hyper dog, that chews voraciously, these last about an hour. That's good enough for me -- he settles and works at it. I can see with a large dog, these might not last very long.