If you have a Labrador, Golden Retriever, Boxer, Rottweiler or any other big chewer, you've probably watched a "long-lasting" chew disappear in minutes. Large dogs and aggressive chewers need chews that are thicker, bigger and denser. Here's how to choose one that holds up.
What makes a chew last for a big dog?
- Size: the chew should be longer than your dog's muzzle so it can't be swallowed whole.
- Thickness and density: thicker rolls and pressed rawhide take much longer to soften and gnaw through.
- Single-ingredient construction: plain beefhide holds up better than chews bulked out with fillers.
Our top picks for large dogs
10-11" Retriever Rolls
Our best-selling chew for big dogs. The 10-11" Retriever Rolls (20 pack, 5 lb) are extra-thick rolls of premium American beef hide, made for aggressive chewers. Prefer flavor? Try the 10" Beef or Chicken Basted Rolls or the 10" Chicken Broth Coated Rolls.
XL 8-9" Rawhide Bones
Knotted XL bones sized for dogs over 70 pounds, in beef and chicken flavor.
9" Extra-Thick Pressed Bones
For the toughest chewers. The 9" pressed bones are made from compressed beefhide, making them harder and denser than a standard bone.
Fresh Breath Dental Rolls
The 10-11" Fresh Breath Dental Rolls combine an extra-thick roll with a dental coating.
Why big dogs need to chew
Chewing is natural. It relieves boredom and stress, helps keep teeth clean, and gives a big dog an outlet that isn't your couch. A chew that lasts gives them a long, satisfying session instead of a few quick bites.
Safety tips for power chewers
- Choose the largest size your dog can comfortably hold.
- Supervise chew time, especially with a new chew.
- Take the chew away once it's small enough to swallow.
- Keep fresh water available.
Browse every retriever roll and rawhide bone, or see our size guide for medium and small dogs.
