What is a Bully Stick?

Bully sticks, also known as beef pizzle, are an all-natural, single-ingredient chew for dogs. These chews help satisfy the urge to chew while being safe, healthy, and tasty! They are a natural, high-protein treat that's low in fat and calories. They also help promote dental health by scraping away plaque and tartar while your dog chews! But, what is a bully stick?

Let’s take a closer look at this great choice of chew for all dogs!

What is a Bully Stick?

Bully sticks, also known as beef pizzle, are an extremely popular chew for dogs. Made from bull penis they are most commonly sold as straight sticks, rings, or even braided. High in protein and fat, all-natural, and completely digestible -- what else could you ask for? They don’t contain any artificial ingredients, making them a safe alternative to rawhide chews! 

Puppies, middle-aged, and senior dogs alike enjoy chewing on bully sticks.

What are Bully Sticks Made From?

Bully sticks are made of dried and cured bull pizzle. In other words, bull penis. That's right – a real bull’s you-know-what.

Did you know that the process of making them is quite similar to making beef jerky?

• First, clean and trim the bull penis. Then, it is put in brine to soak for several days.
• After that, rinse and dry in either an oven, a food dehydrator, or a smoker. This can take anywhere from 12 to 48 hours.
• Once fully dry, your pup can enjoy!

Benefits of Chews for Dogs

There are many ways dogs can benefit from chews,  like:

• Natural and Nutritious
• Calming Effect and Stress Reduction
• Good for Dental Hygiene
• Long-Lasting Entertainment
• Fully Digestible

An Alternative to Rawhide for Dogs

Bully sticks are an excellent alternative chew to rawhide chews, since rawhide can actually be very dangerous for dogs if swallowed. Many dogs prefer the taste over rawhide, too, making them a great choice for picky pups!

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They provide relief for pent-up energy in dogs, especially after exercise, and also help promote healthy teeth and gums. 

Bully Sticks are somewhat hard, we would give them a six out of ten in terms of hardness, so many dogs can enjoy them. If you are looking for a stronger chew, we recommend our Himalayan Yak Snaks (Himalayan Yak Chews).

Bully sticks are a great all-natural treat that your dog will love!