When selecting bones or treats for your dogs gnawing enjoyment you have to take many things into account. The first being, are my dogs big enough for this size of bone? Do they have strong enamel in their teeth to chew bones? Will bones splinter when my dog is chewing them?
Supervision is always important while give your dog a bone, as there can be many complications depending on whether or not your dog gnaws and slowly consumes marrow and salvilzed softer pieces. You do not want them to be swallowing whole shards as this may cause obstructions in their stomach passages or create other possible complications.
But as an owner of a big breed such as a: Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepard’s, Golden Retrievers, etc. You want to know what bones are safe for my dog, and which bones are also the longest lasting considering these breeds among others are the more aggressive chewers.
The first type of bone on this list is the Knuckle Bones
According Dr. Erik Johnson in the video, Knuckle Bones are very effective at targeting multiple parts of a canines teeth as during the chewing process they will effectively clean their back teeth, as well as their front when chewing for the marrow.
In the video he also shows the best way to clean any leftover meat, cartilage, etc. from the bone if you prefer giving your dog a cleaner treat within the house.
Knuckle Bones like these can be found Made In the USA, and on our Dog Parent Academy Store!
The second type of bone on our list we would consider a great alternative for big dogs would be the Large Femur Bone
The sheer size of this bone is massive and will eventually be broken down, you should always watch your dog chew, and make sure they don’t swallow shards whole. Dog Parent Academy offers these types of bones and they come from South America using Free Range Grass Fed Cattle.
The last bone on our list would be an alternative to the previously listed dog bones which were made from all natural cattle, these bones are made from Made In USA Ham Bones
Ham Bones are a wonderful alternative to beef based products and are great for aggressive chewers as well. Just remember to always separate any bones that may become splintered which can happen if bones are cooked.
If you have a big dog and you are looking for any types of bones whether as a gift or to maintain their dental health these are our top pics for the ideal bones for bigger breeds.
