As a long time dog mom, I'm always on the hunt for healthy and more reasonably priced chews for my pups. On a whim, the worker at my local pet store recommended I try this out.
Most good quality chews run about $15-$20+ for large dogs and they never last that long. A lot of them include bone, which isn't great for aggressive chewers. This one, was only $10/each and with time, it's softens and becomes an even better chew.
Very low odor. Compared to bully sticks, this has almost no smell to it.
It lasts HOURS! At one point, I was actually tracking how many hours I allowed them to chew on it. I stopped counting at over 10 hours. Once the roll kind of breaks apart, they continue to chew on the smaller "chips" that break off - and those last for a few days too.
I also love taking the smaller chunks and adding them to other enrichment toys for even more fun.
The only "downside" is they do get messy. As the cheek starts to soften with use/drool - it will leave smears on fabric. We use a couch cover and or blankets so it's not a huge deal for us. And honestly, being able to watch a 2 hour movie without having to constantly interact with the dogs - is TOTALLY worth it.
We all love our dogs, but, everyone needs a break at some point, right?