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Best Bully Sticks Jumbo 12" Bully Sticks Dog Treats

Best Bully Sticks Jumbo 12" Bully Sticks Dog Treats

By Best Bully Sticks 10 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
4.0 /10
Quality
3.5
Value
4.0
Design
4.0
Function
4.0
Durability
3.0

In a Nutshell

  • Quality and durability of bully sticks have been a point of contention for multiple years.
  • Users complain of poor quality, thinness, and bad smells, even gastrointestinal upset in their pets.
  • Changing quality standards indicate a prevailing concern of not perceiving it as value for money.

Quick Verdict

Bully sticks face significant quality complaints. Issues with thinness, smell, and durability. Users report dissatisfaction with recent batches. Some dogs experienced upset stomachs.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 10
Would Recommend 28%
Would Buy Again 3%
Avg Lifespan Not long lasting as expected!

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Choking hazard reported.

Prevention: Cut sticks into smaller pieces, Keep monitors working.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Durable (1)

    Long-lasting, sturdy chews.

Cons

  • Bad Odor (3) critical

    Recent batches smell worse than previous ones, users report smelling badly, complaints of the smell not dissipated even after washing.

Quality Trend: Declining

Recurring reviews even in the last three years note dissatisfaction with the quality of their purchases. Pro discs are no longer hardy, points raised about the poor inability of the sticks to go on for more than 15 minutes of chewing activity.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Owners of aggressive chewers — They find bully sticks of better quality in the past.

Skip If

  • Owners of dogs with sensitive stomachs — They are concerned about allergy reactions.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 15 minutes to multiple days

Factors: Quality of the cuts, Size of the cuts

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

1.5
10 reviews
5★
28%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
9%
1★
56%
durable (1) smell (5) thin (3)

Common Questions

What size are these bully sticks?

Jumbo 12" bully sticks

Are these bully sticks durable?

Durability is questionable. Recent users noting shifting.

Do these bully sticks have a strong odor?

Recent batches have a strong, unpleasant odor.

Highlighted Reviews

— Donna

"My 11-year-old Shiba Inu can devour the Jumbo 12" in a day!!! Loves them!"

— Shawna

"These are bad quality. Thin and brittle. No good at all."

Bottom Line

Due to the current controversies over the quality of bully sticks we recommend customers reconsider before buying.

4.0 /10
Below Average