10 Best Bones for Puppies in 2023 – Reviews & Top Picks

If you’re about to bring home a brand-new puppy and have just come to the realization that your puppy will need something to chew on, you’ve got a little shopping to do. Puppies chew on everything, from your shoes, your pillows, your couch, and probably your hands. So, you’ll need some bones and chew toys at the ready for your puppy before you lose some of your belongings. But it can be rather daunting to find the right one.

This is where we come in. We’ve reviewed the best bones that should do the trick for your puppy. Now you can save yourself some time and choose the one that sounds the most appealing. Hopefully, your puppy will enjoy a good chewing session!

A Glance at Our 2023 Favorites

	Image	Product	Details
Best Overall		N-Bone Puppy Teething Treats	Perfect texture for teething pain Chicken flavor, edible, and digestible Well-priced	Check Price
Best Value		Milk-Bone Original Puppy Dog Treats	Inexpensive Crunchy and tasty Helps to remove tartar and plaque	Check Price
Premium Choice		Nylabone Healthy Edibles Dog Bone Treats	Tasty and long-lasting chews Natural ingredients No preservatives, colors, sugar, or salt	Check Price
		Nylabone Healthy Edibles Puppy Starter Kit	Comes with 3 bones in different flavors Long-lasting chew Easy on puppy’s stomach	Check Price
		Mammoth Bone with Cloth Rope	Play fetch, tugging, chewing, and cleaning teeth Bright colors that you will receive randomly Plastic bone with 100% cotton fibers	Check Price

The 10 Best Bones for Puppies

The best overall bones for puppies are the N-Bone Puppy Teething Treats. They are just the right texture to help with teething pain without damaging their teeth and gums. These treats are in chicken flavor and are pliable, flexible, and safe. They are well priced, and you get several treats in each 3.74-ounce bag. They are also just the right size for tiny mouths and teeth, and they are edible and digestible.

The primary problem with these bones is that they are quite small, so they might work best for smaller puppies as a larger puppy might chew through one quickly.

The best bones for puppies for the money are the Milk-Bone Original Puppy Treats. Milk-Bone has been around for 113 years! They are inexpensive and give your puppy something delicious and crunchy to chew on. These biscuits help with tartar and plaque because of the crunchy texture and help to keep their breath fresh. They also contain omega-3 fatty acids for the nervous system and brain development, as well as vitamin D and calcium for healthy bones and teeth.

The issue with these bones is the texture. While they work nicely to help clean teeth, if your intent is to have something for your puppy to spend time chewing on, these won’t do the trick.

Nylabone Healthy Edibles Dog Bone Treats are designed as long-lasting and tasty chews. These are a turkey and sweet potato flavor meant for puppies 3 months and older. They are made with natural ingredients without added preservatives, colors, or any salt or sugar. They also contain DHA and added vitamins and minerals that help support eye and brain development.

However, it is a little more expensive than the other treats, and while your puppy is chewing on it, it might leave a mess or stain on your surfaces.

Healthy Edibles Puppy Start Kit is another recommended Nylabone product. The kit comes with three bones, each a different flavor: turkey, roast beef, or bacon. This one is another chewy texture that should last your puppy for a nice long chew, and it doesn’t contain any added salt, sugar, or artificial preservatives. They are highly digestible and easy on a puppy’s stomach and are made with natural ingredients.

Unfortunately, they might not last long enough for some pups, and they are on the small side for larger puppies.

The Mammoth Bone with Cloth Rope toy has multiple purposes. It’s for playing fetch, tugging, chewing, and cleaning teeth. It comes in various colors that will be sent randomly and might arrive in orange, green, or pink. It’s a plastic bone with rope made with 100% cotton running through the middle. The bone will give your puppy the chance to chew for hours, and the fabric also allows chewing as well as lots of playtime opportunities. It works very well for teething puppies and is well-priced.

The con with this toy is that if your puppy is a serious chewer, there’s the possibility that parts of the bone might get chewed off, and the fabric might tear.

Nylabone’s Puppy Twin Pack Puppy Chew Toy has two toys made with a durable, chewable plastic that is chicken flavored. It features raised bumps that help with cleaning teeth and is specifically designed for teething puppies. These toys are veterinarian recommended and are made in the U.S.

The main problem with these toys is that they will only work for puppies without their permanent teeth, and the size is best for puppies under 15 pounds. One toy is tough to chew, and the other could have pieces ripped off if your puppy isn’t the right age or size, which can be a choking hazard.

The KONG Puppy Goodie Bone Toy is made with a soft rubber that helps teething puppies by soothing sore gums. It comes in blue or pink that is sent to you randomly, so it will be a fun little surprise over what color you’ll get. It also features openings on the ends of the bone where you can insert treats for added playtime for your puppy. It’s specifically designed for puppies up to 9 months.

However, you don’t get to choose the color, and the hole designed to hold treats is too large for smaller treats or kibble. Essentially, it’s a little awkwardly sized.

Ruffin’ It Chomp’ems Premium Natural Chews Variety Pack will give your puppy various natural items to chew on. There are 7 treats altogether – beef jerky, pig’s ear, beef trachea rings (two of these), ribeye bone, lamb’s ear, and beef rib bone. This variety is a great way to figure out what your puppy will enjoy the most, plus each treat is 100% natural, made from a single ingredient. They will all provide a long and tasty chew and contribute to healthy teeth and gums.

Unfortunately, these treats are quite large and might be better for larger puppies. Plus, they are natural, and you might find them a little smelly and messy.

Nylabone’s Puppy Teething X Bone Chew Toy is another bone made for teething puppies. It’s made from durable nylon in blue with many different textures to help keep teeth and gums healthy while cleaning and massaging the gums. It also features a beef flavor, and the X design makes it easier for puppies to hold while chewing.

The flaws with this toy are that it is only for small puppies. It’s recommended for puppies up to 15 pounds. Plus, the beef flavor can fade rather quickly.

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Barkworthies Puppy Variety Pack Natural Chews is a pack with five treats – bully stick, gullet stick, rabbit roll, lamb ear, and elk antler. The variety pack will give you the opportunity to explore different flavors and textures with your puppy, and they are all-natural and single ingredients. The rabbit roll can also be cut up into smaller pieces that you can use for training.

Unfortunately, these chews are a little more expensive than some of the others, and while four of the treats are a single ingredient, the rabbit roll includes corn starch and vegetable glycerin. Additionally, some puppies, especially the larger breeds, should be monitored while chewing on these in case of choking.

Buyer’s Guide – How to Find the Best Bones for Puppies

Before you decide what kind of bone to get your puppy, we’ve put together a buyer’s guide that can help guide you further with your decision. We go over a few points that perhaps you haven’t thought of that might impact your choice.

Size of Your Puppy

This is an important point. Always read everything on the listing before you make your purchase. One of the most common mistakes people make is not reading, and then they end up with a product that doesn’t work for them. Look at the measurements of the bone and take the size of your puppy into consideration. And don’t go by the pictures as they aren’t always accurate. Read reviews and read the fine print.

Type of Bone

Are you looking for a long-lasting bone that is made with rubber or plastic or a treat bone that’s edible? Maybe both? The size and age of your puppy are definitely factors. If your puppy is teething, you’ll want to opt for a bone that is designed specifically for relieving those symptoms (both chewing and soothing).

Be sure to only choose bones that are meant for puppies. Bones made for adult dogs can damage your puppy’s teeth or lead to choking. Regardless of what kind of bone you choose, you should constantly monitor your puppy while they are chewing on their bone.

Older Puppies

Once your puppy is finished teething and has gotten all its adult teeth, you’ll need to invest in new puppy treats. You can aim for adult dog bones at this time. Their teeth are much stronger and can tear through their old puppy bones, which will present as choking hazards or cause intestinal blockage and stomach upset.

Ingredients

You should consider the ingredients, particularly if your puppy has any food sensitivities. Speak to your vet if you’re unsure about what ingredients are okay and those that are not. Keep in mind that the all-natural bones tend to be messier and have a stronger odor than the others, so be prepared to only give your puppy the bone in areas of your house where you don’t mind a mess.

Variety Packs

These are a great way to experiment with textures and flavors when your puppy is still learning about its own likes and dislikes. Your puppy might not enjoy every treat in the bag, however. They can be just as picky as us. But you can use it as an opportunity to learn more about your puppy.

Conclusion

Our favorite bone for puppies is the N-Bone Puppy Teething Treats, as they are just the right texture for teething pain and won’t damage their sensitive teeth and gums. The Milk-Bone Original Puppy Treats are inexpensive and will give your puppy something tasty and crunchy to munch on. And finally, the Nylabone Healthy Edibles Dog Bone Treats are long-lasting and flavorful chews in turkey and sweet potato flavor. They are also made with all-natural ingredients without added colors, preservatives, salt, or sugar.

We hope these reviews have found your puppy the next best chew, which will not only help with the discomfort of teething but will additionally protect your belongings from those sharp little teeth. This should make everyone happy!

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