Himalayan Yak Chews

[Ania's Mommy]

My awesome co-op is offering these, and I wanted to get your opinions on them.

They are described as follows:

""Chiurpi," as it is called in Nepal, is made by boiling yak and cow milk with a mild citric-acid additive that separates the curds. The curds are then packed tightly into sticks and dried for weeks. The result is a long-lasting chew treat that dogs just can't seem to get enough of. The chews are 100% natural with no chemicals or preservatives."

The ingredients are just Yak and Cow Milk, Salt, and Lime Juice.

So... it sounds to me like they're a really hard cheese-like thing...

Here's their website: Himalayan Dog Chew - 100% Natural. Authentic. No Preservatives. An Everest Sized Treat

Whatcha think?

[whiteleo]

There actually pretty hard, I gave them to Cayenne when she was a puppy to keep her busy, they're great!

[CorgiPaws]

Hmm, I'd probably give them a shot. They definitely look better than most "chews" out there, that's for sure!

[Doc]

Ahh, yak chews. Made from free-range yaks grazing the gentle rolling hills on the slopes of the mighty Himalayans. Ikbard, the lowly shepherd, tends the flocks along with his trusty herding dog Balad. The fresh yak milk is gathered early in the morning by the women in the near-by village. The yaks are use to this routine and almost smile when they see the women coming with jugs on their heads.

Returning to the village, the huts are abuzz as the older women of the village prepare to take the fresh milk and turn it into curd and chews. Notice the small children are also close by; watching their elders and learning the trade. One day, little Numanbi will be collecting the milk and making the product. A tradition that has been passed down many generations in the village.

Would you like to help support these people? By purchasing the tasty Himalayan Dog Chews, 1 cent of every dollar will make it's way back into the village. Would you buy some? For little Numabi? You will rest well knowing that you are keeping a tradition alive in the villages.

Operators are standing by, make that call and buy.

[SubMariner]

My awesome co-op is offering these, and I wanted to get your opinions on them.

They are described as follows:

""Chiurpi," as it is called in Nepal, is made by boiling yak and cow milk with a mild citric-acid additive that separates the curds. The curds are then packed tightly into sticks and dried for weeks. The result is a long-lasting chew treat that dogs just can't seem to get enough of. The chews are 100% natural with no chemicals or preservatives."

The ingredients are just Yak and Cow Milk, Salt, and Lime Juice.

So... it sounds to me like they're a really hard cheese-like thing...

Here's their website: Himalayan Dog Chew - 100% Natural. Authentic. No Preservatives. An Everest Sized Treat

Whatcha think?

I think it would be good business if I as a potential customer could find out how much these cost.

Secondly, I'm not sure it's that great a product. The chews I'm currently giving my dog are actually chews that make him CHEW. These are milk products. How hard & chewy can they be?

FWIW the latest thing I'm giving Zio are beef tendons. He really has to put some effort into chewing them. Also, once he's finished all that's left are crumbs: no big pieces or shards.

[jdatwood]

I think it would be good business if I as a potential customer could find out how much these cost.

Search for a store near you that sells them online
Himalayan Dog Chew - 100% Natural. Authentic. No Preservatives. An Everest Sized Treat

[Doc]

Cow milk give dog runny poo poo.

[whiteleo]

The co-op definitely is offering a great price compared to the stores that I've seen them carried in.

[bdb5853]

I've tried these. They are hard as a brick. The dog gnaws on them and their teeth will scrape tiny pieces off. I would say they are similar to antlers as far as how long they last.

They don't get gummy like bully sticks do.

If you hold them up to your nose, they smell faintly of cheese. But otherwise they are odorless.

My dog chewed on one for about 30 minutes, then never touched it again. I don't know if he got tired of it or if it was just too hard.

[SubMariner]

Search for a store near you that sells them online
Himalayan Dog Chew - 100% Natural. Authentic. No Preservatives. An Everest Sized Treat

Unfortunately, their "search for a store" function was useless. Of the 10 sites I clicked on only 2 were functional. And they didn't list products or have prices.

Truthfully, if it takes this much effort to find out how much a product costs or even if someone carries it near me, they are doing a very poor job of marketing their product.

FWIW, I still don't know how much they cost. ;)