How long do bully sticks last?

Based on data from more than 100 dogs, here’s what we found about chew time by dog weight and breed

We surveyed nearly 130 dogs from our community, via social media and email, to find out how long a Bully Bundles 6” bully stick lasts for their dogs. Here are the results:

For more in-depth results, here is a scatter graph of the results we received, based on the dog breeds that were included in the survey results:

When To Use Bully Sticks

Bully sticks not only satisfy your dog's instinct to chew, but also promote dental health by helping to reduce plaque and tartar. The act of chewing releases endorphins, making it an enjoyable and calming activity especially during those times when you're busy or unable to give them your full attention. Whether you give your dog a bully stick as an after-dinner treat or as rainy day entertainment, your dog is getting multiple benefits while enjoying their long-lasting chew. 

Based on the same survey from above, our community also gave us insights into how they use bully sticks in their everyday lives with their dogs. The top use cases are rainy day entertainment (24%), whenever, just because! (23%), and when guests are over (15%). 

Bully Stick Shelf Life

The shelf life of a bully stick from the time it is produced is 2 years, making bully sticks not only a long-lasting product once your dog gets a hold of one, but also beforehand. Any bully stick you receive from Bully Bundles will have at least 18 months of shelf life remaining. If you are interested in purchasing our bully sticks in bulk, be sure to check out our wholesale & bulk website to maximize your savings (minimum order of 50 bully sticks). You can also purchase smaller orders and monthly bully stick subscriptions by visiting our website here. 

Bully Bundles Commitment 

At Bully Bundles, we’re committed to not only researching and educating ourselves, but also sharing what we learn with you. Another topic we have researched in depth is the use of sodium metabisulfite in bully sticks and any potential impact to dogs and found evidence that shows it can be a detriment to brain and nervous system functioning and can also lead to allergic reactions. We will never use sodium metabisulfite in our bully sticks and are proud to deliver a truly single-ingredient bully stick for your dogs. You can read more about sodium metabisulfite in bully sticks by reading our article, What Are Bully Sticks Made of? Beware of Sodium Metabisulfite, and all of our articles and research at our blog.

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Chelsea Barstow

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