Benebone Wishbone, Bacon, Medium
A long lasting flavored chew for healthy adult dogs, with real tooth risk the maker spells out.
The short version
- Healthy adult dogs under 60 lb that chew steadily
- Owners who want a flavored chew that is not eaten
- Owners who can supervise and check the chew for wear
- Your dog is older or has weak, worn or cracked teeth
- Your dog breaks off and swallows pieces of chews
- Your dog has allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, poultry, pork, fish or beef, given the shared facility notice
What owners like
- Lasts weeks to months with steady chewers, far longer than plush or rubber toys
- The bacon flavor keeps many dogs coming back to it
- The raised ends are easy for dogs to grip
Common complaints
- Very hard, fails the common thumbnail test, and carries a tooth fracture risk
- Worn ends can get sharp and irritate gums
- Some dogs lose interest after a few licks
- Smaller sizes are outgrown quickly by big or intense chewers
Based on Benebone's product page, nylon safety guide and replacement guide, the Amazon listing, a Packpicked review and a Shortlist comparison of hard chews that summarizes Reddit and veterinary dental advice..
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What it does
A hard nylon chew shaped like a wishbone and flavored with real bacon, made in the USA and sized by Benebone for dogs under 60 lb.
- Curved wishbone shape that lets a dog hold it with its paws while chewing
- Flavor is built into the nylon rather than sprayed on the surface
- Sized by dog weight, with five sizes in the Wishbone line
- Benebone runs a recycling program for worn chews
- Benebone offers help if a dog shows no interest
A long lasting, strongly flavored chew for healthy adult dogs that like to gnaw and owners who can supervise. The trade off is hardness: Benebone itself warns that aggressive chewing on nylon can chip or crack teeth, and it asks owners to replace the chew about monthly or once a sugar cube's worth is gone.
How it compares
Specs
- Material
- Nylon, not edible
- Flavor
- Real bacon (peanut butter and chicken versions also sold)
- Size
- Medium
- Dog weight guide
- Under 60 lb for Medium, per Benebone
- Other sizes
- Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, Giant
- Made in
- USA
- Replace
- About monthly, or when more than a sugar cube's worth is missing
Worth knowing
- Benebone says chewing should always be supervised.
- Benebone says the nylon is not edible and the chew should be removed if pieces are being swallowed.
- Benebone warns aggressive chewing can chip or crack teeth and advises against hard nylon for older dogs with weaker teeth.
- Benebone says worn edges can irritate gums and can be smoothed with a file or sandpaper.
- Benebone says to discard the chew once more than a sugar cube's worth is missing.
- Made in facilities that process peanuts, tree nuts, poultry, pork, fish, beef and other flavorings, per Benebone.
Questions
Is Benebone safe for dogs' teeth?
Benebone says not every dog's teeth are strong enough for hard nylon and that aggressive chewing can chip or crack teeth. It advises against it for older dogs with weaker teeth.
How long does a Benebone last?
Benebone says most last a few weeks to a month and should be replaced after about a month, or sooner if more than a sugar cube's worth is missing.
Can dogs eat Benebone pieces?
No. Benebone says its nylon chews are not edible and to take the chew away if a dog is swallowing pieces.
What size Benebone should I get?
Benebone lists the Medium for dogs under 60 lb and says to choose the largest size your dog can handle.
Sources
- Benebone: Wishbone
- Benebone: Durable nylon chews safety guide
- Benebone: When to replace
- Amazon.com: Benebone Wishbone Durable Dog Chew Toy, Real Bacon, Medium
- Packpicked: Benebone Wishbone Bacon review
- Shortlist: Benebone vs Betterbone vs Nylabone
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.