Best Bully Sticks Thick 6 Inch Bully Sticks
A well documented single ingredient thick bully stick that costs more and smells in standard form.
We bought Beloved Pets Thick Bully Sticks for Dogs 6 Inch, Natural Beef Pizzle, Odorless (6 Sticks). It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. It is the same thick 6 inch beef pizzle chew from a well known bully stick maker that publishes calories and analysis, sold on Amazon.
The short version
- Medium and large dogs that chew steadily
- Owners who want a single ingredient chew with published nutrition facts
- Smaller dogs that need a chew to last longer
- You cannot supervise your dog while it chews
- Any smell at all is a deal breaker; choose the odor free version
- Your dog has missing teeth or mouth problems; ask your vet first
What owners like
- Lasts a long time and keeps dogs busy
- Single ingredient makes it a simple treat
- Quality is consistent from bag to bag
Common complaints
- Standard sticks have a noticeable smell
- Can go quickly with very strong chewers
- Costs more per stick than bulk budget brands
Based on The maker's product page and review summary, a K9 of Mine roundup with owner themes, and the Amazon listing..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
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What it does
Thick 6 inch single ingredient beef pizzle dog chews; reviewed here in place of the Beloved Pets thick 6 inch odorless bully sticks, 6 count.
- Single ingredient chew with no additives, per the maker
- Grain free and rawhide free
- Thick cut aimed at medium to tough chewers
- Published calories and guaranteed analysis
- Odor free and hickory smoked versions sold separately by the maker
A good fit for owners who want a single ingredient chew from a maker that publishes its calories and guaranteed analysis, in a thick cut for medium to tough chewers. The trade-offs are a natural beef smell in the standard version (the maker sells a separate odor free line), a higher cost per stick than budget bulk bags, and the need to supervise every chew.
How it compares
Specs
- Ingredient
- Beef pizzle only
- Length and cut
- 6 in, thick
- Calories
- 86 kcal per stick, 3,300 kcal per kg
- Guaranteed analysis
- Crude protein 72% min, fat 0.5% min, fiber 3% max, moisture 12% max
- Made
- Oven dried and baked in the USA per the maker; one review site reports Brazilian grass fed cattle
- Pack
- Several counts on Amazon; 6, 12, 25 and 50 packs from the maker
Worth knowing
- Always supervise your dog while it chews and remove small or broken pieces.
- Choose a stick wider than your dog's mouth, and discard it once it is worn small.
- Introduce slowly, keep fresh water available, and limit treats to 10% of daily calories.
Questions
How many calories are in a 6 inch thick bully stick?
The maker lists 86 kcal per stick.
Are these bully sticks odor free?
Not the standard thick stick. The maker sells a separate 6 inch thick odor free version.
How often can a dog have one?
The maker says treats should be no more than 10% of daily calories.
What size dog are they for?
The maker says all sizes, best for medium to tough chewers. Pick a stick wider than your dog's mouth.
Sources
- Best Bully Sticks: 6 Inch Thick Bully Stick
- K9 of Mine: Best bully sticks for dogs
- Amazon.com: Best Bully Sticks Thick 6 Inch Bully Sticks, Natural, Grass Fed, Single Ingredient
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.