What apart from sniffing, do dogs love to do? Of course, bite!
It is their natural need, especially intense during the puppy period. Toddler dogs like to satisfy it with everything they find on their way, for example with your slippers or other items. However, older quadrupeds often cannot do without it.
For dogs, biting is an activity that involves them not only physically but also mentally. It helps them discharge excess energy and can also de-stress them. It is both entertainment and effort for them. Since this is such an important canine activity, it is worth taking care of a suitable chewing toy for your pet, which at the same time will fulfill its task and will be safe for him. Just like Hempsy’s Teethers!
First of all – security
There are many types of dog chews on the market.
However, the vast majority of them are made of synthetic materials – various types of silicone, rubber or plastic. It is not uncommon, and especially in the case of those cheaper toys, toxic substances are used in their production process. Their trace amounts can be found in the final product, which is especially harmful to the dog if he bites off and swallows a piece of the teether. Therefore, when considering such a purchase, always check the composition of the product. But even these better-quality toys are made from petroleum products using chemicals and are wrapped in successive layers of plastic. So they simply pose a burden to the environment.
Our answer to this are natural dog rope toys, and of course, from hemp fiber! It is a 100% natural material. Its production at the stage of plant cultivation does not require pesticides and uses little water, and no chemicals or dyes are used during its processing. Thanks to this, the rope we braid from it is hypoallergenic, does not cause irritation and is 100% safe for dogs, even if a fragment is swallowed.
Strength in nature!
But can a simple piece of string be enough to fight a dog’s teeth?
Well, no problem! Hemp is considered the most powerful plant fiber and has served mankind for thousands of years. For centuries, marine ropes were woven from this material to withstand enormous loads and friction, helping to control sails and masts. Therefore, they are extremely durable, which is why they are perfect for your dogs to chew and jerk on walks.
Additionally, the fiber is relatively coarse so that it rubs plaque and plaque from your dog’s teeth when they chew it. So it also has a positive effect on the health of your pet. Pleasant and useful!
For young and old
At Hempsy, we follow the principle that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for all dogs. This is also the case with teethers, which is why we have prepared them in several variants. First, you have a choice of two rope thicknesses – 2 cm or 4 cm. Of course, the thicker the rope, the heavier the toy. Therefore, for the pooch to cope with it, we recommend the thicker version for dogs weighing over 15 kg, and for smaller pets, we recommend this thinner, lighter option.
The second point that you can decide for both rope thicknesses is the length of the toy. You can tie the knots on the rope as you like. The 40 cm version allows you to easily tie two thick knots, one at each end. In turn, on the 60 cm long one, apart from two knots at the ends, you can easily tie a third between them.
Solo or tandem?
As a rule, for one dog, a rather shorter version is enough, whether it is for quiet chewing at home or retrieving on walks. The longer one will work well when you have more than one animal. But in fact, there is full freedom in it – two of them can also successfully wrestle for a shorter rope, while another pooch will be happy to be satisfied with a long teether exclusively for himself. The largest chews available will work especially for TTB and other strong or large breeds, because thanks to their considerable weight they help to tire the dog faster.
But we wouldn’t be ourselves if we didn’t give you the opportunity to personalise our teethers. Therefore, if you need a version longer than 60 cm or you have another interesting idea, just contact us and we will do our best for you!