Yaker
£2.99 – £10.99
The Canine Thinking team says…
These are hard bars made from skimmed Himalayan yak and cow milk! Our dogs think they are delicious (and apparently so do people in some parts of the Himalayas although we won’t vouch for it personally!).
When your dog finally gets down to the very last little bit, you can pop them in the microwave to make a fabulously crunchy puffed treat too 🙂
We’ve tried various brands, and our preference is still the original Yaker.
Yakers are made in the Himalayas. A very small amount of lime juice and salt is added to coagulate (harden) the milk, which is then compressed into blocks and smoke dried for 28 days using traditional methods.
This means there can be a bit of variation in colour and shape – and some still have the dimples from the muslin cloth used to compress the cheese into blocks! The milk is skimmed before use, so Yakers are low in fat (5.2%), only the tiniest amount of salt is used (0.1%) and although they do contain some cow’s milk, the levels of lactose are very, very low (<1%) as the cream and whey are removed from the milk during the manufacturing process.
The manufacturer says…
Suitable for dogs aged 4 months and over. 100% natural. Medium chews weigh appox 70g on average. Chews will differ in shape slightly due to the natural ingredients. YAKERS are 100% Natural Dog Chews made with Himalayan Yak Milk! Perfect for both tough chewers and gentle chewers, YAKERS dog chews are a low-fat (5.2%) treat for dogs over the age of 4 months. The vegetarian treats are also rich in calcium and protein, gluten and preservative free. 100% natural, YAKERS dog chews are great for your dog’s oral hygiene, helping remove plaque during the chewing process. The hard texture means dogs need to soften and work at the treat potentially for hours before they’re rewarded with small pieces to chew off. YAKERS dog chews are made in the hills of the Himalayas using a mix of skimmed Yak and Cow milk. A very small amount of lime juice and salt is added to harden the milk, which is then compressed into blocks and traditionally smoke dried for 28 days to give the cheese chews their unique flavour.
Ingredients:
Yak and Cow milk (99.9%), Lime Juice, Salt.
Size:
Small
Medium
Extra Large