All of The Natural Dog Company’s antlers are naturally shed and sourced from wild deer.ĭoes that mean that the Royal Brown antlers are “better” for my dog?

Farmed/Wild: Farmed deer antlers tend to be white because they usually don’t have access to trees for rubbing behavior, and they also lack the coverage provided by trees which would occur in the wild.

Age of Buck: Older bucks tend to have darker antlers, because they exhibit more tree rubbing behaviors compared to younger bucks.

Antlers can also fade while it’s still attached to the deer, especially if the deer experiences significant sun exposure.

Freshness/Time of Year: How soon was the antler picked up after being cast? If an antler has been exposed to the sun and other elements, the colors will fade and turn pale.

Physiology: How much oxidized blood residue was on the antler after the velvet was rubbed off? If there is more blood, the antler will be darker, if there is less blood, the antler will be lighter in color.

Chlorophyll, a green pigment found in all plants, oxidizes to a dark brown color upon exposure to oxygen. When the blood on the antlers mixes with the sap and juices from trees and other plants, it contributes to the dark coloration.

Behavioral: The velvet coating around the antler will cause an irritating sensation at some point in the growing cycle, so the deer, elk, and other cervids will rub their antlers on trees to relieve the itchiness.

Some factors that can affect the coloration of an antler: Royal Brown antlers are similar to regular deer antlers, except that they are hand selected for their dark brown coloration. What are Royal Brown antlers, and how are they different from regular deer antlers? Click here to jump to the section that discusses antler hardness. The hardness of Power Paddle deer antlers fall somewhere in between elk and deer antlers. Regular deer antlers tend to be long and slender, whereas the Power Paddles have a broad and flat shape. The difference between our Power Paddle antlers and regular deer antlers is markedly noticeable. This flat shape is especially beneficial for those individual dogs who will attempt to swallow longer narrow treats whole. The smaller sized antler chews are more likely to be elongated, whereas the larger pieces tend to have a flattened shape. Power paddle antlers are shaped similarly to a moose antler. Power paddle antlers are sourced from deer whose antlers have a more broad, palmate shape, rather than the typical points emerging from a main beam. What are Power Paddle Deer antlers, and how are they different from regular deer antlers? Antlers are naturally shed and regrow every year, and are the fastest growing bone found in nature. Antlers are an extension of the animal’s skull, and are made of true bone.

What’s the nutritional value of deer antlers?Īntlers are well-known for being one of the most durable and long lasting chews available for dogs.

What’s the difference between a split and whole antler?.Why is it that antlers categorized as “large” and “small” end up around the same length?.Are deer antlers different from elk or moose antlers?.

What are Royal Brown antlers, and how are they different from regular deer antlers?.Please use the pull-down menu and select size to order. For this reason, the item your dog receives may vary in appearance from the items in the photos.

Natural Hound products are 100% natural, single-ingredient treats. Whole and split antler chews are the same average weight for each size. Check the Antler Chart to be sure you are selecting the correct Antler size/style for your dog. If your dog is an aggressive chewer (chewing with a bit more energy and enthusiasm) please do not leave your dog unattended with an Antler Chew. Please note, Antlers Chews are an organic product provided by mother nature, so availability can change. Whole antlers will last a little longer and are a better choice for the experienced or active chewer. Split antlers offer a softer chewing surface making them a great choice for the first-time chewer, finicky dogs, senior dogs, and puppies. Split antlers are cut down the middle exposing the inside of the antler where most of the flavor is located. We offer split and whole Elk Antler Chews in most sizes. Their hard structure provides an unusually long-lasting and entertaining chew for your dog while helping maintain dental health. Antlers are high in nutrients which makes them very healthy treats for your dog. Natural Hound Elk Antler Dog Chews are from naturally shed antlers that re-grow every year.

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