made from the inner skin layer of water buffalo
Should be large enough to not be swallowed or chewed quickly, but small enough to be manageable
Pressed rawhide is the most durable
Dogs have a natural instint to chew. Chewing cleans their teeth, strengthens their gums, and regulates their digestive juices.
Dogs are carnivorous creatures. In the wild, they would consume entire animals, including skin and bone.
Compressed rawhide, or "pressed rawhide", purchased from a reputable manufacturer is a natural product which contains nothing but bits of rawhide pressed into the desired shape.