Beef Hoof for Dogs A hoof is a nail (hardened cartilage), not a bone. If your dog loves to chew for hours, then they will love chewing on beef hooves. Beef hooves are long-lasting chewing activities for moderate chewers. The benefits of chewing * Reduces anxiety: generates endorphin production through chewing 😌 * Expends energy: chewing is energy-consuming ⚡️ * Expresses natural behaviors: in the wild, canines chew on bones found in nature between meals 🐺 * Promotes oral hygiene: the most effective toothbrush is chewing 🦷 * Regulates appetite: better feeling of satiety 🍽️ * Decreases undesirable behaviors: for dogs that destroy forbidden objects 🚫 Beef hooves: which dogs are they suitable for?