Air-Dried Duck Necks: Natural Single-Ingredient Dog Chews

Duck neck dog treats, sold whole: one ingredient, duck neck, air dried in small batches in Malvern, Pennsylvania. A duck neck is a firm, crunchy chew that we list for medium and large dogs, the kind that can work through it sitting down rather than swallowing it in two bites. Shape and size vary piece to piece. If you came looking for duck treats for dogs in general, the neck is our firmest duck chew and duck feet are the lighter one.

A duck neck is a firm, crunchy chew, and it goes into the bag whole. This is not a reward you hand out by the handful. It is for the dog that wants to work at something.

Which dogs get a duck neck

We point duck necks at medium and large dogs that can work through a firm, crunchy chew. A small dog should get one only if the neck is sized for that dog and the dog is an experienced chewer.

What the label says

The ingredient line reads dehydrated duck necks. No grains, no fillers, no dyes. The analysis lists crude protein at a minimum of 61% and crude fat at a minimum of 5%. Duck necks come in one bag size.

Sniff and Shift makes these duck necks and ships them from Malvern, Pennsylvania. If duck necks are a regular thing at your house, a recurring order saves the reordering. For rewards between chews, see the other single ingredient treats we make.

Guaranteed analysis

As printed on the package label:

• Crude Protein (min): 61%
• Crude Fat (min): 5%
• Crude Fiber (max): 10%
• Moisture (max): 10%
• Metabolizable Energy: 2,877 kcal ME/kg (approximately 81.6 kcal/oz)

Feeding and storage

Feed as a treat or chew. Not intended to replace a complete and balanced diet. Always supervise your dog while feeding and provide fresh water. After opening, reseal the bag of necks and keep it in a cool, dry place.

The long version, with portions by dog size and the questions people ask, is in our guide to duck necks for dogs.

Questions

How often can a dog have a duck neck?

As an occasional chew. The label calls it a treat or chew, not a replacement for a complete and balanced diet, and lists approximately 81.6 kcal per ounce.

Are duck neck dog treats really one ingredient?

Yes. Duck neck, air dried, with no added ingredients.

Why is each neck a different size?

Because each one is a whole neck, dried as it came. Shape and size vary naturally from piece to piece.

What do I do with the last small piece?

Take it away. A neck gets smaller as the dog works on it, and a small piece can be a choking hazard. Stay with your dog for the whole chew.

Do duck necks need refrigeration?

No. Air-dried duck necks are light and shelf-stable, so a bag rides to a show weekend without a cooler.