The most appealing in the range
Its milky scent convinces even dogs that stubbornly refuse wood or bone chew treats.
The tastiest
Yak cheese
Three ingredients, centuries of Himalayan tradition, and a milky aroma very few dogs can resist.
Chewing levelLight chewer
- Traditional Nepalese recipe: milk, lime juice, salt
- High in protein, very low in lactose
- Milky scent: works with fussy dogs
- The last piece turns into popcorn in the microwave
- No preservatives, no colourings, no gluten
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In a nutshell
Yak cheese — churpi in Nepali — is a traditional chew treat from the high Himalayan plateaus, where it has been made for centuries to keep for long months without refrigeration.
The recipe has three ingredients: yak and cow milk, lime juice to curdle it, and a pinch of salt. The curd is pressed, smoked, then slowly dried for several weeks. That long drying removes almost all the water and most of the lactose, and gives the product its characteristic hardness.
The result is a dense, smooth bar, very high in protein, that the dog gradually softens through chewing. Unlike wood chew treats, it is entirely edible and gets eaten completely.
And it has one final surprise: the last stub, now too small to chew treat safely, turns into a puffed, crunchy treat after 30 to 60 seconds in the microwave. Nothing goes to waste.
What your dog gets out of it
High in protein
Drying concentrates the milk proteins: it's our most nutritionally interesting product, to be factored into the daily ration.
Very low in lactose
The production method removes most of the lactose: most dogs sensitive to milk tolerate it without difficulty.
Gentle cleaning
Firm enough to scrub the teeth, soft enough to spare the enamel of senior dogs and small breeds.
Two treats in one
Microwave the last piece and it puffs up like popcorn: a crunchy bonus reward at the end of the run.
Three ingredients, that's all
Milk, lime juice, salt. No preservatives, no colourings, no gluten, no grain.
Available sizes
| Size | Piece weight | Dog's weight |
|---|---|---|
| S | 20-50 g | toy breeds |
| M | 50-80 g | 5 to 10 kg |
| L | 80-110 g | 10 to 15 kg |
| XL | 110-140 g | 15 to 20 kg |
| XXL | 165-195 g | 20 kg and over |
Natural product: every piece has a slightly different shape and size.
Where it comes from
Yak cheese — churpi in Nepali — is a traditional chew treat from the high Himalayan plateaus, where it has been made for centuries to keep for long months without refrigeration.
In use
A closer look
How to use it
Choose the size according to your dog's build: the bar must stay longer than their muzzle.
Give it as it is, at room temperature. If your dog is in a hurry and chew treats too fast, lightly dampen the surface: it will soften gradually rather than give way in one go.
- Sessions of 15 to 30 minutes, supervised
- Store the bar somewhere dry between sessions
- Factor its calorie content into the daily ration
The final step: when only a 3 to 4 cm stub is left, take it away and put it on a plate in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds at full power. It puffs up and turns crunchy. Let it cool completely before giving it to your dog.
Watch the first use if your dog digests dairy products poorly, even though the lactose content is very low.
Product specifications
| Composition | Yak and cow milk, lime juice, salt. No preservatives or colourings. |
|---|---|
| Origin | Himalayan regions of Nepal, traditional production |
| Hardness | Medium — softens gradually while chewing |
| Typical lifespan | 1 to 2 weeks for a medium-sized dog |
| Sizes available | S, M, L, XL, XXL — see the size chart below |
| Suitable for | Fussy dogs, food-motivated dogs, seniors, moderate chewers |
| Nutritional highlights | High in protein and calcium, very low in lactose |
| Contains no | Gluten, grain, added sugar, preservatives, colourings |
| Storage | At least 12 months at room temperature, dry |
| Tip | The last piece turns into popcorn in the microwave (30 to 60 s) |
Frequently asked questions about this product
My dog is lactose intolerant — can they eat this?
In most cases, yes: the traditional drying process removes most of the lactose. However, in case of a confirmed milk protein allergy — which is different from lactose intolerance — it is better to go for our deer antler, olive wood or coffee wood products.
How does the popcorn trick work?
When only a 3 to 4 cm stub is left, put it on a plate and microwave it for 30 to 60 seconds at full power. The remaining moisture in the cheese expands and makes it puff up like popcorn. Let it cool completely before giving it to your dog.
Is it too calorific?
It's our most nutritionally rich product. For an overweight or monitored dog, slightly reduce that day's ration and stick to one session per day.
Why is my yak cheese less hard than the last one?
It is an artisanal product made from a natural raw material: hardness and colour vary slightly from batch to batch depending on the milk and the drying time. That's a sign of traditional production, not a defect.
Can I give it to a puppy?
From 6 months, once the adult teeth are in place. It's actually one of the most suitable products for a first experience, as it is softer than deer antler.
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