Quick answer
Choose the Benebone Wishbone for a curved, easy-to-grip chew that satisfies heavy chewers, or the MapleStick for a stick-shaped chew that appeals to dogs who love the feel of real wood without the splinters.
Shape and grip: curved vs. stick
The Wishbone's curved design gives your dog multiple gripping points, making it easier to hold and chew from different angles. The MapleStick's straight stick shape mimics a natural stick, which many dogs instinctively enjoy carrying and gnawing on. Both are made from durable nylon, but the shape affects how your dog interacts with the chew.
Flavor and appeal
The Wishbone is infused with real bacon flavor, a classic favorite for most dogs. The MapleStick uses real maple wood flavor, offering a unique taste that appeals to dogs who prefer a woodsy, less meaty scent. Both flavors are baked into the nylon, so they last throughout the chew's life.
Durability and safety considerations
Both chews are made from the same durable nylon material, so they offer similar longevity for aggressive chewers. The Wishbone's curved shape may be slightly more resistant to cracking under extreme pressure, but both are designed to withstand heavy chewing. Always supervise your dog with any chew toy and replace it if it becomes small enough to swallow.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Shape preference: Wishbone: curved with multiple grip points for easier handling. MapleStick: straight stick shape that mimics a natural stick.
- Flavor profile: Wishbone: real bacon flavor (meaty, classic). MapleStick: real maple wood flavor (woodsy, unique).
- Material and durability: Both made from durable nylon, but the Wishbone puppy version uses a softer material for younger dogs. Both are built for heavy chewing. Always supervise your dog and replace the chew if it becomes small enough to be a choking hazard.
Product facts
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Benebone Puppy Wishbone Bacon Medium: Sized for little mouths, this Benebone puppy chew gives small pups a safe place to put all that chewing energy and helps build good chewing habits early. Made from a softer material than adult Benebones, for puppies and gentle chewers. If you have a puppy or a gentle chewer, the Wishbone in the puppy version offers a softer material that's easier on developing teeth.
Benebone Puppy Wishbone Bacon Medium
Benebone Puppy Wishbone Bacon Medium
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Benebone MapleStick Small: Dogs love sticks, but real sticks splinter. The Maplestick gives your dog the stick experience in a durable chew infused with real maple wood for flavor. Made in the USA from durable nylon. The MapleStick satisfies a dog's natural stick-chewing instinct without the risk of splinters, making it a safer alternative to real sticks.
Benebone MapleStick Small
Which chew fits your dog?
Best for
- Dogs who love to hold and gnaw from different angles: Benebone Wishbone
- Dogs who instinctively carry and chew sticks: Benebone MapleStick
Not for
- Puppies under 60 lbs should use the puppy-specific Wishbone version (softer material), not the standard Wishbone or MapleStick
- Dogs who prefer a meaty flavor may not enjoy the MapleStick's wood flavor
