Three ingredients: yak milk, lime juice, salt. That is the complete list. No flavoring, no binding agents, no preservatives, no artificial anything. The same three ingredients have been used in traditional chhurpi production in Nepal for centuries. If you are looking for the shortest, most legible ingredient list in the yak chew category, this is it.

Heritage Original has no added flavoring of any kind: just yak milk, lime juice, salt, and baking soda. The Infused Collection uses the same dense yak milk base but adds one real ingredient during production: peanut butter, pumpkin, blueberry, strawberry, or turmeric. If your dog has food sensitivities, ingredient restrictions, or you simply want the original recipe without anything added, Heritage is the right choice. If your dog needs extra aroma or flavor motivation to stay interested in a chew, the Infused Collection may be the better starting point.

Heritage Original has the fewest ingredients of any product in the Yak Chew Plus range: yak milk, lime juice, salt. There is no added flavoring, no artificial additives, and no common allergen ingredients beyond yak milk. The traditional chhurpi process also removes most of the lactose present in the original milk, so most dogs who are sensitive to dairy products tolerate yak chews well. That said, every dog is different. If your dog has a known dairy allergy rather than a sensitivity, consult your vet before introducing any yak milk product. For dogs with ingredient sensitivities who are reacting to additives or flavorings in other chews, Heritage is the cleanest starting point in this category.

Most dogs chew for 2 to 4 hours per session across multiple sittings over several days. The dense yak milk base cannot be finished in one go by most dogs. Chewing time varies by dog size and chewing intensity. A small dog on an XSmall chew may take several days. A large, aggressive chewer on an XLarge may work through it in fewer sittings. If your dog finishes Heritage Original quickly, size up on your next order.

When Heritage Original gets down to a small nub that is no longer safe for your dog to chew without risk of swallowing, take it away. Wet the nub under the tap, place it on a microwave-safe plate, and microwave it on high for approximately 45 seconds. The nub puffs up into a light, airy, crunchy treat in the same four-ingredient formula your dog has already been working on. It is a no-waste way to extend the value of every chew. Microwave wattages vary; let the puffed treat cool completely before offering it to your dog. If the nub does not fully puff, try an additional 15 to 20 seconds.

Yes, for puppies 6 months and older. Heritage Original is appropriate for puppies from 6 months of age, matched to their current weight for size selection. Always supervise puppies during chewing sessions, especially the first time. Puppies typically chew more tentatively than adult dogs, so Heritage Original will last longer for them initially. Start with the size appropriate to their current weight, not their expected adult weight.

Yes. Supervise your dog during every chewing session, particularly the first time you offer Heritage Original. Watch how your dog engages with the chew: some dogs chew calmly, others attack it aggressively. When the chew reaches a nub small enough to be swallowed whole, take it away and use the microwave trick to convert it into a puffed treat. Never leave a dog unsupervised with any chew.

Heritage Original is made using the traditional chhurpi process. Yak milk is collected from small family farms in Nepal, then combined with lime juice to separate the curds. The curds are pressed to remove moisture, formed into blocks, and dried over time until they reach the characteristic hardness of a chhurpi chew. The only other ingredients are a small amount of salt and baking soda used in the process. The recipe and method are unchanged from the traditional approach used in the Himalayas for centuries. No factory shortcuts. No additives to speed up drying. The same four ingredients, the same process.