Same bone, better fit. 🦴

The Busy Bone Half is the full venison shank chew — just cut to a size that works for smaller dogs. Still 100% air-dried New Zealand venison bone wrapped in beef jerky. Still genuinely long-lasting. Just right-sized so your dog can actually get a proper grip and enjoy the whole thing.

Not every dog needs a 280mm bone to feel like a winner. The Busy Bone Half gives smaller dogs exactly what bigger dogs love about the original — a dense, slow-dried venison shank bone wrapped in beef jerky — in a size they can handle properly.

The venison shank bone is the real deal: a naturally tough, marrow-rich bone that gives dogs a proper chewing workout. Wrapped with beef jerky and air-dried slowly, each half develops a flavour that's concentrated and persistent. Your dog will smell it coming and won't put it down until it's done.

What's a venison shank bone? The shank is from the lower leg of the deer — a dense, close-grained bone that's worked hard during the animal's life. That density is what makes it a quality chew: tough enough to last, not so hard it's a dental risk. The marrow inside and the jerky wrap on the outside mean there's always something to work towards.

NZ venison. Nothing else like it. Biophive source their deer from free-range, grass-fed farms across the Manawatu region — GMO-free, hormone-free, antibiotic-free. The chews are processed and packed in Feilding, using a whole-animal approach that turns parts of the animal typically left over from meat processing into something genuinely valuable. Clean ingredients, honest sourcing, made in New Zealand.

Good for teeth. Good for settling down. The gnawing action that comes with working through a dense bone naturally helps reduce plaque and tartar build-up. It's also one of the most effective ways to give an energetic or anxious dog something to focus on — and a satisfied chew session tends to end with a very content, very relaxed dog.

Right-sized. Real ingredients. A chew your smaller dog can fully commit to.

FAQ's

Q: What size dogs is the Busy Bone Half suitable for?

A: The Busy Bone Half is ideal for small to medium adult dogs — typically those who find the full 250–280mm Busy Bone a bit much to manage or work through in one go. It gives smaller breeds a proper chew they can grip comfortably and finish, rather than leaving it unfinished. Not recommended for toy breeds, puppies, or dogs with known dental issues — always supervise chewing.

Q: What is a venison shank bone and why is it good for dogs?

A: The shank bone comes from the lower leg of the deer — a naturally dense, close-grained bone that saw a lot of use during the animal's life. That density makes it ideal for chewing: tough and long-lasting, but not as extreme as weight-bearing bones like femurs, which can risk tooth damage. The shank's marrow adds nutritional value and keeps dogs motivated to chew, while the air-drying process preserves the bone's natural structure without making it brittle the way cooking would.

Q: Is the Busy Bone Half a natural dog treat?

A: Yes. The ingredients are venison bone, beef jerky, salt, and smoke flavour — that's it. No artificial preservatives, colours, or fillers. The venison is sourced from free-range, grass-fed New Zealand deer and processed by Biophive in Feilding, Manawatu. Biophive operates under NZ Government MPI certification and BRC (British Retail Consortium) quality accreditation, so the supply chain is independently audited. Confirm with your supplier whether the smoke flavour used is natural wood smoke.

Quick Specs

• Cut: Half of the Busy Bone whole (venison shank bone)
• Protein: 34% min
• Fat: 7% min
• Fibre: 1% max
• Moisture: 7% max
• Ingredients: Venison Bone, Beef Jerky, Salt, Smoke Flavour
• Suitable for: Adult dogs, medium to large breeds
• Made In: New Zealand

Care & Safety Note

Store in a cool, dry place. Always supervise your dog while chewing — discard any pieces small enough to swallow whole. Not recommended for puppies, toy breeds, or dogs with known dental issues. Ensure fresh water is available at all times. This is a treat, not a meal replacement — factor into your dog's daily calorie intake.