Description
The 12" Select Natural Scent is the most accessible natural-scent long-session format in the BSD range. Select weight tier, standard oven-baking, 12-inch length. For Beagles at the heavier end of the breed, Cocker Spaniels, Border Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, Basset Hounds, Whippets, Brittany Spaniels, and medium mixed breeds 30–70 lbs that engage more consistently with full natural beef scent than with odor-free sticks — this is the format that delivers 45–85 minutes at 155–185 calories without requiring the Jumbo or Monster Jurassic density tiers.
The 12-inch format produces the self-pacing behavior that makes long sessions reliable: the dog pins the stick between front paws and works methodically along its length rather than consuming it end-to-end as they would a 6-inch stick. At Select Weight, the resistance is appropriate for moderate chewers, 30–70 lbs. The naturScentent provides the sustained engagement motivation that keeps moderate chewers focused through the full 45–85 minutes — they don't investigate, start, drift away, and come back, as some moderate chewers do with odor-free sticks. Tencent tells them this is worth staying with.
For dogs given primarily in outdoor or semi-outdoor settings — covered porches, yards, beach houses, cabin trips, camping — the natural scent version is almost always the better choice. The one practical reason most owners choose odor-free (household smell) doesn't apply outdoors, and the natural scent benefit (stronger engagement signal) applies everywhere.
Is "natural scent" the same as "regular" — and should you bother with odor-free? Yes and yes. NaturScentent is the original standard processing. Odor-Free is the modified version. Both are equally clean, equally sourced, equally nutritious. The question of whether to bother with odor-free depends entirely on your household's tolerance for odor. If your household is comfortable with the characteristic bully stick smell for 45–85 minutes, there is no benefit to paying for odor-free processing — Natural Scent provides the same or slightly better dog engagement at the same price. If the smell is genuinely disruptive, odor-free is worth it. This is the decision the product name "Natural Scent" is asking you to make — not a quality comparison.
Why Grass-Fed Matters for the Everyday 12" Natural Scent
This format — the everyday moderate-chewer 12-inch stick given 2–3 times per week — is where sourcing quality has the most cumulative impact. A dog given the 12" Select Natural Scent 3 times per week receives approximately 500–600 calories per week from this single treat source. Over a year, that's 25,000–30,000 calories of beef pizzle. BSD sources from grass-fed, free-range South American ranches with no hormones or antibiotics — the same standard applied to every tier. The difference between grass-fed and grain-fed at this cumulative volume is measurable: lower omega-6 load, higher omega-3 contribution, and no residual hormone or antibiotic exposure. Standard oven-baked. Single ingredient. 100% digestible.
Chew Time by Dog Weight
| Dog Weight | Chewer Type | Est. Session | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30–45 lbs | Moderate | 60–85 min | Stay at Select Natural — ideal |
| 45–70 lbs | Moderate | 45–65 min | Stay here or step to Jumbo Natural |
| Any weight | Heavy | Under 25 min | Step to 12" Jumbo Natural |
| Senior | Light | 65–85 min | Good senior format at Select Weight |
Nutrition & Sourcing Specs
Nutrition Per Stick
| Crude Protein | ~86% |
| Calories per stick | ~155–185 |
| Fat content | Low |
| Ingredients | Beef Pizzle Only |
| Grain-free | Yes |
| Shelf life (unopened) | Up to 3 years |
Sourcing & Processing
| Beef source | Grass-fed, free-range |
| Hormones/antibiotics | None |
| Scent processing | Standard oven-baked |
| Chemical additives | None |
| Rawhide-free | Yes |
| Digestibility | 100% digestible |
How to Use — Sessions, Frequency & Storage
Session length: Moderate chewers 30–55 lbs: 55–85 minutes. Moderate chewers 55–70 lbs: 45–65 minutes. Heavy chewers: 25–40 minutes — step up to 12" Jumbo Natural if under 25 minutes consistently. Remove at 3 inches remaining.
Frequency: 2–3 times per week. At 155–185 calories, daily use is appropriate for active dogs 60+ lbs with modest meal reduction. For dogs 30–50 lbs, 3x per week is more appropriate — account for 155–185 calories in the daily budget on those days.
Behavioral use: The 45–85-minute session that the Select Natural delivers for moderate chewers (30–70 lbs) is the target range for behavioral management — long enough for genuine endorphin release and a calming effect. NaturScent triggers faster engagement, meaning the session starts immediately rather than requiring investigation time. For post-meal rest periods, separation anxiety pre-departure, and pre-grooming sessions, the quick-start engagement of naturScentent is a practical advantage.
Storage: Seal immediately after sessions. Airtight container, cool, dry location. After opening: 2–3 months. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — particularly for Beagles at the heavier end (25–35 lbs), where a 12-inch stick provides the session duration that 6-inch sticks can't reliably deliver. Beagles are scent hounds — natural scent is their preferred medium for engagement. A Beagle that sometimes abandons a 12" Select Odor-Free mid-session will typically work straight through a 12" Select Natural Scent without interruption, because the sustained natural beef scent provides continuous olfactory motivation. Expect 50–70 minutes for most moderate-chewing Beagles in the 25–35 lb range.
Approximately 155–185 calories per stick — the Select weight tier range at 12 inches. BSD's weight sorting guarantees this calorie range is confirmed before shipping; the Select designation is a weight guarantee, not a visual estimate. For a 45-lb dog with ~1,000 calorie daily maintenance needs, one stick is 15–18% of daily intake — reduce kibble by 155–185 calories on days given. The calorie range is identical to the 12" Select Odor-Free because both are the same Select weight tier.
Yes — it's a matter of household comfort with the smell, not safety. Natural scent bully sticks are the original format and have been given indoors by dog owners for decades. The characteristic beef pizzle aroma during a 45–85-minute session is noticeable in the room and may linger briefly afterward. In well-ventilated rooms, it dissipates reasonably quickly. For smell-sensitive households, the 12" Select Odor-Free delivers identical performance without the aroma. For tolerant households — which represent many dog-owning homes — naturScentent indoors is completely normal and acceptable.
Instructions
Feeding Instructions :
Please monitor your dog while feeding these gourmet natural treats, they are fully digestible however, please always provide a fresh supply of drinking water for your pup.
Recommendations:
Store your bully sticks in the original zip lock bag under cool conditions
