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Kerotugg is one of those Swedish-made brands that keeps coming up when dog owners go looking for chew bones without odd additives. But what actually sets Kerotugg apart from the crowd, and which of all those proteins and formats should you pick for your own dog? This guide walks through the whole brand from the ground up.
Who are Kerotugg?
Kerotugg makes Swedish chew bones and dog treats from natural Swedish raw materials, produced in their own factory in Sattajärvi, Pajala — far north in Tornedalen. The craft is deliberately simple: hide and meat from beef, reindeer, moose and fallow deer are hot-air dried until they're chewy and durable, with no bleaching, glue or other additives along the way. The result is a range where the ingredient list rarely needs to be longer than a couple of words — species and origin, and as a rule nothing else.
That short northern supply chain plays into the quality, too. Shorter transport routes from farm to factory make it easier to keep track of where the raw material actually comes from, which is exactly the kind of traceability that tends to be missing from chew bones with a more convoluted production chain.
The Kerotugg range
The range splits into four clear categories, depending on what you and your dog are after.
Chew bones
The foundation of the range: whole, untreated chew bones of dried hide. Here you'll find Kerotugg - Reindeer Chew Bone, Kerotugg - Moose Chew Bone, Kerotugg - Beef Chew Bone and Kerotugg - Fallow Deer Chew Bone — the same production process, but with different hardness and chew time depending on the species.
Filled chews
For dogs who want a bit of extra flavour in the bone, there's Kerotugg - Filled Reindeer Chews, Kerotugg - Filled Chew Bones Beef, Kerotugg - Filled Chew Bones Beef & Pork, Kerotugg - Filled Chews Moose & Heart and Kerotugg - Filled Chews Moose & Pig. The base is the same untreated chew bone as in the core range — the filling doesn't make it last longer or hold up better, just taste better, with a layer of dried meat as an extra hit of genuine flavour.
Chew chips
A lighter, quicker option for dogs who want a shorter chewing session, or for owners who want an easy way to portion things out. Here you'll find Kerotugg - Beef Chips, Kerotugg - Elk Chews and the bagged versions Kerotugg - Reindeer Chips in Bag, Kerotugg - Beef Chips in Bag and Kerotugg - Elk Chews in Bag.
Dried treats
In the dog treat range you'll find dried organ meats, both single-species and mixed. Kerotugg - Beef Heart 100g and Kerotugg - Dried Pig Heart 100g are two pure single-protein treats — good if your dog has a sensitive stomach or if you want to run an elimination test on their food. Kerotugg - Dog Treats Deer & Wild Boar 80g suits you if you'd rather mix two kinds of meat in the same bag.
Comparison: moose, reindeer, fallow deer or beef?
All of Kerotugg's chew bones are made the same way, but the species decides hardness and chew time to a fair degree.
| Protein | Hardness | Best for | Chew time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reindeer | Soft | Sensitive stomachs, puppies and seniors | Short-medium |
| Fallow deer | Soft | Sensitive stomachs, puppies and seniors | Short-medium |
| Beef | Medium-hard to hard | Medium to large dogs | Medium-long |
| Moose | Hard | Large dogs and persistent power chewers | Long |
In short: reindeer and fallow deer are the gentlest and softest options, good for sensitive stomachs, puppies and seniors, beef when it needs to last a bit longer, and moose when your dog would rather have something to really sink their teeth into for a long while.
Frequently asked questions about Kerotugg
Where is Kerotugg made?
In their own factory in Sattajärvi, Pajala, in Norrbotten — not imported or produced under contract abroad.
Are Kerotugg's chew bones non-toxic and natural?
Yes. The chew bones are made from dried hide with no bleaching, glue or other additives — just animal hide and hot air.
Which Kerotugg protein is best for puppies or sensitive stomachs?
Fallow deer or reindeer are usually recommended as the softest and most easily digestible options in the range.
What's the difference between Kerotugg's chew bones, filled chews and chew chips?
Chew bones are whole, untreated pieces of hide. Filled chews are the same base but with an extra filling of dried meat. Chew chips are a lighter, quicker chewing option in smaller pieces or in a bag.
Where can I buy Kerotugg?
The full range is available from us at BarkBuddies — browse all the chew bones, chew chips and dog treats from Kerotugg and find the right protein and format for your dog.
