It's not just puppies who chew! Adult dogs and older dogs chew too! And not always because of separation anxiety or boredom. Adult dogs need to keep developing and maintaining strong jaw muscles and older dogs when dental disease can develop, potentially resulting in tooth loss. The Hearty Chew is a durable toy designed to satisfy his desire to chew. The soft yet strong rope can be tugged and pulled and will not damage his teeth and gums and the durable ball is soft enough to exercise his developing jaws. The mixed textures will keep his interest. The circumference of the ball is approx 23cms (9ins) and the rope are approx 10cms (4ins) each in length. Supervise your pet's use of this toy and replace when it becomes worn or damaged.