A starter mix of natural chews for your shop
You can start a natural chew range with 50 pieces per item and several items in one shipment. A simple first order is 50 coffee wood chews split across sizes, 50 hemp balls and 50 loofah toys, all travelling together. Add or swap lines once you see what your customers pick up, and use samples to choose before you order.
- For pet shop owners
- Planning a first order
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How small a first order can be
Our minimum is 50 pieces per item for coffee wood, Gorilla coffee wood, loofah, hemp and coco coir toys, and 100 per item for pet beds. It is counted per item, not per size: 50 coffee wood chews split across four sizes is one valid line. Different items can go in the same order and the same shipment. The details are on our mixed orders page and in private label MOQ explained.
Larger quantities lower the shipping cost per piece, so we suggest 100 where it fits, but 50 is the real minimum. For 50–200 pcs of plain goods, production takes 8–10 days from the day we receive your deposit.
Coffee wood: a spread of sizes
Coffee wood chews come in six sizes. Since the minimum counts per item, a shop can split its first 50 across the sizes it wants to show.
| Size | Length × diameter | Weight per stick |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 10–11 × 1.5–2 cm | 23–30 g |
| S | 13–14 × 2–2.5 cm | 35–45 g |
| M | 17–18 × 2.5–3.5 cm | 90–110 g |
| L | 18–19 × 3.5–4.5 cm | 120–180 g |
| XL | 20–21 × 4.5–5.5 cm | 230–400 g |
| XXL | 22–23 × 5.5–8 cm | 325–600 g |
Shorter sticks wear down faster, and owners come back for another. Length varies by about 0.5–1 cm from the figures in the table. Gorilla coffee wood blocks run S to XL, 8–16 cm long and about 155 g to 1.1 kg.
Coffee wood comes vacuum-sealed with a desiccant pack, one size per bag, with your tag inside if you have one. Sets of two or three have their own codes, S2CC01 and S3CC01. Packing in sets is charged on top.
Loofah: shapes for a lighter chew
Loofah toys are cut from dried loofah into animal and bone shapes, 11.5–15 cm long. The shapes we make are Teddy Bear, Fish, Cat, Kitty, Bone and Duck.
We do not have data on whether loofah suits dogs or cats better, or on how long it lasts. Order a few as samples and see how your customers' pets take to them.
Hemp and coco coir: say which is which
Hemp balls come in four sizes, from about 4 cm to 9 cm across, with or without a rope loop. They are handmade, so size varies a little and the order follows the sample you approve. Hemp is more durable than coco coir.
Coco coir toys are machine-twisted coir rope, hand-knotted into balls and bones. They are soft and fray faster under strong jaws. Position them as an occasional toy. Tell your customers that before they buy. Sold as a long-lasting toy, coco coir earns one-star reviews. The comparison is in coco coir vs hemp durability.
A pet bed for the corner of the shop
Pet beds have a minimum of 100 per item. The styles we make include a raised wooden frame lined with loofah, woven beds, a closed bed for cats, a cat hammock on a wooden stand and a two-level bed. Beds are bulky, so ask for the freight early.
What to tell customers at the till
Natural chews vary from piece to piece. Each coffee wood stick has its own shape and grain, and natural wood shows some cracks. For every chew, the same advice applies: supervise your dog while it chews, replace the chew once it is worn small, and throw away any pieces that break off. How to say it in a few words is in explaining natural variation to customers.
Once you have bought from us, we take a set of product photos for you to use. Before that, our photos are not for use on your own channels. Shelf and story ideas are in selling natural chews in store.
Questions shop owners ask about a first range
What is the smallest order I can place?
50 pieces per item, or 100 per item for pet beds. Several items can go in one order.
Can I split coffee wood across sizes?
Yes. The minimum counts per item, so 50 coffee wood chews can be split across sizes.
Is hemp or coco coir more durable?
Among our rope toys, hemp is more durable than coco coir. Coco coir is soft and fits an occasional toy.
Can I try products before ordering?
Yes. Your first 3 samples are free, you pay the shipping.
How long does a small first order take?
For 50–200 pcs of plain goods, 8–10 days from the day we receive your deposit, plus shipping.
Pick your first three samples
Choose any three products to see and handle before you build your first mix.
Request samples Coffee wood chews
Your first 3 are free, you pay the shipping. Ready to order? Ask for a quote.