The first ones that we bought smelled awful!!! A guest that was over one night even commented on the smell, LOL! After that experience, my husband was ready to ban bully sticks, but Sonny seemed to love them so much. So anyways I went back to our pet store and talked to the owner and she gave me a different brand to try. She told me that no one had ever complained of them smelling. I couldn't believe it, the new brand was odor free and Sonny loves them just the same!!!! I don't remember the brand of the first ones we bought and the second ones we bought were the kind that were just in a basket at the store, but I will try to find out for you. The new ones cost a little more, but they seem to last longer AND dont smell which makes us a happy household. b*n*n*