Yes, they can eat whole raw bones ( i guess the size could determine if they would be able to eat the whole thing or not). But if you want to be sure and feel confident about it...you can give your vet a call and ask there opinion on raw vs. cooked. My breeder told me to go to the butcher and get the knuckle bones (infact my grocery store sells them pre-package for like $1.50 each, since so many people have requested them)...and he suggets that we give it to the dog outside, b/c they are raw...and that way you dont have to worry about it getting all over the house. If they dont eat all of the bone (depending on size of bone), throw out after a few days (maybe sooner)...b/c since it isnt cooked, bacteria could grow. You may just want to ask your vet if you have any concerns.

BTW, my dog has only ever eaten bones from a chicken back...so they are relatively small. The large bones, i would guess, could be hard on your dogs teeth after a while. When in doubt, call your vet.

I would also always monitor the dog while they are chewing the bones...don't leave unattended.