My dog DROOLS so much for these mussels! It doesn’t have a strong smell in my opinion and doesn’t leave a fishy/ocean residue on your fingers. These mussels are very crunchy. I haven’t tried breaking it in half; I usually give her the whole piece. If I was using these treats for training I’d probably use scissors or kitchen shears to cut them into smaller pieces. I love how these mussels are full of omega 3’s and minerals. I try to give my pup the best treats I can possibly find and these Chop Chop Chews treats are it!