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A chew toy for pets can be produced as a combination of different materials, preferably with a rigid shell and softer chew portions extending from the shell. The shell can have multiple parts that join together to encase a mounting structure or frame, which can include threaded portions that connect

A chew toy for pets can be produced as a combination of different materials, preferably with a rigid shell and softer chew portions extending from the shell. The shell can have multiple parts that join together to encase a mounting structure or frame, which can include threaded portions that connect to the chew portions. The shell can also include apertures through which the chew portion can protrude. The chew portion can include a plurality of projections extending outward from the base. The rigidity of the shell can provide structure, protect the internal structure, and provide extra support for the chew portions, whereas the softer chew portions can provide beneficial effects to a pet's teeth or gums or provide greater chewing pleasure. A scented insert can be housed within the shell and the scent can be emitted through passageways through the shell.

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What is claimed is: 1. A chew toy comprising: a shell structure formed from materials and configured to be suitable to be chewed on by a dog without injuring the animal's mouth and teeth, the shell structure having an inside and an outside, and having a first hardness and rigidity; a mounting struc

What is claimed is: 1. A chew toy comprising: a shell structure formed from materials and configured to be suitable to be chewed on by a dog without injuring the animal's mouth and teeth, the shell structure having an inside and an outside, and having a first hardness and rigidity; a mounting structure within the shell structure; and a plurality of chew portions formed from materials and configured to be suitable to be chewed on by a dog without injuring the animal's mouth and teeth, the chew portions mounted on the mounting structure and having a second rigidity substantially less rigid than that of the first rigidity and a second hardness substantially less hard than that of the first hardness, the mounting structure interconnection separate chew portions and comprising a plurality of arms securing the chew portions to the outside of the shell structure, wherein the chew portions are positioned on the outside of the shell structure so that a dog's teeth will contact both the shell structure and the chew portions when a dog chews on the chew toy. 2. The chew toy claimed in claim 1, further comprising an insert, wherein the insert contains a scent emitting material and is housed within the shell portion. 3. The chew toy claimed in claim 2, wherein the shell portion has a passage therethrough, through which scent from the insert can be emitted, the passages sized and constructed and the insert located in the shell to prevent physical contact with the insert when the pet chew toy is handled. 4. The chew toy claimed in claim 2, wherein the at least one of the plurality of chew portions has a passage through which scent from the insert can be emitted, the passages sized and constructed and the insert located in the shell to prevent physical contact with the insert when the pet chew toy is handled. 5. The chew toy claimed in claim 1, wherein the shell includes one of more circular apertures wherein a portion of at least one of the plurality of chew portions portion is dome shaped and protrudes through the aperture. 6. The chew toy claimed in claim 5, wherein a portion of the at least one of the plurality of chew portions extends outside the shell portion. 7. The chew toy claimed in claim 6, wherein the dome shaped portion includes a plurality of projections. 8. The chew toy claimed in claim 5, wherein the shell includes one or more ribs outlining the apertures for added support. 9. The chew toy claimed in claim 1, wherein the shell comprises nylon. 10. The chew toy claimed in claim 1, wherein the shell has ridges for added structure and strength. 11. The chew toy claimed in claim 1, wherein the shell is generally spherical in shape. 12. The chew toy claimed in claim 1, wherein the shell comprises two equal-sized halves. 13. The chew toy claimed in claim 1, wherein a first one or more sections of the shell comprise one or more protrusions. 14. The chew toy claimed in claim 13, wherein a second one or more sections of the shell comprise one or more grooves wherein the protrusions engage the grooves. 15. The chew toy claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one of the plurality of chew portions comprises polyurethane. 16. The chew toy claimed in claim 1, wherein the chew portion includes a plurality of projections. 17. The chew toy claimed in claim 16, wherein the projections are cylindrical with hemispheric ends. 18. The chew toy claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one of the plurality of chew portions is counter-sunk into the shell. 19. The chew toy claimed in claim 18, wherein at least one of the plurality of chew portions includes one or more nylon ridges to prevent the at least one of the plurality of chew portions from being pulled out. 20. The chew toy claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of chew portions comprises a hollow mounting portion that mounts on the mounting structure. 21. The chew toy claimed in claim 20, wherein the mounting structure comprises at least two members that intersect each other. 22. The chew toy claimed in claim 21, wherein the hollow mounting portion includes a threaded inner wall and the members have threaded ends to engage with the threaded inner wall of the hollow mounting portions. 23. The chew toy claimed in claim 20 wherein the hollow mounting portion includes a threaded inner wall and the mounting structure includes one or more threaded portions to engage wit the threaded inner wall of the hollow mounting portion of at least one of the plurality of chew portions. 24. The chew toy claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting structure comprises a T-shaped core and a bolt, extending threaded ends in six directions. 25. The chew toy claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting structure comprises nylon. 26. The chew toy claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting structure comprises a first section and a second section wherein: the first section includes an aperture; and the second section fits through the aperture of the first section. 27. The chew toy claimed in claim 26, wherein the aperture is substantially the same shape and size as a cross section of the second section to provide a secure fit of the second section in the aperture of the first section. 28. The chew toy claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting structure has the same rigidity and hardness as the shell portion. 29. The chew toy claimed in claim 2, wherein the scent-emitting material in the insert emits a food scent. 30. The chew toy claimed in claim 2, wherein the scent-emitting material is a piece of sponge with liquid aroma.