My dad and step-mom said they knew which hot dogs would be the best before even starting the taste test: Boar's Head. They said it's the only brand they buy during the summer, despite it being the most expensive option.
However, I was immediately skeptical. Being the largest of the five, almost a third of the hot dog did not fit into the bun, which is a big no-no for me. There was also a strange tail at the end of the hot dog. It looked a bit off-putting, but I took a bite anyway.
The hot dog's "natural skin" was a surprise upon the first bite because it was a bit more difficult to bite into, giving the dog a certain chewiness, in my opinion. From the strange tail to the thicker skin, I found that a Boar's Head hot dog is eerily similar to a sausage. Although I usually don't like tougher skins on hot dogs, the flavor was still delightful.