Archive for March 2011

We always love getting emails from our customers & readers asking us to feature their dog or favorite breed for our Best Bully Sticks Spotlight on a Breed blog series every Thursday. As always we are honored to oblige. Thanks Monica for submitting your good looking pack of Shiloh Shepherds to be featured in our series.

So give a huge bark of applause to therapy dogs Ty, Kodiak & Bailey. The gang is looking spiffy in their Therapy Dog International Bandanas. They all work at a local residential home for troubled boys.

Shilohs from left to right are: Ty, Kodiak & Bailey

Height: 28 - 30 inches

Weight: Male: 140-160 lbs; Female: 100-120 lbs

Coat: The Shiloh Shepherd comes in two varieties, smooth coat and plush. The smooth coated variety has a thick double coat, with harsh outer hair protecting the undercoat, while the plush coat has a dense undercoat and somewhat of a mane.

Color: Common Shiloh Shepherd colors are solid black, white, red, silver, dark brown, black sable, golden, golden tan, reddish tan, black and tan etc.

Appearance: The slow and steady Shiloh Shepherd dogs, resembling German Shepherds, are characterized by a powerful and athletic build. The muzzle is black in colors and is not too long, narrow or snippy. The eyes are dark to light brown in color. The ears are triangular in shape and carried erect when the dog is attentive. The back is strong and the legs are well muscled. These dogs tend to have s smooth and rhythmic with long strides.

Temperament: Shiloh Shepherd temperament is easy going, calm, friendly, outgoing, trustworthy, protective, courageous, intelligent and highly affectionate. These dogs are neither excessively aggressive nor overly shy. As they can be dominating or stubborn at times, it is essential to train and socialize them right from the beginning.

They are generally good with kids but because of the massive size, these dogs need to be supervised around small children. When properly introduced, Shiloh Shepherd dogs tend to get along well with other pets in the house. These alert and intelligent dogs make for excellent watchdogs.

Health: Shiloh Shepherds have an average life span of 9–14 years, slightly longer than the German Shepherd breed.  Some common health problems in Shiloh Shepherd dogs are Epilepsy, Osteochondritis, Panosteitis, Small Intestine Overgrowth Syndrome, Bloating and similar other dog diseases. Though this breed is large in size still, Hip Dysplasia is less common in these dogs as compared to German Shepherds.

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Participate in our Best Bully Sticks $1 Donation Program by shopping on www.bestbullysticks.com and clicking to donate a $1 at checkout. For every $1 you donate at checkout we will donate a $1 with a 100% of the proceeds going to rescues and shelters in need across the country. The money raised will help with out reach, basic animal necessities and rescue programs. Donations raised monthly by you will be given to 3 lucky rescues during our ongoing monthly Best Bully Sticks Rescue Shelter Giveaway.

NEW! PRICE-MATCH GUARANTEE!

We are so confident that we offer the best prices at www.bestbullysticks.com that we now match ANY online vendor price on any item we sell!

If you find anything on www.bestbullysticks.com for less on another website (excluding Amazon and Ebay), let us know and we’ll credit the difference to you. It must be the same item. For bulk items, we’ll try our best to match the price. Email us at bbinfo@bestbullysticks.com with any questions or to take advantage of this great new service.

Is your dog barking for his or her time in the spotlight?

If you would like your dog spotlighted or want to recommend a dog breed you love for our next Best Bully Sticks Spotlight on a Breed entry please send us an email or tweet @bestbullysticks. Don’t forget to send over a photogenic pic of your dog as well.

Give the gift of a good chew. Delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats & chews, and of course our bully sticks. Try our odor free bully sticks!

Take The Guessing Out Of Gift Giving With A Best Bully Stick Gift Certificate!

But what do you do for the pampered pup or feline that has everything? Hmmm..For the pet that has everything give a Best Bully’s Gift Certificate and take the guessing out of gift giving! This is a great way for you to give that furry special someone in your life or loving pet owner a special gift by allowing them to select the exact products their furry companion are looking for.

A picture is worth a thousand words, or shall we say free bully sticks!

Our photo gallery is growing constantly, please submit a photo of your dog enjoying any of our products to enter our twice monthly contest! Each month we will have a drawing on those customers who submitted pictures to the gallery and a winner will be chosen and posted on the site. The winner will win more bully sticks!

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Best Bully Sticks Rescue & Shelter $1 Donation Program is a Success!

Thanks to the generous donations of Best Bully Stick customers $750 was raised last month and Best Bully Stick matched dollar for dollar for a grand total of $1500 to be given away to 3 lucky animal shelter & rescues ($500 each).

Now that rescue & shelter nominations have been tallied its time for our Best Bully Sticks Rescue Shelter $1500 Giveaway Final Voting Round!!!

Below are the top 10 nominated dog rescues, please vote 1 time for your favorite. The top 3 most voted on rescue will win $500 toward their rescue or shelter from our grand prize of $1500. Final Voting week runs: 3/30/11 – 4/1/11 12pm EST – Winners announced Monday 4/4/11

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Martha Stewart has done it again! We have the dog treat recipe that your dog has been craving. Hey be fair warned, after just one bite your dog is gonna be begging you for these scrumptious & healthy homemade Izzy Apple Cheddar Dog Biscuits. What we love about this dog treat recipe is that it is just as easy for you to make as it is for your dog to devour.

Yield:

Makes about 16

Ingredients:

Directions:

*** If your dog is on a special diet always check with your vet about which foods are appropriate & safe.

Stay tuned for delicious dog recipes every Wednesday in our Weekly Drool Recipes blog series. Check out our other drool-worthy recipes! Also, submit your dog recipes to be featured in this delicious blog series by emailing us at bestbullysticks@gmail.com.

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How Can You Give Back To Barkworthy Rescues and Shelters Across the Globe? Click to Give a $1 at Checkout!

Well, we we tell you how you can help Best Bully Sticks support them. With your help we can save lives one $1 at a time and no animal needs to suffer.

Participate in our Best Bully Sticks $1 Donation Program by shopping on www.bestbullysticks.com and clicking to donate a $1 at checkout. For every $1 you donate at checkout we will donate a $1 with a 100% of the proceeds going to rescues and shelters in need across the country. The money raised will help with out reach, basic animal necessities and rescue programs. Donations raised monthly by you will be given to 3 lucky rescues during our ongoing monthly Best Bully Sticks Rescue Shelter Giveaway.

NEW! PRICE-MATCH GUARANTEE!

We are so confident that we offer the best prices at www.bestbullysticks.com that we now match ANY online vendor price on any item we sell!

If you find anything on www.bestbullysticks.com for less on another website (excluding Amazon and Ebay), let us know and we’ll credit the difference to you. It must be the same item. For bulk items, we’ll try our best to match the price. Email us at bbinfo@bestbullysticks.com with any questions or to take advantage of this great new service.

Is your dog barking for his or her time in the spotlight?

If you would like your dog spotlighted or want to recommend a dog breed you love for our next Best Bully Sticks Spotlight on a Breed entry please send us an email or tweet @bestbullysticks. Don’t forget to send over a photogenic pic of your dog as well.

Give the gift of a good chew. Delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats & chews, and of course our bully sticks. Try our odor free bully sticks!

Take The Guessing Out Of Gift Giving With A Best Bully Stick Gift Certificate!

But what do you do for the pampered pup or feline that has everything? Hmmm..For the pet that has everything give a Best Bully’s Gift Certificate and take the guessing out of gift giving! This is a great way for you to give that furry special someone in your life or loving pet owner a special gift by allowing them to select the exact products their furry companion are looking for.

A picture is worth a thousand words, or shall we say free bully sticks!

Our photo gallery is growing constantly, please submit a photo of your dog enjoying any of our products to enter our twice monthly contest! Each month we will have a drawing on those customers who submitted pictures to the gallery and a winner will be chosen and posted on the site. The winner will win more bully sticks!

Bark the Word! Join the Best Bully Sticks Free Affiliate Program & Earn 6% Commission or 6% Product Discount

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The Beagle really is the perfect family pet. As a breed they are known for their happy, affectionate nature and their love of company, whether human, canine or even feline! They dislike being on their own making the Beagle an addition to any busy family dynamic. As well as being extremely lovable they are also very intelligent and always looking to please their owner. They particularly suit active families as they have high energy levels and love exercise.

As soon as you mention the Beagle most people will associate these creatures with hunting. The history and origin of the breed originates in England where they were mainly bred for hunting rabbits and quails. Traditionally they would hunt in packs or pairs but they are also extremely good at hunting alone. Beagles are especially renowned for their excellent sense of smell and it is this characteristic that makes them such good tracking and narcotics dogs. Nowadays, Beagles are mainly kept as companion animals but their strong hunting heritage means that they are extremely persistence and are able to work through problems themselves.

Beagles are a notoriously ‘happy go lucky’ creature which makes them exceptional companions for the average family. Although they are only small they are little bundles of energy. They have lots of stamina and extra energy that they are always looking to use up so you need to make sure you have the time to provide them with regular exercise. Invest in different dog toys and dog treats to keep exercise interesting and make sure that good behavior is rewarded.

Beagles are also incredibly low maintenance. After even the muddiest of walks, all the dog needs is a rub down with a towel and they are clean again! This is due to the animal’s dense, waterproof coats, clean legs and small compact feet; another reason why Beagles are such a family-friendly pet to have! They also never have to be clipped so you don’t need to worry about this expense.

Beagles truly are a great sporting breed with lots of character. They are easy to look after and as long as they get enough love and exercise they are happy! When it comes to food Beagles really enjoy eating and will literally eat anything! However, you do need to be careful not to over-feed them as they will eat whatever you put in front of them. An adult dog will only need one serving of dog food and maybe one dog treat or biscuit a day.

Beagles require very little socialization and are happy interacting with most other animals and humans. They do need companionship and may turn destructive if left alone for hours on end. A perfect home for a Beagle is one that can give them plenty of play time, exercise and regular walks. However, many Beagle owners will warn to keep the dog fenced in a yard at home or on a leash when on a walk as they do have a tendency to follow scents and run off to explore. If you don’t want to spend hours searching for your dog it is best to keep it on a lead!

As well as making great companions they are brilliant watchdogs. They will let you know if someone is at the door by barking, however they are extremely friendly so don’t make as good guard dogs!

If you want a little dog to enjoy walks with, to be affectionate and provide great companionship for you and your family, then the Beagle is the breed for you!

Best Bully Sticks News!

Become a Facebook Fan, “Like” our page & Help us reach 5,000 fans.

NEW! PRICE-MATCH GUARANTEE!

We are so confident that we offer the best prices at www.bestbullysticks.com that we now match ANY online vendor price on any item we sell!

If you find anything on www.bestbullysticks.com for less on another website (excluding Amazon and Ebay), let us know and we’ll credit the difference to you. It must be the same item. For bulk items, we’ll try our best to match the price. Email us at bbinfo@bestbullysticks.com with any questions or to take advantage of this great new service.

Is your dog barking for his or her time in the spotlight?

If you would like your dog spotlighted or want to recommend a dog breed you love for our next Best Bully Sticks Spotlight on a Breed entry please send us an email or tweet @bestbullysticks. Don’t forget to send over a photogenic pic of your dog as well.

Give the gift of a good chew. Delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats & chews, and of course our bully sticks. Try our odor free bully sticks!

Take The Guessing Out Of Gift Giving With A Best Bully Stick Gift Certificate!

But what do you do for the pampered pup or feline that has everything? Hmmm..For the pet that has everything give a Best Bully’s Gift Certificate and take the guessing out of gift giving! This is a great way for you to give that furry special someone in your life or loving pet owner a special gift by allowing them to select the exact products their furry companion are looking for.

A picture is worth a thousand words, or shall we say free bully sticks!

Our photo gallery is growing constantly, please submit a photo of your dog enjoying any of our products to enter our twice monthly contest! Each month we will have a drawing on those customers who submitted pictures to the gallery and a winner will be chosen and posted on the site. The winner will win more bully sticks!

Bark the Word! Join the Best Bully Sticks Free Affiliate Program & Earn 6% Commission or 6% Product Discount