Archive for April 2012

Do your dogs love BBS's bully sticks?! Why not make it a little more enjoyable and a little more challenging! Our Bully Stick Pretzels are now 15% OFF! 

"These Bully Stick Pretzels are a 12-14" bully stick twisted into the shape of a pretzel. The pretzel is about 4" to 5" across and 3" high. These bully stick pretzels are great for all dogs, big and small. Sure to be a novelty that does not hang around long, we are sure that your dogs will enjoy them! 

Although these Bully Stick Pretzels will not last as long as a standard 12" bully stick, they provide variety for your pooch which will help to keep them interested and excited for a longer period of time. 

We use exclusively FREE-RANGE grass fed cattle in our Best Bully Sticks natural beef dog treats and dog chews. We believe that cattle should be free range and graze on grass rather than be cooped up in feedlots. In our opinion, this makes for a higher quality product the way that nature intended."

BBS is giving you 15% off individuals, 25, 50 & 100 packs of Bully Stick Pretzels! 

If you haven't heard, Shaelyn from North California was the BBS Easter Egg Hunt Winner!

She and her dog, Dixie, received a year's worth of bully sticks! (300 bully sticks!)

Congratulations to Shaelyn & Dixie! (Dixie pictured to the left) And thanks to all who participated in our Easter Egg Hunt! We had a GREAT response and we'll definitely be planning another scavenger hunt in the future! 

Here are the correct answers to our Easter Egg Hunt:

1. 10 Inch Beef Tripe Springs

2. 6 Inch Standard Bully Stick

3. Dog Bog ID Tag

4. Bully Bone Read more

Today, you’ll learn about a dog that has an ancient history, fierce love for family and is also probably one of the cutest puppies. Best Bully Sticks brings you the Shar Pei. Read about this historic Chinese breed! We think you’ll be surprised! 

History & Background: Considered one of the oldest breeds on earth, the Shar Pei hails from the Guangdong province of China where it was originally bred to be a farm dog, and served many roles. The earliest Shar Pei’s were guard dogs, hunters, trackers and herders.  The Shar Pei’s unique physical characteristics, the black tongue and intimidating “scowl,” were prized qualities to this breed’s early Chinese owners because they believed these traits would ward off evil spirits.

One of the earliest records of the Shar Pei’s existence is seen from pictures on pottery from the Han Dynasty circa 206 B.C. It’s thought this dog has a common ancestry with the Chow Chow, especially as they share the same distinct blue-black tongue.

During the Communist Revolution in China, this breed’s numbers dwindled dramatically. A Chinese business man, Matgo Law, appealed to Americas in 1973 by way of a magazine article.  That same year, 200 Shar Pei’s were smuggled into America.  Most American Shar Pei’s can be traced to back to these 200.

The English form of this dog’s name “Shar Pei” probably came from the British spelling of the Cantonese equivalent, “sā pèih.” This translates to “sand skin” or “sand coat.” This breed was recognized by the AKC in 1991. Read more

Best Bully Sticks is excited because it’s springtime and that means berries! It also means spending lots of time in the sunny outdoors with your pup. So when those fresh blueberries, strawberries and blackberries make their way into a farmer’s market near you, make the most of both of worlds with these easy, healthy and yummy treats for your pup! Dogs love yogurt and berries, so you can't strike out with these treats. You might even sneak a few for yourself.

Thanks to Doggy Dessert Chef for contributing this recipe to our blog!

Ingredients
1 cup pureed Berries (Blackberries, Strawberries or Blueberries can all work!)
1/2 cup Plain Yogurt
1 2/3 cup Whole Wheat Flour
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2/3 cup Oats Read more

Ever wonder what your dog is thinking? The Art of Racing in the Rain might just give you a little insight. Best Bully Sticks recently had the privilege of hearing Garth Stein talk about his latest novel and we want to share it with you!

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