Archive for December 2012

BestBullySticks.com has had an amazing year and we expect to have an great 2013! Before we roll over into the new year, we want to take a look back at some of the milestones of 2012!

One of our coolest 2012 moments was being chosen to be on the Inc. 500 List of America’s Fastest Growing Companies! We’re very excited and honored to be chosen!

We’re so proud to announce we’ve given over 40K to Non-Profit & Charitable Animal Organization this year. We have a large heart for homeless animals, rescue and homing efforts. We want to see every dog in a forever home! We especially support our local resuces and shelters like the Richmond SPCA, FETCHaCure and Ring Dog Rescue.

Along with charitable donations we also have sponsored a few really amazing community events in the Richmond, VA area! We sponsored two dog-friendly baseball games with our local minor league baseball team, the Flying Squirrels for what we called Bark In the Park! Hundreds of dogs and families came out for these two amazing games! We got to hand out bully sticks and meet so many beautiful doggies!

We’ve had such a successful year, which means we’ve gotten to hire some really amazing professional and warehouse staff to keep our business moving and shaking! All BBS employees are hardworking, dedicated folks who love their dogs and yours!

We’re also growing our product lines and brands! We’re carrying so many neat new products and we hope to always provide the best, all-natural and handy pet products around! You can always let us know what you think or what you’d like to see in our store by emailing us a bestbullysticks@gmail.com!

Things are on the up and up on the Social Media front, too! We’ve surpassed a great Facebook goal of 30K fans! And our Pinterest page is growing as well! We’ve also expanded to nifty networks like Instagram and Google+.  We even began a Featured Dog of the Day so you can share your dog’s best photo on a big scale level! As always we strive to provide helpful, relevant and fun information on our Healthy Dog Blog with new blogs posted every weekday!

As always, we’re always thinking of great new ways to help you save! Between our Product Spotlight, Military & K9 Police Discounts, bi-weekly newsletters & coupons, Refer-A-Friend 10% Discount and more, we want you to get the best bang for your buck!

A BIG THANK YOU to all of our amazing customers who without you 2012 wouldn’t have been such a huge success. BestBullySticks.com wishes everyone a safe and happy New Year!

With the look of a lion and the heart of a teddy bear, the Leonberger is a true family companion. This dogs looks might fool you once, but once the kindness of the Leonberger shines, you’ll be a fan for life. BestBullySticks.com thinks you’ll fall in love quite easily. Read more about the Leonberger in the BBS Breed Spotlight!

History & Background: Leonberg, Germany is both the native city and namesake of the Leonberger breed. This dog was the product of the breeding a Landseer Newfoundland and a Saint Bernard predecessor, the “barry” by a prominent citizen of Leonberg, Heinrich Essig in the 1930s. Essig was very fond collecting animals and it’s even thought the dog was bred to resemble the coat of arms of the German town, which was the lion.

This dog was kept as farm dog and excelled as a watchdog and a draft worker. Famous owners of the Leonberger include Napoleon II, the Prince of Wales and other royalty. During the World Wars, this breed suffered greatly and only 5 survived WWI. Again during WWII this breed was almost lost into obscurity. In both wars this dog was used to pull ammunition carts, but was a service that almost cost this dog’s lineage. The modern Leonberger can trace it’s line back to the 8 dogs that survived the wars. Today the Leonberger is still used as a working dog in rescue saving missions.

Height: Males: 28 to 31.5 inches; Females: 25.5 to 29.5 inches

Weight: Males: 120 to 170 pounds; Females: 100 to 135 pounds

Coat: As with many working dogs, the coat is highly functional. The Leonberger has a very abundant, water-resistant, double coat. Shorter hair appears on the muzzle and limbs. The long, heavy coat is highly durable, straight, close-fitting and flat. The outer coat is medium length and soft to coarse in texture. Undercoat is soft and dense, but is less abundant in summer months. Leonbergers have a mane which stretches from around the neck to the chest. This dog sports feathering on the back of legs and ears and the tail is well covered in hair. Read more

When we say our final goodbye to a dear friend, it’s heartbreaking. And though time heals all wounds, BestBullySticks.com knows that you would never want to forget them. Such is the story with many dog lovers, including sisters Melissa & Morgan, the brains behind Bubby & Bean blog. Melissa’s dog, Leary (nicknamed Bubby) passed away a few days before Christmas last year. To remember their sweet Leary, Melissa’s sister Morgan whipped up this recipe in remembrance of him.  

Everybody who met that special doggie instantly got a smile on their faces.  He was one of those friends that was always there for you and loved to snuggle.  And like most dogs, Leary LOVED food!  He knew he wasn’t supposed to beg for it, so when we would eat in front of him, he’d stand sideways and look at you out of the corner of his eye.  It cracked me up!  I was always a sucker for one particular look he'd give that made him look like a big soft puppy.  When he gave that look, a french fry or piece of cheese would “accidentally” make its way into his mouth.   He knew exactly how to work his auntie!  And that boy sure did love his cheese.  I even wrote the "For Leary" message in the picture at the top of this post in shredded cheddar, his favorite. 

So in honor of Bubby, today I'm going to be showing you how to make a tasty doggie treat that I know he would have loved, and that your best furry friends will gobble up too.  I started making these when my husband and I noticed that our furry little girl Isis (aka the "Bean" in the Bubby and Bean!) had trouble eating hard treats.  They are soft so they’re great for older doggies, or for dogs who prefer softer foods.

This recipe is especially for you, Leary (bubby, bo-bos, roy boy, beezy, licious, and all the other nicknames that were made for you!).   I miss you every day.

Ingredients
1/2 cup – 3/4 cups oatmeal (depending on how dense you want the treats)
1/4 cup powdered milk
2 small jars beef baby food
1 tablespoon peanut butter (either crunchy or smooth works great)

Recipe Note: You can also use Cream of Wheat or wheat germ in place of the oatmeal.

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.

3. Shape dough into hearts, bones, or any other doggie themed treat.

4. Place treats on greased cookie sheet or use a silicone baking mat.

5. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

6. Cool.  Store treats in your refrigerator for up to one week (or until your furry kid learns how to open the fridge!).

Thanks to Melissa & Morgan at Bubby & Bean for sharing Bubby’s story, this recipe and photos.

Bone Appétit & Enjoy!

Be sure to check out all of BestBullySticks.com’s Weekly Drool Recipes to show your prized pooch how much you care! 

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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