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The next time you take a stroll down the pet aisle at your local grocery store to pick up dog food take a closer look at your store's offerings. Far too many brands, even the big names touting naturality, are only selling to you and not your dog's dietary needs. Loaded with grain-based fillers, these products are simply ill-suited for your dog. Don't worry, BestBullySticks has you covered!

From a biological standpoint, all dogs are scavenging carnivores. There's no refuting it! From the smallest Yorkie to the biggest Great Dane, your
loved ones need a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Luckily, our friends over at Orijen have come up with a fantastic dry dog food formulated with only the freshest all-natural regional ingredients. Read more

The Neapolitan Mastiff is truly a dog that looks out of place and time no matter the setting. This Italian breed is straight out of the history books as its ancestors can be traced back to ancient times.  Learn more about the Neapolitan Mastiff in the BestBullySticks Breed Spotlight!

History & Background: The Neapolitan Mastiff has ancient origins by way of its ancestor, the molosser-type dog, which was known to live around 3000 B.C. and originated out of Asia. Alexander the Great helped in developing the mastiff type and eventually the dog made its way to Italy during Roman Conquest. Molosser-type dogs were used as war dogs as well as in circus combats where they would fight lions, tigers and men. Mastiff is derived from the Latin word “masssivus” meaning “massive.” The Italians also call this dog the Mastino Napoletano. Over the centuries, this dog was bred to be a guard dog for Italian homesteads and earned the description “big dog of the little man.” Some even say the dog was bred to look alarming enough that their appearance alone would deter intruders.

During WWII the number of Neapolitan Mastiffs diminished greatly but by 1948 a group of dedicated Italians had built up the breed and qualified the Neo’s characteristics into a breed standard. In 2004, the AKC recognized the Neapolitan Mastiff.

Height: Males 26 to 31 inches; Females 24 to 29 inches

Weight: Males 150 pounds; Females 110 pounds Read more

If we know anything about dogs, it’s that they like to chew on things. Puppies chew because they process things with their mouths just like babies, and they also teethe like human babies do. Adult dogs chew for exercise, to counteract boredom, and sometimes to alleviate feelings of anxiety or uncertainty. At BestBullySticks.com, we’re dog owners just like you, and no matter the reason our dogs chew, it’s our responsibility as dog owners to teach them appropriate chewing habits.

Our guideline for choosing dog chews that will encourage good chewing habits is simple:  it has to be safe, healthy and last a long time. One of the best dog chews we’ve ever found is a Bully Stick. In fact, we’re so impressed with Bully Sticks that we named our company after them! Our dogs love them, and we guarantee your dogs will, too.

The original Bully Sticks from BBS provide lots of chew time for your pooch. Made from free-range cattle, these Bully Sticks are made in South America, so you can feel good about supporting local business. Unlike rawhide chews, Bully Sticks are 100% digestible, so they’re safe for your dog. As with all our Bully Sticks, these are single-ingredient dog chews, which means you won’t find anything artificial in these products. Bully Sticks from other sources are often filled with preservatives, but not at Best Bully Sticks! Our bully sticks are baked until these 100% beef dog chews are  perfectly chewable. Our original Bully Sticks come in lots of different sizes, so you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect size for your four-legged friend.

Dogs like challenges, and here at BestBullySticks.com, we’ve come up with a great one in the form of Braided Bully Sticks. These durable dog chews are made by braiding three original Bully Sticks together to form an interesting texture your dog will love. Bully Sticks are naturally long lasting, and our Braided Bully Sticks are the king of hardy dog chews. Available in sizes ranging from 6 inches to 18 inches, you’re sure to find Fido’s perfect fit.

If you love beefy dog chews but hate the smell that can accompany them, we know exactly how you feel. At BBS, we happily offer a range of Odor Free Bully Sticks. Your dog gets all the satisfying chew time without the odor – what could be better? Other manufacturers remove odor by using harsh chemicals like bleach, which can harm your pet. At BestBullySticks.com, we simply bake our Bully Sticks longer to virtually eliminate the natural moisture that causes odor. Our Odor Free Bully Sticks are all natural and completely safe for your dog, and we carry a variety of sizes and shapes to keep your pup’s interest including Spiral Odor Free Bully Sticks, Jumbo Odor Free Bully Sticks and Thin Odor Free Bully Sticks.

Here at BestBullySticks.com, we know Bully Sticks are one of the best dog chews available. They don’t just promote healthy chewing habits, they encourage good oral hygiene and provide an outlet for your dog to exercise, teethe, and keep himself occupied. Dogs continually prove their ability to learn, and by teaching your pooch positive chewing habits you’ll be establishing a healthy habit he’ll carry throughout his lifetime. 

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