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Since ancient times, Maltese have been a statement of a wealthy household. Today, this clever and jolly little dog makes a household richer for having been in it. Find out more about this small breed with a big personality by reading BestBullySticks.com’s Breed Spotlight on the Maltese.

History & Background: The “ancient dog of Malta” or “Roman Ladies’ Dog” or even the “Maltese Lion Dog” were all names given to the ancient breed that is the Maltese. This breed enjoyed the good life next to aristocratic ladies of their time. These ladies carried the Maltese around in their sleeves and let them to sleep in their beds. One of the best-accounted ancient Maltese was Issa, the dog of a Roman Governor in Malta. This account of Issa, written at the time of the Apostle Paul, painted Issa as “purer than a dove’s kiss,” “gentler than a maiden,” and “more precious than Indian gems.” It’s easily seen that even in their earliest days this dog was very much loved. It's even seen that Greeks built tombs for their Maltese and were worshipped by the Egyptians.

It’s thought Crusaders returning home from the Mediterranean took Maltese to England. Royalty owned this breed in England as well and even as far back as the 1500s would coat a $2,000 to purchase. This breed has been recognized by the AKC since 1888 and is a true companion dog for any family.

Height: Males – 8 to 10 inches; Females – 8 to 9 inches

Weight: Males – 3 to 7 pounds; Females – 2 to 7 pounds

Coat: A Maltese has a single coat made up of straight and long hair with a silky texture. Breed standards require no kinks or curls show in the coat.

Color: Coloring for a Maltese is pure white. Standards say that this breed can have some light tan or lemon color on the ears. Maltese have large dark eyes and a black nose. Read more

One of the most exciting moments on the Best Bully Sticks Healthy Dog Blog is discovering the ingenious recipes that dog lovers whip up in their homes! What’s even more wonderful is that they give us the opportunity to share them with you!

That being said, this Wednesday’s trip into Best Bully Stick’s recipe book is a gift from the blog Sliver & Chalk. This blog, created and curated by Megan VanSchaick, a freelance writer and a lover of whimsy and art. She posts many craft projects and recipes, including the one she shared with us, Rustic Root Vegetable Dog Treats.

Here is Megan's original post along with wonderful photos of her process and her beautiful dogs, Draya and Bronx.

“A few months ago, in the midst of my sourdough bread flurry, I decided to try my hand at homemade dog treats. I’ve never felt great about dog biscuits.  Also, we have lots of veggie scraps in this house, even with keeping a stock bag in the freezer. And my dogs love fruits and vegetables. Draya would shank you in the back to get a piece of banana; Bronx seems to feel the same about carrots.

I had a kitchen disaster this week, while attempting beet chips, which led to lots of raw beet scraps. And I always keep a jar of chopped carrot peels in the freezer. Then there was that lone banana, staring at me from atop the flour tin, accusing me of not eating it before those spots showed up. Whatever could be done?

Dog biscuits. (Don’t you think Rustic Root Vegetable Dog Treats sounds so much more Martha-y than Vegetable Scrap Dog Biscuits? Me, too.)

There are a billion dog treat recipes on the web (beware: many of these contain a lot of sugar and salt), but I use a super simple base that I can alter according to what veggies I’m using.

My base is just cornmeal, flour, a bit of oil or applesauce, and egg. Everything else is determined by what I have on hand, usually. Read more

One word: Savory. This week, Best Bully Sticks brings your pooches a yummy recipe that is everything great about soup but in biscuit form. This recipe is plenty enticing for us humans, yet it’s all for your pup! With the perfect combination of smooth mozzarella, sweet tomatoes and fresh herbs; you might find yourself sneaking a piece too!

Ingredients

2 cups Whole Wheat Flour

1/3 cup Milk

1 Egg

5 tablespoons Butter

1 can Tomato Paste (6 ounces)

1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese

2 teaspoon dried Basil

1 teaspoon dried Parsley Read more

Saturday mornings mean a few things such as sleeping in, watching cartoons or doing yard work around the house, but the best part may the warm biscuits out of the oven.  A biscuit is one of the best comfort foods that will always be reminiscent of home and family.  Since your dog is just very much a part of your family, don’t leave him out on your next Saturday morning breakfast.  These easy Chicken & Cheese Biscuits will surely win you some Saturday afternoon snuggle time with your favorite pup.

Ingredients:

2 Cups of Bisquick

1 Cup Pre-cooked chopped chicken

1 Cup Low fat shredded cheddar cheese

1 1/2 Cups Water

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine all ingredients in medium sized bowl (Mixing dough for approximately  3 minutes will ensure all ingredients were mixed well.)  Dough will be sticky.

4. Form dough into balls and place onto well greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Biscotti is a popular appetizing snack amongst the human population, but shouldn’t dogs be let in on this great tasting snack. Thanks to Best Bully Sticks, dogs are now able to have a taste for themselves an experience the mouth watering goodness of biscotti.

New Beef and Cherry flavor contain only real fruit and all natural beef. The free-run cows of which the beef comes from are only grass fed and originate from Brazil. They are known by many as the best quality cattle in the world. There are also no hidden nasty substances such as artificial preservatives, hormones or chemicals in these new tasty dog treats. In actual fact, Best Bully Sticks adds nothing at all to any of their products. These flavorsome snacks contain real fruit that is of only the best quality to make sure your pet does not only get the best taste they possibly can but they can also benefit from all the nutrients and vitamins naturally present in fruit. These tasty treats are high in protein, low in carbohydrates and low in fat, so your dog gets less of the bad things and more of the good in their diet.

In this unique doggy treat, the beef and cherry are baked inside a crispy 6 inch biscotti, locking in a mixture of flavors and textures that your dog will love. With the crispy biscuit on the outside, and the soft succulent inside, your dog’s taste buds will go wild.

Best Bully Sticks Beef and Cherry Biscotti are available in packs of 10, 25, 50, but if you just want to give them a trial we can even supply them individually, however be aware you may need more when your dog gets a taste of this delicious treat. No matter your dog’s size or age, these treats are the one for them. For smaller or over weight dogs it is possible to break these biscottis into smaller portion sizes perfect for your pooch. You can even make overweight dogs do lots of exercise for their treats to help them lose weight and become more vigorous . These snacks can assure your dog has good health for years to come.
Beef and Cherry Biscotti could also be used to train your dog, they are the perfect size for using to take to the park or even on short walks as a dog treat or an incentive for good behavior. Your dog will be so desperate to get their paws on this great tasting reward they would not stop at anything to get it. Of course, your dog deserves the very best reward for doing as you desire, so what better compensation than a Best Bully Sticks Beef and Cherry Biscotti.

As we are always looking to expand and give your dog the best treats they deserve and love we are expanding our range to different flavors so if your dog loves the beef and cherry range why not try our alternative flavor beef and blueberry. Also cooked with only the best top quality, fresh ingredients but with yet another scrumptious, mouth watering taste your dog will go crazy for.

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