Our dogs spoil us with endless love and loyalty, so it’s no surprise we all want to spoil them back. For our food-motivated friends, treats are the ideal way to show our love and tighten our bond. They also work amazingly well to reinforce good behavior!

Not all treats are created equal and picking out the best treat for your dog can be an overwhelming process. We like dog biscuit treats for their many benefits to our dogs and ease of storage and use. We’ve compiled our top list of dog biscuits, all backed with fantastic reviews, to give you a great place to start in finding your dog’s new favorite treat.

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The 9 Best Dog Biscuits

1. Nutro Crunchy with Real Mixed Berries Dog Treats – Best Overall

Our pick for the best overall dog biscuits is these bite-sized treats from Nutro. This particular series of goodies comes in five different flavors, but our favorite was the mixed berries flavor. With blueberries, cherries (just the flesh), and cranberries, this biscuit is packed full of vitamins, minerals, and oxidants.

Each treat has only a few calories, so these biscuits allow even dogs on strict low-calorie diets to indulge. These biscuits are highly rated and reviewed, most of which are highly positive. What we liked was the small size of these treats. It makes adjusting the serving size for the size of the dog simple. Small treats are also great for use in training as you can offer many treats while not overindulging your dog.

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2. American Journey Turkey & Sweet Potato Recipe Limited Ingredient Dog Treats – Best Value

Just because dog biscuits are considered “treats” does not mean they have to be unhealthy. These biscuits from American Journey are made from a limited-ingredient recipe. They have no corn, wheat, soy, eggs, chicken, or beef. Owners of dogs with intolerances love this product for that reason, saying that many turkey-flavored treats still tend to have chicken products on the ingredient list. It does, however, contain pea flour, so it is not suitable for pea sensitivities.

Due to this ingredient list, these biscuits are pretty high in protein, so they make a healthy and balanced addition to your dog’s regular diet. However, they are quite hard to consistency, and owners of senior dogs say they are too hard for them to consume. If your dog has a poor dental condition, they may not enjoy these biscuits.

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3. Portland Pet Food Company Pumpkin Biscuits – Premium Choice

Gone are the days when we couldn’t pronounce 90% of the ingredients on our dog’s treats! These pumpkin biscuits from Portland Pet Food Company have only five ingredients. Bean flour, pumpkin, peanut butter, molasses, and cinnamon. These treats are such high-quality that this product is considered human-grade food.

These biscuits are limited-ingredient and grain-free, making them a prime choice for dogs that suffer from allergies and intolerances. This quality comes at a price, though, and a small bag of biscuits is on the expensive side. The treats themselves are small and thin. While they are okay for dogs of all sizes, they probably won’t even touch the sides of your Labrador’s throat, so they’re best suited for small dogs.

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4. Blue Buffalo Wilderness Trail Treats Salmon

These larger-sized biscuits from Blue Buffalo have salmon as the first ingredient and the addition of flaxseed, so they are packed full of healthy fats such as omega-3s and 6s. They are also grain, gluten, soy, and wheat-free, so they are perfect for the more sensitive dogs. However, while they are salmon flavored, they still contain chicken. This chicken meal helps boost the high levels of protein, but it may be misleading for those looking for a chicken-free treat.

The large size and crunchy consistency make this treat take some time to eat, perfect to occupy and stimulate your dog. This does mean they are not a good pick if you are looking for something bite-sized for training purposes. Reviewers didn’t like how strongly these treats smell (but dogs do!) and said it has a crumbly texture that makes a mess around the home. These treats are best enjoyed outside!

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5. Finley’s Barkery Wheat-Free Blueberry & Coconut Crunchy Biscuits

There’s no need to overcomplicate things when companies like Finley’s Barkery create great limit-ingredient products such as these blueberry and coconut biscuits. These biscuits don’t contain any of the most common allergens for dogs, with only six ingredients. Even dogs with the most sensitive tummies can enjoy them.

If you want only the best for your dog, you will like these treats. All ingredients are sourced from either the United States or France and processed in the US. Every element is considered human-grade, so if you have always wanted to try your dog’s food, now is the chance! Additionally, we really loved Finley’s Barkery’s commitment to bettering the world, dedicating a whopping 50% of their profits to community initiatives for people with disabilities.

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6. American Journey Active Life Dog Treats

If you are looking for a classic bone-shaped treat, you can’t look too much further than these American Journey treats. They are large treats for large dogs, but they have a consistency that is easy to break down for smaller hounds. Owners say these treats get treated like real bones by their dogs, with them being taken away and enjoyed for a long time.

They are high in protein and calories to support large, active dogs. If your dog struggles to maintain a healthy weight, these may be too high calories for regular feeding. These biscuits come low on our list because they contain wheat as the first ingredient, not an ideal nutrient for a dog.  They are not suited if your dog has a gluten intolerance.

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7.  Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Crunchy Dog Treats

Just because your pup is on a special medical diet doesn’t mean they don’t get to enjoy the little things in life, like treats! These treats from Hill’s are designed to be fed with many Hill’s prescribed diets, popular among vets. They have high fiber to support dogs with gastrointestinal upset and act as an appetite suppressant for dogs on a low-calorie diet.

However, they are prescription, meaning you need vet approval to purchase them. If you think they may be suited to your dog, a quick call to your vet can give you access to them. They are supposed to be suited for all-sized dogs, but owners of small dogs need to cut them to size. The crumbly texture led to wastage in this instance.

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8. Old Mother Hubbard Classic P-Nuttier Biscuits

Peanut butter, apples, carrots, chicken fat, all the things our canine friends adore, are arranged into a single treat form in these biscuits from Old Mother Hubbard. This product is quite popular and very highly rated. Of course, there are some negative reviews of pooches who didn’t like the taste, but they are overshadowed by the hundreds that do.

This recipe comes in three different sizes, so you can pick the one that suits your dog the best. However, customers say the sizes run large and that the small sizes don’t suit small breeds. The mini size would be better served if you have a little dog. These mini sizes would also be an excellent choice for small training treats for larger dogs. Wheat is the first ingredient in these treats so they are not suitable for dogs with gluten intolerance.

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9. Isle of Dogs Everyday Essentials 100% Natural Chillout Dog Treats

These biscuits from Isle of Dogs are formulated to have two uses. Firstly, as a tasty treat and secondly, as a calming supplement, with ingredients like vanilla, lavender, and lemon balm incorporated alongside other all-natural ingredients. The reviews are mixed on these claims, with some customers saying they really work to chill their dogs out, while others see no effect. From what we can gather, it seems they are helpful for mild stress, but for a pooch with severe anxiety, they make little difference. You can’t expect miracles from a dog treat, right?

These treats have no meat products, so they are suitable for dogs with protein allergies. This does make the protein levels relatively low, but as a sparingly used treat, this won’t disrupt the balance of your dog’s diet.

Buyer’s Guide: How to choose the Best Dog Biscuits

Treats! We love them, and our dogs love them. They also have a lot of positive impacts on our dogs beyond just being super enjoyable. Treats can help form and reinforce bonds between canines and humans. They can enrich our dogs’ lives and provide supplementation to their diets. Of course, treats are often used for training purposes as a strong reinforcer to such a food-motivated species.

It can be a struggle to even know where to begin when picking which treat is best for your dog. Firstly, you should recognize that there are some key types of dog treats, including:

Each has its own unique pros and cons, but the humble dog biscuit is an age-old classic that can’t be overlooked.

Benefits of Dog Biscuits

Choosing the Perfect Dog Biscuit

Allergies or Sensitivities

It’s becoming a lot more apparent in the pet food industry that many dogs have intolerances to classic dog food ingredients such as grains, eggs, dairy, soy, and some animal proteins. Creating a complete diet that excludes your dog’s intolerances can be finicky and expensive, but fortunately, there is a wide range of allergy-friendly dog treats available.

Since dog treats are not a complete diet, they don’t need to be stuffed with random ingredients to meet all a canine’s dietary requirements. Instead, they can be a very limited ingredient and omit many common allergens while still being a tasty and exciting treat.

If your dog suffers from intolerances, ensure you check the ingredient list very closely, as frequently, the packaging of pet food can be misleading. For example, many turkey, fish, or beef flavored foods still contain chicken by-products in the recipe. This may not be apparent at first glance, and many owners of chicken-intolerant dogs have been caught out this way.

Taste & Texture

You’ll find that many of the negative reviews on our favorite dog treats are simply “my dog didn’t like it.” That’s a fair reason not to repurchase a treat, right? When picking out a treat for your dog, think of the flavors you know they love. You know your dog better than anyone else does.

Of course, some flavors of treats may be something your dog has never encountered, so you will not know what their reaction will be. Don’t be afraid to try new things. You may find your dog’s new favorite treat! If they don’t end up liking it and you have an opened bag of goodies, your local dog shelter will be chuffed with a delicious donation of treats.

Age & Breed of Your Dog

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, and their treats should be well suited to each unique dog! Smaller breeds may struggle with large-sized treats, but large dogs may swallow small treats so fast they don’t get a chance to enjoy them!

Additionally, there are different dietary requirements for various age ranges of dogs. You don’t specifically need a puppy formulated treat for your young dog, as treats are simply a supplement, not a complete diet. However, some treats may have extra supplementation to support young, senior, or pregnant dogs.

Conclusion

We only want the best for our dogs, so it’s no wonder we love tried and true products. All of our picks for best dog biscuits are supported by genuine customer reviews and a deep dive into ingredients and claims.

Overall, we found our favorite was the Nutro Crunchy with Real Mixed Berries Dog Treats. These low-calorie treats are small, crunchy, and healthy. These low-calorie treats are the perfect training biscuit that your dog will love. Our best value goes for the healthy option biscuits from American Journey made from a limited-ingredient recipe.

See also:

• Can Dogs Eat Wheat Thins? Vet Approved Facts!

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