July 16, 2009 by Brutus

July 16, 2009 • Filed Under: Bacon Pet Products , BaconFreak, Boss Hogg's Bacon Pet Treats

Hi everybody! It’s been a while; We moved to a new house and I’ve been busy securing its borders, making the possums an offer they couldn’t refuse, if you know what I mean. I’m still swamped with trampling the flower beds and tasting the variety of greens around the house, but I just had to speak up about a new product.

Boss Hogg’s Bacon Pet Treats are AMAZING! Basically, it’s small pieces of real bacon that have been jerkeyfied for a little extra chewiness. I could practically smell it through the packaging! Of course my roommates teased me relentlessly before letting me sample the product. First I tried reasoning with them.

 Then I resorted to force. Some people just won’t listen to reason.

Finally they open the bag, and the first thing Marianne does is take a bite. OF MY TREAT! She does this with almost everything she gives me, it is so weird. And rude. I don’t see her letting me sample everything she eats. Whatever. We finally get down to what it’s all about: tasting the bacon! Man was it delicious, exactly like eating a slice from the pan, but the thickness and chewiness made it much more fun to eat. I’m putting this at the top of my Christmas stocking wish list.

I also tried Boss Hogg’s Bad to the Bone Dog Bones. These are country ham bones, full of marrowy goodness. The only problem is, my jaws are pretty strong and it didn’t take me long to break off a piece and choke on it. I guess pork bones have a tendency to shatter anyway, so you need to supervise your pet with this treat. Marianne took mine away. I was sad to see it go, but she quickly remedied my sorrow with another bacon treat. I instantly forgave her.

December 30, 2008 by Brutus

December 30, 2008 • Filed Under: Bacon Pet Products , Bacon, Beggin' Strips

Christmas is awesome. I don’t know much about why we do it or what it’s for, I just know that everyone hangs out at home all week and I get ridiculous amounts of treats and special dinners. Last week alone I ate prime rib twice, had corned beef hash and eggs for breakfast one day, and endured a seemingly endless stream of scraps from friends and family members alike. And I’m still working on a bag of bones leftover from that giant roast Marianne made on Christmas Eve. I know I’m going to be bummed when the good times end, but I’m not going to think about that now. I’m just going to live each delicious day to its fullest.

One of the best gifts I got in my stocking was a gigantic bacon chew by Beggin’ Strips. I get the regular-sized strips all the time, but this thing was a monster. I got so excited when they first gave it to me that I ran directly out behind the garage and buried it so no one else could have any. Later, when there were fewer –ahem– guests around, I brought it back out and enjoyed it at my leisure. I must say, the nutrient-rich soil made a nice complement to the chewy, smoky treat. I might have to try that with my Snausages when I get a chance.

November 4, 2008 by Brutus

November 4, 2008 • Filed Under: Bacon Pet Products , Bacon, election day

Marianne couldn’t post today…she’s going to spend all day voting. Or at least that’s what she WANTS to do. She’ll probably spend the entire day and night watching election coverage, so I offered to fill in for her.

On this Election Day, I thought I’d offer up a product for all your patriotic and bacon-loving pets. Sure, it looks like a dog food bowl, but in the spirit of cooperation, I’m going to say this would make a great gift for your favorite dog or cat! It’s the bacon flag pet bowl, and it says a whole mouthful with just four words.

I think we can all agree, no matter on which side of the political fence we stand, that bacon is good. So let’s join together under this great banner and be friends, neighbors, and fellow-Americans. And while you’re at it, feel free to share the wealth–of bacon–with your pets. Remember, we’re all in this together!

Don’t forget to vote!

October 16, 2008 by Brutus

October 16, 2008 • Filed Under: Bacon Pet Products , Bacon, cheese, Snausages

Hey Internet, I’m back! I’ve spent the last few months cataloging each and every blade of grass in my front and back yards. It was a long process, but totally worth it. If there was a PhD for dogs, my dissertation would be on the Native and Non-Native Grasses of Santa Barbara, and How They are Affected by Dog Poop, Cat Urine and Skunk Dander. Exciting stuff.

While this whirlwind of activity was going on, our regular grocery store stopped stocking pretty much every decent dog treat, and I was reduced to eating crunchy, bone-shaped cookies. Those things are alright and make my teeth feel good, but I missed the chewy, steak or bacon-shaped snacks I’m used to. To make matters worse, Marianne’s male counterpart went away on business, and my treat intake dropped dramatically. If I’m not getting quality, I should at least get quantity!

After many long and mopey looks on my part, we finally went to the pet store just for treats. In addition to my regular meat-shaped snacks, we found Bacon & Cheese flavored Snausages! Not that I don’t love the usual yellow-wrapped red snausages, but this flavor is far superior. First of all, what is that yellow and red thing? Pig in a blanket? And what is the blanket made of? Second, hello…bacon! And cheese! Literally my two favorite things, I’ll eat anything wrapped in either of these two items.

So my rating: Two paws up and a tail wag. And now I must be off. There are trees in both yards that need “watering.” A dog’s work is never done.

June 30, 2008 by Brutus

June 30, 2008 • Filed Under: Bacon Pet Products, Most Popular Bacon

I have to be honest with you, readers. My roommate, Marianne, can be a little stingy with the treats. Sometimes I go to the office with her to help out, and for all my efforts I get, like, two treats the whole day. It’s pretty unfair, considering all the support I give her during the day. Fortunately, we have a co-worker named Christine (not the Kevin Bacon-hating Christine, that’s a whole other story.)

Christine seems to really appreciate the work I do around here, and regularly invites me to help out in her office. She’s also plenty generous with the goodies, like these delicious, organic, all-natural bacon and cheddar biscuits from A Dog’s Life. They’re wonderful, like a savory, crunchy cookie. And they’re organic so I can feel good about eating them, even on days when I earn…what, eight biscuits? Plus they’re small, so eight’s really like two. Thank you, Christine, for understanding a dog’s rights and needs. You’re the best.

One really cool thing about A Dog’s Life is that you can submit a photo of your dog, and it could possibly end up on one of their packages! The bag Christine bought has a local dog, Bella, and I think I may be the next best candidate. What do you think of this shot? Don’t I look buff? Do you think I have a chance?