Beggin' Strips Original Bacon Review — Purina Dog Treats

Intro — why I tested Beggin' Strips Original Bacon

I keep a rotating stash of treats in my pantry for training, bribery, and those special visit moments with visiting grand-dogs — Beggin' Strips Original With Bacon is one of the items that keeps showing up in my bag. In this review I break down what the listing says, what I found in hands-on use, and the real-world fit for different dogs and situations. I write as a pet parent who cares about flavor, convenience, and safety more than marketing slogans.

What it is — first look

At face value this is a bacon-flavored dog treat sold by Purina Beggin'. The listing frames it as the "original strip that started it all," with real bacon listed as the number one ingredient. The product is presented in a resealable pouch of a 3-ounce pack (pack of 1). The listing calls the item form "pate," lists the age range as "Young Adult," and recommends the treats for uses such as snacks and training. It also notes that the treats contain no artificial flavors or FD & C colors and that they are produced in Purina-owned, U.S. facilities.

What the manufacturer says (short)

• Flavor: Bacon (Original Bacon Flavor)
• Real meat (bacon) is the number one ingredient
• Item form listed as pate; packaged in a resealable pouch
• Recommended uses: snack, training; specific uses: active
• Contains no artificial flavors or FD & C colors
• Produced in Purina-owned U.S. facilities

In daily use / hands-on testing

I kept a small pouch in my training kit and a second pouch in the treat drawer over several weeks to test aroma, portioning, ease of tearing, and how dogs responded during reinforcement sessions.

Smell and flavor appeal

True to the listing, the aroma is what I noticed first — the bag gives off a strong bacon scent that reliably gets attention. In my experience the smell is far more attention-grabbing than actual cooked bacon, and my dogs (and visiting family dogs) tended to come running when they heard the zipper. The listing promises an irresistible aroma and the product delivers on that point.

Texture and portioning

The strips are easy to tear into smaller pieces for training rewards. The packaging and product copy highlight that feature, and I found it useful during clicker and reward-based sessions — a single strip can be broken into multiple tiny reinforcement bites. The listing notes the texture allows for easy chewing, and in practice these are soft-chew treats rather than crunchy biscuits.

Training and reinforcement

I used the treats for short-reward sessions and for high-value reinforcement when I needed the dogs to focus. The listing explicitly recommends training as a use, and in my hands-on use they function well as a “high value” treat: easy to tear, quick to eat, and explosive in aroma, which is what you want when you need to reorient a dog’s attention fast. For long training sessions with lots of repetitions, though, be mindful of how many strips you use — the pouch is small and the treats are flavorful enough that dogs will work hard for them.

Value and pack size

The listing shows the pack as 3 ounces (pack of 1). From personal use and by keeping track of portions, it’s clear this is meant as a snack/treat-size pouch rather than a bulk value bag. In my experience the pouch contains a modest number of strips and will disappear quickly in homes with multiple dogs or heavy training. If you need a larger supply, the listing indicates larger bag sizes are available elsewhere, and I make a habit of buying the value-size when I know I’ll be handing out a lot of rewards.

Materials & build quality (ingredients, packaging, and finish)

For food and treats, “build quality” translates to ingredient sourcing, texture, and packaging that preserves freshness. Here’s what the listing tells us and how that mapped to real use:

• Main ingredient: The listing states real meat (bacon) is the number one ingredient. That aligns with the pronounced bacon aroma and flavor my dogs reacted to.
• No artificial flavors or FD & C colors: The product copy explicitly says the treats contain no artificial flavors or FD & C colors.
• Packaging: The treats come in a resealable pouch, which I found convenient for short-term storage and portability. The zipper closure keeps strips from drying out quickly between training sessions or visits.
• Form: The listing lists the item form as "pate," while the product itself is presented as strips with a soft, chewy texture that tears easily for portioning.

Cleaning, storage, and freshness

Because the packaging is a resealable pouch, keeping the strips fresh between uses is straightforward: press the zipper and push air out. In my kit this was adequate for a few weeks of intermittent use. If you’ll be storing the pouch for longer periods, transfer to an airtight container or refrigerate — the listing doesn't specify extended storage recommendations beyond the resealable pouch.

Safety considerations

Safety is always first for me. Here’s how Beggin' Strips stacks up based on the listing and my hands-on experience.

• Ingredient transparency: The listing emphasizes real bacon as the top ingredient and explicitly calls out that there are no artificial flavors or FD & C colors. That said, the full ingredient panel and guaranteed analysis are not part of the provided listing fields, so if your dog has allergies or dietary restrictions you should consult the full package or a qualified professional.
• Age and breed guidance: The listing's Age Range Description is "Young Adult," and the product lists breed recommendation as "All Breed Sizes" while also giving a Dog Breed Size value of "Medium." Those fields suggest the product is aimed at adult dogs across sizes, but the listing doesn't spell out puppy or senior suitability. If you have a puppy or senior with special dietary needs, check with a professional before making this a regular snack.
• Choking and chewing: The strips are soft and tearable; in my experience they’re quick to chew and swallow. Always supervise new treats with dogs who inhale or gulp to prevent a choking hazard — the packaging’s tearable nature helps create appropriately sized training pieces.
• Diet type label: The listing includes an odd data point: "Animal Food Diet Type: special diet." That suggests the product's listing classifies it under a special diet category, but the copy positions Beggin' Strips as a snack and training treat. If you rely on strict special diets for health reasons, confirm suitability with a professional.
• Made in U.S. facilities: The listing states these treats are produced in Purina-owned, U.S. facilities, which is useful context for owners tracking manufacturing origin.

Who this is for — and who should skip it

I break this down by lifestyle and dog profile so you can quickly judge fit.

Great fit

• Owners who need a high-value, aromatic treat for short training bursts and reinforcement.
• Households that appreciate a resealable pouch for portability — training in the yard, clicker sessions, or quick rewards on walks.
• Adult dogs who respond strongly to bacon-flavored rewards (my experience: many dogs find the aroma irresistible).

Consider skipping if

• You have a puppy or senior dog with special dietary needs — the listing lists the age range as "Young Adult," and it doesn’t provide detailed guidance for other life stages.
• You need large quantities for heavy training sessions — the 3-ounce pouch is modest in size and will vanish quickly in multi-dog homes.
• Your dog has a known meat or bacon sensitivity; the listing highlights real bacon as the top ingredient, so this is not a hypoallergenic choice.

Durability / longevity (shelf life and practical lifespan of a pouch)

For treats, longevity is about how long the pouch stays fresh and how often you'll need to repurchase. The listing states a 3-ounce pack size and the pouch is resealable. In my household the pouch lasts a few weeks with intermittent use; in high-volume houses it disappears in days. The listing doesn’t specify an exact shelf-life or best-by details in the fields provided, so check the pouch itself for manufacturing and expiration dates if longevity concerns you.

Value judgement — flavor vs. size

Flavor-wise these are winners — the bacon aroma and soft, tearable texture make them excellent high-value rewards. In the negatives column: the 3-ounce pouch is a small serving in real-world training scenarios. In my rotation I keep both single small pouches for visits and larger value packs for daily training — the listing indicates other sizes are available elsewhere, and many owners (myself included) opt for larger bags when they hand out lots of treats.

Practical tips from my experience

• Use the tearable texture to create pea-sized or smaller training nibbles when working on high-repetition behaviors.
• Bring a small resealable pouch in your treat bag for walks; the product pouch itself travels well for short outings.
• If your dog loves bacon but you’re on a budget, plan to buy a larger value bag when you find it — the single 3-ounce pouch is convenient but not always the best value for daily use.
• Because the listing calls out no artificial flavors and production in Purina-owned U.S. facilities, keep the pouch accessible for guest dogs — it’s reliably appealing to many breeds and temperaments.

Colors and packaging visuals

Image file names associated with the listing suggest standard product packaging colors rather than product colorways. Based on those filenames, available colors may include typical Beggin' brand packaging shades. The listing images likely show the following color tones:

• red
• brown