Buddy Biscuits Softies Bacon & Cheese Review — soft dog treats

Intro

I’m The Pet Dude, and I’ve been trying to keep training sessions tasty, simple, and low-fuss for the dogs in my life. Buddy Biscuits Softies Soft & Chewy Dog Treats in Bacon & Cheese (20 oz pouch) is one of those inexpensive, everyday treats that many folks reach for when they want something soft and immediately rewarding. The product listing calls these bite-sized softies and highlights simple ingredients, oven baking in the USA, and being suitable for all life stages and breeds. In this review I pull together the product specs and a large set of real-owner experiences so you can decide whether this bag belongs in your treat drawer.

What it is / first look

Buddy Biscuits Softies are a 20-ounce pouch of small, soft and chewy bacon & cheese flavored dog treats in a gingerbread/guy-shaped biscuit. The listing describes them as bite-sized and oven baked in the USA using U.S. and imported ingredients. They’re marketed for "all life stages" and "all breed sizes," and the brand lists pork and bacon as special ingredients. The packaging comes in a single bag/container type and the product form is listed as chewy.

What the listing spells out

• Unit size: one 20 oz bag (20 ounce pouch)
• Target: Dogs — age range: All Life Stages; breed recommendation: All Breed Sizes
• Item form: Chewy; specific uses listed include Treat, Training, Active
• Highlights: Soft & Chewy; oven baked in the USA; made with simple, natural ingredients; free of corn, soy, artificial flavors, colors and preservatives
• Special ingredients called out: Pork, Bacon
• Allergen information field: Abalone Free (the listing includes this entry)

First impressions from the bag

Open the bag and you’ll find small, soft, gingerbread-shaped chews. They’re described as bite-sized and, based on the photos and owner feedback I’ve aggregated, they really are on the small side — easy to break into training-sized pieces but sometimes so small that owners who wanted a larger bite wished for a bigger piece.

In daily use

These are the sorts of treats I reach for when I want something soft for quick reinforcement—think clicks, sits, and small-reward drills. The brand markets them as suitable for training and active use, and their soft, chewy texture is what makes them a practical training reward for many dogs.

Training and quick rewards

Because they’re soft and easy to break, Buddy Softies work well for rapid-fire training where you want to hand over a treat quickly and keep your dog moving. The listing explicitly lists training as a recommended use. Their chewy texture also slows the dog down a touch compared with a single-flavor lickable paste, which can be useful if you want a short, satisfying chew between reps.

Senior dogs and dogs with dental issues

The listing states these treats are for "All Life Stages," and several real-world notes I collected say the soft texture is a big win for seniors and dogs missing teeth. Owners reported these treats being easy to chew or break into smaller pieces, which makes them a practical soft option for pets that can’t handle hard, crunchy biscuits.

Small and toy breeds

Buddy describes the treats as bite-sized and notes they are "favored by small to medium breeds." In practice they are quite small — a plus for tiny dogs and a training bag that lasts. If you have a very small dog, the bites are easy to portion; if you have a large breed you may find you need to feed multiple pieces per reward or break them to increase perceived value.

My take on aroma and palatability

Between the bacon & cheese flavor profile called out and the owner reports I reviewed, these treats are highly palatable for many dogs — one particularly enthusiastic note even celebrated a full-on "bacon bonanza" reaction. A few people mentioned they personally disliked the human smell of the bag, but that didn’t stop their dogs from enjoying them.

Packaging and portioning

The 20 oz value-size bag gives you a reasonable on-hand supply for training and daily treats. Some owners reported packages arriving with a number of pieces broken, so be prepared to find a few crumbs or small fragments at the bottom of the bag. The listing doesn’t specify a resealable zipper or storage guidance.

Materials & build quality

With treats we’re talking ingredient & formulation quality rather than build materials. The listing highlights "simple, natural ingredients," calls the recipe free of corn, soy, artificial flavors, colors and preservatives, and emphasizes oven baking in the USA with U.S. and imported ingredients.

• Ingredient transparency: The listing doesn’t include a full ingredient panel in the spec blocks provided here, but it does flag pork and bacon as special ingredients and promisingly lists the recipe as free of corn, soy, artificial flavors, colors and preservatives.
• Manufacturing source: The treats are oven baked in the USA with U.S. and imported ingredients, per the listing.
• Form: Chewy — the texture is intentionally soft and pliable rather than crunchy.

The product description calls the treats "baked fresh in cute gingerkid shapes with just a few simple and natural ingredients," which matches the overall positioning as a modest, straightforward treat rather than a high-complexity formulation.

Safety considerations

Pet safety is my top priority when recommending anything that goes into a mouth. There aren’t any recall flags or explicit toxic-material warnings in the listing information I have, but a few practical safety points come through from the specs and owner notes.

• Choking / piece size: The treats are described as bite-sized and multiple owners noted they’re very small. Small size can be ideal for training or tiny dogs, but if you have a power-chewing large-breed dog you should supervise and consider feeding multiple pieces or breaking them into appropriate portions. Some owners also reported that packages arrived with several items already in pieces; fragmented treats increase the risk of an unexpectedly large handful falling out of the bag.
• Allergen and ingredient sensitivities: The listing explicitly says the recipe is free of corn and soy, and free of artificial flavors, colors and preservatives. The listing’s allergen information field lists "Abalone Free." The product notes pork and bacon as special ingredients — if your dog has pork or meat allergies, this is relevant. A couple of owner notes mentioned these treats worked for dogs with sensitive stomachs, but if your dog has known food allergies or sensitivities consult a qualified professional before switching treats.
• Age & dental safety: The listing states "All Life Stages" and the soft, chewy texture was repeatedly highlighted by owners as easy for senior dogs or dogs with missing teeth to manage. That makes them a safer soft option compared with hard biscuits for dogs with dental wear or missing teeth.
• Ingredient unknowns: The listing promotes "simple ingredients" but does not provide the full ingredient panel in the spec snippet. If you need exact formulations (for strict allergy management or -prescribed diets), the listing doesn't specify the complete ingredient list here, so you’ll want to check the full package label or contact the manufacturer.

Who this is for / who should skip

There’s no one-size-fits-all treat, so here’s how I break down who I’d reach for Buddy Biscuits Softies for — and who I wouldn’t.

Best for

• Owners who want a soft, bite-sized training treat for quick reinforcement (the listing explicitly lists training and active use).
• Senior dogs or dogs with missing or damaged teeth — the listing states "All Life Stages," and owner feedback emphasizes the soft, easy-to-chew texture.
• Small and toy breeds — the bag is described as bite-sized and favored by small to medium breeds, which makes it very convenient for tiny mouths and frequent rewards.
• People who prefer treats without corn, soy, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives (the listing flags the recipe as free of those items).
• Shoppers who prefer products oven baked in the USA — the listing states the treats are oven baked in the USA with U.S. and imported ingredients.

Skip or be cautious if

• Your dog has a pork sensitivity or allergy — pork and bacon are called out in the listing’s special ingredients.
• You need a full, transparent ingredient panel for strict dietary reasons — the listing doesn’t provide the complete ingredient list in the spec excerpt I have.
• You prefer larger single-piece treats for high-value reinforcement with big breeds — these are small and may require feeding more than one piece.
• You want a resealable bag or explicit storage guidance — the listing doesn’t specify resealability or shelf-life details.

Verdict

Buddy Biscuits Softies Bacon & Cheese (20 oz pouch) is a functional, budget-friendly soft treat for everyday training and rewards. The listing’s highlights — soft & chewy form, oven baked in the USA, simple natural ingredients, and suitability for all life stages and breeds — line up with a lot of what owners praise in practice: palatability, softness for seniors, and a small size that’s convenient for training.

That said, there are practical caveats: the listing doesn’t publish a full ingredient panel in the specs I have, the bag can contain broken pieces in some shipments, and the treats are quite small (great for tiny dogs, less ideal if you want a single large bite for large breeds). If you want a no-frills, soft, bacon-and-cheese flavored training treat that’s oven baked in the USA and advertised as free from corn, soy, artificial flavors, colors and preservatives, these are worth trying. If your dog has specific allergies (especially to pork) or you need exact ingredient percentages, check the package label or reach out to the manufacturer.

Check before you buy (quick checklist)

• Confirm your dog has no pork/bacon sensitivities — pork and bacon are special ingredients listed.
• Decide if bite-sized pieces are the right size/value for your dog (listing favors small to medium breeds).
• Want full ingredient transparency? The listing doesn’t specify a full ingredient panel here — check the package label for the complete list.
• Expect some broken pieces in shipment occasionally — be prepared to find fragments in the bag.
• Storage/shelf life details aren’t provided in the spec excerpt — store per package label and use kosher storage practices (cool, dry place).

Colors / Packaging

The images for the product are standard packaging shots (multiple image file names are provided in the listing). The listing doesn’t advertise different colorways for the treats themselves — these are food items — but the product photos suggest the usual Buddy Biscuits pouch packaging.

• available colors: standard packaging

Final notes

If you want a soft, oven-baked, bacon & cheese flavored dog treat for training, rewards, or for older dogs with dental concerns, Buddy Biscuits Softies are a practical, affordable option that’s well-suited to frequent reinforcement. Keep an eye on portion size for large dogs and check the bag for broken pieces when it arrives. If allergens or ingredient transparency are critical, the listing’s positive points (free of corn, soy, artificial flavors, colors and preservatives; oven baked in the USA; made with simple ingredients) are helpful, but the package label or manufacturer contact is the authoritative source for full ingredient details.