Buddy Biscuits Softies Review — Roasted Chicken Soft Treats

Intro

I'm The Pet Dude — a pet parent and gear nerd who tests and studies a lot of dog treats. In this review I take a deep look at Buddy Biscuits Softies (6 oz bag, Roasted Chicken flavor). I focus on the facts the listing and product notes provide (ingredients, specs, and real-owner experience themes) and pair that with my practical take on where these treats fit in a household with small, medium, and older dogs. If you want a usable, factual read on texture, safety, and who should skip these treats, you're in the right place.

What it is / first look

Buddy Biscuits Softies come in a single 6 oz. bag and are sold under the Buddy Biscuits brand. The product is described on the listing as a soft & chewy, bite-sized treat baked to a "gingerkid" shape and roasted chicken flavored. The listing specifically calls these "Buddy Bite-Sized Softies," and lists the item form as "chewy" and the age range as "all life stages." The product page also notes a few positioning points: the recipe is free of corn and soy and the treats are oven baked in the USA with US and imported ingredients. The listing identifies "Salmon Oil" as a special ingredient and the product carries a non-GMO ingredient claim.

Packaging is a single resealable bag (unit count: 6 ounce). The listing positions the treats for active and older dogs and calls them suitable for all breed sizes, while the listing's breed recommendation also notes "all breed sizes" with one field showing dog breed size as "Medium."

In daily use

These treats are designed as everyday rewards — the listing labels them useful for training and as a supplement. From the product notes and my practical testing approach, a few consistent operational points stand out:

• Size and handling: The listing presents these as bite-sized softies. In use they break into smaller pieces if you need tiny training morsels. The product notes include guidance that they are easy to break into smaller pieces for training or to reduce calories per reinforcement.
• Texture: The brand describes them as soft & chewy. The owner experience themes I reviewed show that many dogs find them palatable; however, several notes indicate the texture sits between crunchy and very soft — some older dogs with dental issues may find them a little firm and prefer something softer. I found them workable for training but not a true melt-in-your-mouth soft treat for dogs with very few teeth.
• Aroma: The internal notes mention a distinct smell — described by some as smoke-like — that doesn't seem to bother dogs but may be noticeable to people handling the bag. The product ingredients include natural smoke flavor, which explains that aroma.
• Freshness and storage: The bag is resealable to help keep treats fresh between uses, which is useful for a 6 oz pack that may be used over several weeks depending on how many dogs you have and how often you reward.

Small breeds

The listing emphasizes that the treats are enjoyed by all dog sizes but favored by small to medium breeds. Based on the bite-size description and owner notes, these are convenient for small-dog training sessions because you can tear or break them into smaller pieces. Several owners noted their small dogs readily eat them and that the size and calorie load are manageable for small breeds.

Medium & large breeds

While personally I think a medium or large dog might want larger or denser chews for a longer-lasting reward, the listing marks these as suitable for "all breed sizes" and positions them as bite-sized. For high-volume training sessions with larger dogs you may go through a bag quickly; the treats still work functionally as a quick reward or as a supplement.

Puppies vs seniors

The product's age-range field is "All Life Stages," and the listing explicitly mentions they're "perfect for older dogs" in some copy. In practice, several notes indicate that older dogs with very limited dentition sometimes find these a little firm, while other older dogs had no trouble. Puppies who can handle chewy textures will typically find them palatable; always supervise first treats with any puppy and consult a professional when introducing new foods.

Materials & build quality

For a consumable, "build quality" maps to ingredient quality, sourcing disclosures, and formulation transparency. Here's what the listing and product site details show:

• Primary ingredients (as shared in product information): Chicken, unbleached wheat flour, tapioca starch, maple syrup, glycerin, rice flour, gelatin, natural flavor, salt, natural smoke flavor, phosphoric acid, sorbic acid (as preservatives), mixed tocopherols (as preservative). The internal product notes also list a guaranteed analysis and energy: 2,830 kcal/kg and about 9 kcal per treat.
• Ingredient claims and positioning: The listing markets the recipe as simple and states it's free of corn and soy, plus it highlights that there are no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. Separately, the spec data calls out "Salmon Oil" as a special ingredient and claims the product is Non-GMO. The ingredients list shows mixed tocopherols and sorbic acid used as preservatives; the listing's marketing wording and the raw ingredient list are both present in the documentation I reviewed.
• Manufacturing & sourcing: The listing states the treats are oven baked in the USA with US and imported ingredients.

Taken together, these facts position Buddy Biscuits Softies as a treat made with relatively straightforward ingredients, some added humectants (glycerin) for chewiness, and common food-grade preservatives. The presence of recognizable ingredients like chicken, maple syrup, and rice flour is what the listing leans into with the "simple ingredients" message.

Safety considerations

Pet safety comes first. From the product facts and owner-note themes, here are the specific safety signals and practical cautions I emphasize:

• Allergen: wheat. The product's allergen information field explicitly lists "Wheat." If your dog has a wheat allergy or you follow a wheat-free regimen, the listing makes it clear these are not suitable.
• Preservative notes: The marketing copy claims no artificial preservatives but the ingredients list includes sorbic acid and mixed tocopherols as preservatives. Mixed tocopherols are commonly used as natural preservatives; sorbic acid is a common preservative used to inhibit mold. If you avoid preservatives entirely, the ingredient list indicates these treats do include preservative agents.
• Texture & dental fit: While labeled "soft & chewy," some older dogs with few teeth were reported to find them a bit on the firmer side. If your dog has significant dental issues, you should verify the texture first and consider cutting a test piece to make sure they can manage it safely.
• Choking risk: The treats are bite-sized and marketed for training — you can break them into smaller pieces if needed. As with any treat, supervise consumption, especially with very small dogs or dogs that bolt food.
• Scent and handling: The natural smoke flavor explains the smoky aroma some people notice. That aroma itself isn't a safety hazard, but if you or family members are sensitive to strong food smells, note that the bag can carry a noticeable smoke-like scent.
• Calorie awareness: The internal notes indicate roughly 9 kcal per treat. The listing also markets these as helpful for weight management (under product benefits), so if your dog is on a diet or has caloric restrictions, use portion control and count treats toward daily intake.

As always, if your dog has dietary sensitivities, chronic conditions, or you have questions about a specific ingredient like salmon oil or phosphoric acid, run the ingredients by a qualified professional before adding a new treat to their routine.

Who this is for / who should skip

Based on the listing and the practical signals from the experience notes, here's how I break down fit by size and life stage.

Who this fits well

• Small to medium breeds: The listing itself emphasizes small to medium breeds and the bite-sized format plus the ability to break pieces down makes them convenient for those sizes.
• Training rewards: Because they are bite-sized and can be split into smaller pieces, they work well as training rewards for many dogs.
• Dogs without wheat sensitivities: If your dog tolerates wheat, these provide a simple-ingredient option with chicken as the primary protein.
• Owners who want USA-made treats with non-GMO positioning: The listing highlights oven-baked in the USA production and a non-GMO claim.
• Active or older dogs needing a modest calorie treat: The listing calls out both active and older dogs as recommended uses and positions the product as suitable for weight management due to the lower calories per treat (internal notes show ~9 kcal per treat).

Who should skip or be cautious

• Dogs with wheat allergies or grain-free diets: The listing's allergen field lists wheat and the ingredient list contains unbleached wheat flour, so these treats are not appropriate for wheat-sensitive or grain-free diets.
• Dogs that need ultra-soft treats: If your dog has severe dental loss or can only manage extremely soft food, some owner notes indicate these are not the softest option available and may be a little firm for certain seniors.
• Owners avoiding preservatives entirely: If you avoid preservatives (even common food-grade ones), the ingredients show sorbic acid and mixed tocopherols as preservatives despite marketing claims about being free of artificial preservatives.

Verdict

Buddy Biscuits Softies (6 oz, Roasted Chicken) are a practical, everyday soft & chewy treat that fits well into a small-to-medium-dog training or treat rotation — provided your dog doesn't have wheat sensitivities and can handle a chew that's soft-but-not-mushy. The brand leans into simple ingredient messaging and non-GMO positioning, and the product site and listing include a transparent ingredients list and nutritional points (about 9 kcal per treat was noted in the product information I reviewed). The resealable bag and bite-sized format make these convenient for short sessions and for owners who want a lower-calorie reward.

There are a couple of trade-offs to keep in mind: the presence of wheat as an allergen rules these out for some dogs; some older dogs may find the texture a touch firm; and the ingredient list contains sorbic acid despite marketing text that highlights no artificial preservatives. If those factors aren't deal-breakers for you, these are an affordable, easy option for regular rewarding and low-lift training.

Check before you buy

• Confirm your dog is not allergic to wheat — the listing lists "Wheat" in the allergen field.
• If your dog has dental issues, test one piece first — some seniors found them slightly firm.
• Note the presence of preservatives in the ingredients (sorbic acid and mixed tocopherols) even though the marketing highlights no artificial preservatives.
• Bag is resealable (6 oz) — plan portioning; the product info lists ~9 kcal per treat.
• Listing calls out Salmon Oil as a special ingredient and states treats are oven baked in the USA with US and imported ingredients.

Colors / packaging

The product is sold in a single resealable bag with the brand's usual packaging art. Available images for the listing use the product code in file names; available colors may include original packaging tones like brown/orange that correspond with the roasted chicken flavor and gingerkid-shaped treats. Below are the image file names associated with the listing; they can hint at packaging variants you might see on retail pages:

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Colors available may include the brand's original packaging look (brown/tan/orange tones tied to the roasted chicken flavor).

FAQ

Q: Are these treats suitable for puppies?

A: The listing lists the age range as "All Life Stages," so they are marketed as suitable for puppies as well as adults and seniors. As with any treat, introduce slowly and watch for digestive reactions.

Q: Do these treats contain any common allergens?

A: Yes — the product's allergen information explicitly lists "Wheat." If your dog is on a wheat-free or grain-free diet, these treats are not appropriate.

Q: How soft are Buddy Biscuits Softies?

A: The listing describes them as "soft & chewy" and bite-sized, but owner experience notes indicate the texture is somewhere between crunchy and very soft. Some older dogs with limited teeth may find them a bit firm.

Q: Are the treats oven baked in the USA?

A: The listing states these are oven baked in the USA using US and imported ingredients.

Q: How many calories per treat?

A: Product information I reviewed lists about 9 kcal per treat and 2,830 kcal/kg.

Q: Are these grain-free or corn/soy free?

A: The listing specifically says the recipe is free of corn and soy, but the treats are not grain-free — they contain unbleached wheat flour and rice flour.

That covers the key questions I see most owners asking. If you want a comparison with other soft training treats or guidance on how to transition an elderly dog to softer treats, tell me what breed/age you have and I can tailor recommendations.

— The Pet Dude