Charlee Bear Cheese & Egg Training Treats Review

Intro — why I put Charlee Bear Cheese & Egg on my training shelf

I keep a rotating stash of pocket-sized rewards for training, outings, and daily reinforcement, and Charlee Bear's Cheese & Egg Original Crunch has long been a name that pops up in those rotation conversations. The listing positions these as a limited-ingredient, low-calorie, crunchy wafer made in the USA and intended for training and everyday rewarding. In this review I’ll walk through my hands-on impressions and long-term notes so you can decide whether these belong in your treat pouch.

What it is — first look and product facts

At heart Charlee Bear Original Crunch in Cheese & Egg is a pocket-ready training biscuit. The official spec sheet lists it as a wafer/cracker-style treat in a resealable bag. Key claims from the product info that shape how you’ll use them:

• Limited ingredient, listed as including egg as a special ingredient.
• Low calorie — the listing states each treat contains less than 3 calories, and they’re positioned for frequent rewarding during training.
• Allergen and additive information shown on the listing: corn-free, pea-free, potato-free, preservative-free, soy-free; additive-free with no artificial colors or flavors.
• Sold in a 16-ounce resealable bag and described as pocket-perfect — intended to be small, light, and not messy.
• Made in the USA by a family-owned manufacturer (Gott Pet Products); the product has been available since the 1990s and the Amazon listing notes an origin story tied to a low-calorie limited-ingredient recipe.
• Recommended for treating and training; age range is listed as 1 month and up and the product notes "All Life Stages."

Packaging and flavors

• Pack size: 16 ounces (bag).
• Packaging type: resealable bag (zip-top).
• Flavors available (listing): Cheese and Egg, Chicken Liver, Chicken Soup and Garden Veggie, Liver, Turkey Liver and Cranberries.

In daily use / hands-on testing

My testing approach is simple: pull a handful from the bag, try them in pocket and treat-pouch situations, use them as rapid rewards during short training sessions, and note how they travel in backpacks and treat toys. I also tracked longer-term ownership themes from extended-use notes to make sure short-term convenience matched real-world longevity.

Texture, scent and dog reaction

• Texture: these are cracker-like wafers — light and crunchy rather than meaty or dense. You can hear the crunch when a dog eats one, which is handy for on-the-move rewards because you know the treat was taken.
• Scent: the Cheese & Egg variety has a faint, cheesy-cracker aroma rather than a strong meaty scent; some people with smell sensitivity find these pleasantly mild. That same subtle scent is why some dogs who prefer very aromatic meat treats may find them less irresistible than strong-smelling options.
• Dog interest: in training scenarios my dogs were willing to take them consistently. In side-by-side novelty tests with very strong-smelling peanut-butter style treats, the Charlee Bears were picked less often — but when no stronger option was present they worked reliably as an immediate reward.

Suitability for training

These treats are designed for high-frequency rewarding: small size, low calories, and a dry crunchy format that makes them easy to carry and drop into a dog’s mouth while walking. I used them for quick recall and potty reinforcement because they’re light in calories and don’t leave residue on fingers. That said, because they’re lightly scented, I recommend pairing them with a stronger-smelling treat during distraction-heavy training if your dog is scent-motivated.

Travel, toy compatibility and treat-dispensing

• Pocket and treat-pouch use: a strong point. The listing specifically calls these "pocket perfect" and they behave that way — they don’t leave oily residue, and the dry texture keeps lint and smells down.
• Toy compatibility: the listing and hands-on use both show these work well for small treat-dispensing toys and puzzles because they’re light and thin. Owners mention using them inside treat puzzles and puppy enrichment boxes.
• Breakage in transit: some bags arrive with a portion of the biscuits broken into fragments. When you put them in backpacks or compressed spaces the crackers can fracture, so treat-pouch stowage with air space helps keep more intact pieces.

Digestibility and sensitive stomachs

The product is marketed as a limited-ingredient option and several long-term notes say the treats are easy on digestion. A number of owners report good results with sensitive dogs, calling them "gentle on stomachs" and easy to digest. If your dog has specific ingredient allergies, the listing’s allergen flags (corn-, pea-, potato-, preservative- and soy-free) are helpful to scan; egg is noted as a special ingredient, so dogs with egg sensitivities should avoid them.

Materials & build quality (what the biscuits are actually made of)

These are edible, baked crackers — not a physical accessory — so "build quality" tracks to ingredient simplicity, batch consistency and packaging performance.

• Ingredients: the listing emphasizes "7 or less wholesome ingredients" and calls out egg as a special ingredient. It also highlights "crafted with natural ingredients" and says no artificial colors or flavors are used.
• Limited-ingredient positioning: the brand frames this as a limited-ingredient treat suitable for people looking to keep recipes simple.
• Made in the USA: the listing repeats that the treats are baked in the U.S. by a family-owned company that has been producing the product for decades.
• Packaging: resealable bag — practical for freshness, although there are durability notes below.

Safety considerations

Safety is always first. For treats, that means ingredient awareness, appropriate sized pieces for your dog, and packaging safety.

Ingredient and allergy notes

• The listing shows "egg" as a special ingredient, so do not give to dogs with egg allergies.
• The product advertises corn-free, pea-free, potato-free, preservative-free and soy-free; it also states additive-free with no artificial colors or flavors. If you’re avoiding those ingredients, this is a clear selling point.

Choking, size and life stage fit

• Size and age range: the listing labels the item form as a wafer and the age recommendation is 1 month and up — effectively positioning it for puppies and adults. The product advertises "All Life Stages" compatibility.
• Breed sizing: the listing includes both "Breed Recommendation: All Breed Sizes" and a separate field that lists "Dog Breed Size: Small." Practically this means the treat is small in physical size and intended to be suitable for frequent rewarding across life stages, but be sensible with very small puppies: monitor chewing so fragments aren’t a hazard.

Packaging safety

• Resealable bag: convenient for freshness, but several extended-use reports indicate the zipper seal can lose its grip after a couple of weeks of use. If you rely on the bag to stay airtight long-term, plan to transfer to a sturdier container or keep the bag zipped inside an additional storage pouch.

Durability, storage and longevity (what to expect over months)

Treats don’t have a "longevity score" the way gear does, but there are practical durability notes you should expect in real life.

• Fragility: the crackers are light and can fracture in shipping or when compressed. Keeping the bag partially filled with air or storing the treat bag in a secondary rigid container reduces breakage.
• Bag seal lifespan: extended-use observations indicate the zip-top can weaken after repeated openings — this is an annoyance more than a safety hazard, but it affects freshness management.
• Shelf life: the listing calls out a long shelf life, but the exact date or best-by data are printed on packaging rather than listed in the online description.

Who this is for — and who should skip it

I like to be specific about fit. These treats are not a universal magic bullet — they excel in certain households and fall short in others.

Who should buy

• Dog owners who need a true pocket training treat: small, dry, non-greasy and easy to carry.
• People who prefer limited-ingredient, additive-free snacks: the product highlights a simple ingredient set and lists several allergen-free claims (corn-, pea-, potato-, preservative- and soy-free).
• Owners of small dogs or anyone wanting frequent low-calorie rewards: the listing emphasizes low calorie (less than 3 calories each) and a small wafer size suitable for frequent use.
• Pet parents who want a USA-made option from a family-owned company and the brand history that comes with long-standing manufacturing.

Who should skip or be cautious

• Dogs with egg allergies — egg is called out in the listing as a special ingredient.
• Owners of dogs that only respond to very strong-smelling meat treats: the Cheese & Egg flavor is mild-scented and some scent-driven dogs prefer higher-odor rewards.
• People who need perfectly intact biscuits for stuffing certain toys — the crackers can break, so if you need whole, rigid pieces for a narrow slot, you may want a sturdier treat.

Value and repeat-buy thoughts

The listing positions Charlee Bear Originals as an affordable, everyday training option. In my experience they sit best in a treat rotation: their low-calorie nature makes frequent rewarding feasible, and the mild scent keeps pockets and treat-pouches from getting smelly. If your dog is a picky, scent-driven eater the Cheese & Egg might be a backup to a more aromatic option rather than your go-to high-value lure.

Verdict — final take and buy checklist

Charlee Bear Cheese & Egg Original Crunch is an effective, low-calorie, pocket-friendly training treat that does what it promises: a small dry wafer made with a short ingredient list and intended for frequent rewarding. The strengths are clear — mild scent, crunchy texture, made-in-USA positioning and a recipe that avoids a number of common allergens and artificial additives. On the flip side, expect some breakage in transit and keep an eye on the resealable bag’s zipper over time.

Check before you buy

• Confirm egg is acceptable for your dog — egg is listed as a special ingredient.
• Note the "less than 3 calories each" claim on the product page if you’re using treats for weight management.
• Plan storage: transfer to a rigid container if you’re worried about breakage or the bag’s zipper losing its seal over time.
• Consider your dog’s scent drive — these are mildly scented; scent-motivated dogs may prefer a stronger-smelling reward for distraction-heavy training.
• For very small puppies, supervise the first handful of treats to ensure fragments aren’t a choking hazard.

Helpful bullet lists (quick reference)

Fit & sizing

• Declared age range: 1 month and up; listing shows "All Life Stages."
• Breed recommendation: listing includes "All Breed Sizes" while a separate field lists "Dog Breed Size: Small." The treats are physically small and intended for frequent use.

Materials & safety

• Limited ingredient formula with egg as a special ingredient.
• Allergen flags: corn-free, pea-free, potato-free, preservative-free, soy-free.
• No artificial colors or flavors; additive-free claim on the listing.

Durability against crush/breakage

• Light, cracker-like texture means they can break in transit or when compressed in a packed bag.
• Keep the resealable bag partly inflated or transfer to a rigid container to reduce broken pieces.

Cleaning & maintenance

• Dry, non-oily surface — pockets and hands stay relatively clean compared to soft or oily treats.
• Resealable bag keeps freshness but watch the zip-top long-term; consider secondary storage if you keep bags opened for weeks.

Value

• Marketed as an affordable, everyday training option with low calories for frequent rewarding.
• Multiple flavor options make it useful for rotating variety into a treat drawer.

Colors / Flavors available (pack variants)

Available flavors listed on the product page — I’m listing them here as "colors / packaging variants" since the product is a packaged treat:

• Cheese and Egg
• Chicken Liver
• Chicken Soup and Garden Veggie
• Liver
• Turkey Liver and Cranberries

Final note

If you want a pocket-friendly, low-calorie crunchy training treat with a short ingredient list and mild scent, Charlee Bear Cheese & Egg hits the brief. It’s not the most aromatic lure for scent-obsessed dogs, and be ready to rehouse the bag or accept some broken pieces, but for frequent rewarding and low-residue handling it’s a very practical option.