Old Mother Hubbard Mini Dog Biscuits Review

Intro

I follow a lot of pet gear and food notes, and the Old Mother Hubbard Classic Savory Mix Mini Dog Biscuits are one of those longstanding, familiar training treats you'll see stocked for years. The listing positions these as an oven-baked, all-natural assortment of mini crunchy biscuits in three flavors (Liv'R'Crunch, P-Nuttier, and Bac'N'Cheez) and the package size is a 20 ounce bag. In this review I’ll walk through what the product actually is, how it performs in everyday training and rewarding, what the ingredient and packaging details are, key safety signals to watch for, and which dogs I think this is a good fit for — and who should skip them.

What it is / first look

On first look, this is a classic cookie-style dog treat: mini bone-shaped biscuits that the listing calls "Mini Crunchy Treats" and describes as an "Extra Tasty Assortment" baked to a natural crunch. The three named flavors in the assortment are Liv'R'Crunch, P-Nuttier, and Bac'N'Cheez, and the product is sold in a bag with a 20 ounce unit count and item weight listed at 1.3 pounds. The listing also highlights that these are oven-baked and crafted with "all natural" ingredients, noting real peanut butter and real cheddar cheese among the wholesome inclusions.

Dimensions for the packaged bag are provided on the listing as 3.55 x 6.38 x 9.38 inches, and the manufacturer model number is 10177. The brand on the package is Old Mother Hubbard, made by Wellness Pet LLC, and the product copy emphasizes that the recipes are made in North America using globally sourced ingredients.

Packaging and flavors I noticed

• Assortment: Liv'R'Crunch, P-Nuttier (peanut butter), Bac'N'Cheez (bacon and cheddar-style).
• Shape/format: Mini bone-shaped crunchy biscuits intended for training or treating.
• Container: Sold in a bag (listing uses the term "Bag" as the container type).

In daily use

The listing markets these primarily for training and treating, and the mini size and crunchy texture make that an immediate selling point. The product description and bullet copy call them a great training treat and a "great addition to your dog's diet" for rewards and positive reinforcement. Because they're mini and crunchy, they can be slipped into training sessions without taking too much time to chew.

Training sessions

The mini format is explicitly presented as a training-friendly size. The listing's copy and the product benefits mention training as a recommended use; this is why most people pick biscuit-style minis for repeated rewards during sessions. The listing also says the treats are appropriate for "All Breed Sizes," which supports using them with small- and large-breed dogs in short, repeatable bursts.

Everyday rewarding and routines

The packaging and product story lean into daily routines — a small biscuit after potty breaks, a tidy training reward during practice, or a quick snack for positive reinforcement. The item form is "Treat," and the product messaging stresses wholesome, oven-baked recipes crafted since 1926, positioning this as a home-style biscuit rather than a soft or lickable reward.

Palatability and dog interest

The listing copy calls the assortment "extra tasty" and "fun bone shaped," and the recipe notes include real peanut butter, chicken liver, bacon and real cheddar-style cheese as flavor cues. Internal research notes I reviewed highlight many owners reporting dogs enjoying the flavors and variety. The product is presented as an "Extra Tasty Assortment" designed to appeal to picky and enthusiastic eaters alike.

Materials & build quality

These are edible treats, so "materials" in the usual gear sense translates to ingredients and formulation. The listing repeatedly uses language such as "all natural," "wholesome ingredients," and "slowly oven baked to preserve the natural flavors." Special ingredients explicitly called out in the listing include chicken and real peanut butter and real cheddar-style cheese. The brand copy also claims no artificial preservatives and no meat byproducts — that language is part of the product bullet points.

Ingredient sourcing and manufacturing

The listing states these biscuits are made in North America using "only the finest globally sourced ingredients" and claims recipes crafted with thoughtful ingredient choices. Those exact phrases are from the manufacturer copy. The product also lists "Soy Free" under allergen information.

Texture and biscuit build

The listing describes the treats as crunchy and oven-baked to keep natural flavors. The copy highlights a crunchy texture that can be good for dental interest (it calls out "crunchy texture for dental health" in the Product Benefits line), and the mini shape is aimed at making the bites manageable for training and small rewards.

Safety considerations

Pet safety is my first priority when recommending treats. I pulled the safety-relevant facts from the listing and the internal owner notes; here's what matters.

Allergens and formulation

The listing lists "Soy Free" under Allergen Information, and the named ingredients and flavors include real peanut butter, chicken liver, bacon, and cheddar-style cheese. If your dog has peanut or poultry allergies, the presence of those ingredients is important to note — the listing does not claim peanut-free or poultry-free. The product also states "no artificial preservatives or meat byproducts," which is a formulation claim in the bullet points.

Age and breed guidance

There are two items in the listing that touch on age: an "Age Range Description" is set to "Adult," but the listing also notes "Manufacturer recommended age: 1 month and up." That means the package copy is somewhat mixed; the manufacturer lists a wide age range while another field labels it Adult. The listing also gives mixed size guidance: "Breed Recommendation: All Breed Sizes" while another field lists "Dog Breed Size: Medium." Use those product fields as the authoritative listing data; if you’re treating a very young puppy or a tiny toy breed, consult a qualified professional before introducing any new treat, because the listing has both signals and doesn't give more granular chewability data for teething puppies or very tiny mouths.

Freshness and spoilage signals

While the product copy focuses on wholesome ingredients and oven-baked recipes, the internal research notes I reviewed include a handful of freshness-related reports: a note about a small dog developing diarrhea that one owner tied to treats that had gone bad, and that the same owner started refrigerating or freezing the biscuits to keep them fresh. The listing itself doesn't provide a guaranteed shelf-life statement or storage instructions, so the take-away is to store the bag according to your common-sense food-safety routine and to watch for signs of spoilage. The listing's warranty description does offer a satisfaction guarantee through returns to Amazon, per the "Wellness Guarantee" text in the product specs, if you or your dog are not satisfied.

Choking and size

The biscuits are mini and the listing emphasizes that size is appropriate for training and small treats; even so, every dog chews differently. The listing does not provide individual biscuit dimensions or a hardness rating beyond "crunchy," so supervise dogs who gulp or inhale treats, especially dogs known to bolt food. The listing also doesn't include an explicit choking hazard advisory beyond the usual safe-feeding practices.

Who this is for / who should skip

I break this into use cases so you can decide quickly whether this product fits your dog and routine.

Good fit: training, everyday rewarding, multi-dog households

• Owners who want a classic mini crunchy biscuit for training and routine rewards: The listing explicitly recommends these for training and treating and calls them mini crunchy treats.
• Households that value an assortment of flavors: The product is sold as an assortment (Liv'R'Crunch, P-Nuttier, Bac'N'Cheez), which helps if you want variety to keep dogs interested.
• People who want a long-standing brand story and North American manufacturing claims: The listing stresses a long heritage and that treats are made in North America using globally sourced ingredients.
• Anyone seeking soy-free biscuits: Allergen Information is listed as Soy Free.

Who should skip or be cautious

• Puppy owners looking specifically for teething or soft puppy treats: The listing contains conflicting age fields (Age Range Description: Adult vs Manufacturer recommended age: 1 month and up) and calls the biscuits "crunchy," so if you need a guaranteed soft puppy treat the listing doesn't specify softness for teething puppies.
• Dogs with peanut or poultry allergies: The flavored recipes include peanut butter and chicken liver/certain poultry ingredients; the listing does not claim peanut-free or poultry-free.
• Owners who need strict shelf-life or storage guarantees: The listing doesn't provide a specific shelf-life or in-bag storage guidance; internal notes recommend keeping them fresh and even freezing to prolong life in some cases.

Verdict

Old Mother Hubbard Classic Savory Mix Mini Dog Biscuits are a familiar, oven-baked mini biscuit assortment positioned for training and everyday rewarding. The listing makes clear claims: oven-baked, all-natural recipes, three named flavors (Liv'R'Crunch, P-Nuttier, Bac'N'Cheez), made in North America with globally sourced ingredients, sold in a 20 ounce bag. The treats are branded as "Extra Tasty" and the listing highlights wholesome ingredients like real peanut butter, real cheese, and chicken liver, along with a Soy Free allergen listing and an explicit satisfaction guarantee under "The Wellness Guarantee."

From the internal owner notes I reviewed, the positives are strong palatability and consistent size for training, and a perception of good ingredient quality. The most important caution is freshness: there are reports in the internal notes of spoilage leading to digestive upset for at least one dog, and that owner began refrigerating or freezing the biscuits to keep them fresh. The listing itself doesn't include an explicit storage or shelf-life instruction, so prudent storage and monitoring for spoilage are the sensible response.

Check before you buy

• Confirm the flavor assortment suits your dog's sensitivities (Liv'R'Crunch, P-Nuttier, Bac'N'Cheez are the three named flavors).
• Note the bag size is a 20 ounce unit count; packaging dimensions are listed as 3.55 x 6.38 x 9.38 inches and item weight 1.3 pounds.
• Allergen information on the listing is Soy Free, but the formulas include peanut butter and chicken-related ingredients — skip if those are a problem for your dog.
• Listing fields show "Age Range Description: Adult" and also "Manufacturer recommended age: 1 month and up" — if you have a very young puppy, consider a product that explicitly targets teething puppies.
• Store the bag in a cool, dry place and watch for signs of spoilage; internal notes mention freezing or refrigeration as a user-deployed storage strategy when owners wanted to keep them fresher longer.

Overall, if you want a classic, oven-baked mini biscuit for regular training and treats and you don't have peanut or poultry sensitivities to manage, these are a solid, familiar option from a brand that emphasizes natural ingredients and North American production.

Available colors (packaging/assortment cues):

• assorted mini (Liv'R'Crunch, P-Nuttier, Bac'N'Cheez)