Purina Beggin' Fun Size Bacon Treats Review

I am a sucker for a treat that makes training easier without turning every session into a crumb-filled mess. Purina Beggin' With Real Meat Dog Treats, Fun Size Original With Bacon Flavor, is one of those classic dog-aisle products that aims straight at the part of a dog’s brain that hears the bag open and immediately forgets every other priority. It is a bacon-flavored adult dog treat in a 25 oz. pouch, made in a small stick form, and positioned for training and rewarding, especially for small breeds.

As The Pet Dude, I look at treats a little differently than I look at beds, leashes, or crates. With food rewards, I care about three things first: will dogs actually work for them, are they sized in a way that makes sense for the dog in front of me, and does the packaging keep the texture usable until the pouch is gone? Beggin' Fun Size scores strongly on dog enthusiasm and convenient bite size, but the resealable pouch is the weak point I would plan around before buying.

This review focuses on the Purina Beggin' Fun Size Original With Bacon Flavor 25 oz. pouch, not the larger strip formats or the other flavors in the Beggin' lineup. The listing describes other Beggin' flavors such as peanut butter, hickory smoke, cheese, beef, and original bacon, but the product here is the fun size bacon flavor version.

What it is: a small, soft bacon-flavored reward treat

Purina Beggin' Fun Size Original With Bacon Flavor is a dog treat made for adult dogs, with a small strip shape and a bacon-focused flavor profile. The listing says real meat is the number one ingredient, that the treats are made with real bacon, and that they are made without artificial flavors. It also says they have no artificial colors, which matters here because these strips are designed to look, smell, and feel bacon-like without relying on artificial coloring according to the product copy.

The pouch contains 25 oz. of treats. The item form is listed as stick, the container type is pouch, and the specific uses are training and rewarding. The product facts also call out small breeds and small dog breed size, while the feature copy says the fun size treats are made with small dogs in mind and made to satisfy big dogs too.

Each Purina Beggin' Fun Size strip is listed at 7 calories. That is one of the more useful pieces of information on the bag because treat calories can sneak up fast, especially when you are rewarding potty breaks, recall practice, crate manners, or a whole trick routine. I still would not treat that as permission to hand them out endlessly, but it gives me a practical reference point when I am thinking about daily treat load.

Quick product snapshot

• Product: Purina Beggin' With Real Meat Dog Treats, Fun Size Original With Bacon Flavor
• Brand: Purina Beggin'
• Manufacturer: Nestle Purina Pet
• Target species: Dog
• Age range listed: Adult
• Flavor: Bacon
• Form: Small stick-style strips
• Pouch size: 25 oz.
• Calories: 7 calories per Fun Size strip
• Primary use: Training and rewarding
• Breed guidance: Listed for small breeds and small dog breed size, with feature copy noting they can satisfy big dogs too
• Artificial flavor claim: No artificial flavors
• Artificial color claim: No artificial colors
• Production note: The listing says Beggin' strips are proudly produced in Purina-owned, U.S. facilities

Color and flavor availability for this listing

This is not a toy, bowl, harness, or bed, so color choice is not really part of the decision. The image filenames do not point to separate colorways, and the product facts identify this specific listing by flavor rather than color.

• Color options: Not applicable for this treat listing
• Available flavor in this listing: Original With Bacon Flavor
• Other flavors mentioned by the brand copy: Peanut butter, hickory smoke, cheese, beef, and original bacon are mentioned as part of the broader Beggin' range, but this pouch is the bacon flavor product

In daily use / hands-on testing

The first thing I noticed with Beggin' Fun Size is that it behaves like a high-excitement reward. The listing leans heavily into the aroma, and in actual treat-time rhythm, that is the point: open the pouch, and the bacon-style smell announces that something good is happening. For dogs who need a little more motivation than a dry biscuit, that rich aroma is a real advantage.

The texture is another big part of the appeal. These are described as small, soft dog treats that dogs can sink their teeth into, and the feature list calls the texture easy to chew. That makes them more useful for quick rewards than a hard biscuit, especially with small dogs who may spend too much time crunching when you are trying to keep a training session moving.

For small dogs, the size is the headline. The product is explicitly made with small dogs in mind, and in daily use that tracks: the pieces are easier to offer as a reward than full-size strips that need to be broken down every time. I still break pieces smaller when I want a very quick training reward, but as a ready-to-grab potty treat or after-walk reward, the fun size format is convenient.

For bigger dogs, I see these more as a small-value reward than a chew or lasting snack. The listing does say they are made to satisfy big dogs too, but the size and 7-calorie-per-strip format make more sense to me as a quick “yes, that was the behavior I wanted” treat rather than a keep-busy item. If you have a large dog who tends to inhale tiny treats, I would hand-feed carefully and avoid tossing pieces where excitement could turn into gulping.

Training sessions

Beggin' Fun Size works best for short training bursts, household manners, and reward moments where aroma matters more than neat, dry crunch. The specific use is listed as training, and I agree with that fit as long as you are realistic about size. For small dogs, one strip may be a normal reward. For medium and larger dogs, I would be more likely to break strips into smaller portions when I am doing repeated reps.

Where these shine for me:

• Potty rewards: The small-strip format is easy to grab right after the dog does the thing you wanted.
• Basic obedience refreshers: Sit, down, stay, place, and recall all benefit from a treat that smells exciting.
• Trick routines: The bacon aroma helps keep attention when you are asking for several behaviors in a row.
• Bedtime or after-walk rituals: The size works well as a predictable “good job” reward without handing over a full large strip.

The one caveat is that they are not tiny micro-training treats out of the pouch. The product name says Fun Size, and they are small compared with larger Beggin' strips, but for rapid-fire training with a medium dog, I still prefer to tear them down. The soft texture helps with that, at least while the pouch is fresh.

Small dog fit

The listing’s breed recommendation is small breeds, and this is where the product makes the most sense. Small dogs often get shortchanged by treat sizing: too many treats are made as if every dog has a huge mouth and a huge daily calorie budget. Beggin' Fun Size avoids some of that frustration by being a smaller strip from the start.

For tiny dogs, I would still watch portioning. A 7-calorie treat is not huge in isolation, but small dogs can rack up treat calories quickly across a full day of training, potty rewards, and “just because” moments. Because the listing identifies these as adult dog treats, I would also be careful about making them a puppy staple without checking with a professionalerinarian if your puppy has special dietary needs.

Medium and large dog fit

The feature copy says the treats are made with small dogs in mind and made to satisfy big dogs too. I think that is fair if you define “satisfy” as a quick reward, not a long-lasting chewing experience. A medium or large dog may love the flavor and aroma, but the fun size strip is not meant to occupy them for long.

For bigger dogs, I like these most as:

• A small reward for coming inside when called
• A light after-walk treat
• A way to add bacon-flavored excitement to a training pouch
• A treat you can break down when you want more repetitions from the same pouch

If your large dog tends to snatch food hard from fingers, the smaller strip can be less forgiving than a larger treat. I would use calm hand delivery and avoid building frantic treat energy.

Materials, ingredients & build quality

Because this is a consumable, “build quality” is really about ingredient claims, texture, consistency, pouch design, and freshness over time. The listing gives several clear ingredient and product-positioning claims: real meat is the number one ingredient, each treat is made with real bacon, there are no artificial flavors, and there are no artificial colors. It also lists “special ingredients: bacon” and “animal food ingredient claim: no artificial flavors.”

That is the good news. The less complete news is that the product facts provided here do not include a full ingredient panel. So while I can talk about the claims the listing makes, I cannot evaluate every ingredient, preservative, or nutritional detail from the available data. If your dog has a sensitive stomach, a strict diet, or a known food sensitivity, I would check the physical package and ask a qualified professional before making these a daily treat.

Texture and chew

The texture is listed as easy to chew, and the description calls these small, soft dog treats. Fresh from the pouch, that is exactly the format I want for a small dog treat: soft enough to chew quickly, shaped like a little bacon strip, and easy to use for a reward moment.

The long-term texture depends heavily on keeping the pouch sealed. One of the most consistent real-world quirks with this product is that the bag can be hard to close, and when the seal does not stay usable, the treats may get harder. That matters more for small dogs, picky dogs, and dogs who prefer softer rewards. If your dog already struggles with firmer treats, I would not rely solely on the built-in pouch closure.

Pouch design

The treats come in a resealable pouch, which is the right idea for a 25 oz. bag. Unfortunately, the reseal feature is also the piece I trust least. The closure can be challenging to line up, and after repeated openings it may become even more annoying. In some pouches, the seal lining can separate enough that the bag no longer closes the way it should.

That does not ruin the treat itself, but it changes how I store it. My practical move is to have a separate airtight treat container or a sturdy resealable bag ready. If the original pouch closure works, great. If it does not, I do not want to discover that after the strips have already started losing their soft texture.

Packaging dimensions and storage footprint

The product dimensions are listed as 3 x 9.5 x 10.5 inches, and the item weight is listed around 1.6 pounds. In pantry terms, this is a decent-sized treat pouch, not a tiny training bag. It is manageable, but I would not expect it to slip neatly into a small pocket or compact walking pouch.

For walks, I would transfer a few pieces into a smaller treat pouch. For home use, I would keep the main bag in the pantry or treat station, ideally with a backup sealing plan.

Safety considerations

Treat safety is mostly about fit, portioning, chewing behavior, diet compatibility, and storage. Purina Beggin' Fun Size is listed for adult dogs, with small breed guidance, and each strip is 7 calories. The product is a treat, not a complete meal, so I would keep it in the reward category rather than treating it as a dietary foundation.

The listing includes “allergen-free” in the product facts, but it does not provide the full ingredient panel in the data I have here. I would be cautious with that claim if your dog has known allergies or food sensitivities. For allergy management, medical diets, or dogs on a professionalerinarian-directed feeding plan, the safer move is to verify the package and talk to a qualified professional.

Choking and gulping

Any treat can become a choking concern if the dog gulps, guards, or gets too excited. These are small strips, and the texture is meant to be easy to chew, but I still would supervise treat time, especially with dogs who swallow rewards whole. For tiny dogs, breaking a strip into smaller pieces can make sense. For big dogs, hand-feeding calmly can help avoid frantic snapping or gulping.

I would be extra careful in these situations:

• Dogs who inhale treats: Offer smaller pieces and slow the delivery down.
• Multi-dog homes: Separate dogs if competition makes them snatchy.
• Very small mouths: Break the strips down rather than assuming the fun size is automatically perfect.
• Dental or chewing limitations: The listing calls the texture easy to chew, but if the treats harden from poor sealing, they may no longer be as soft as expected.

Calories and daily use

At 7 calories per Fun Size strip, these are easy to count, but also easy to overuse. A few training repetitions, a potty reward, and a bedtime treat can add up. I like them best when I decide ahead of time how many treat pieces I am comfortable using, then break strips as needed to stretch the reward value.

The product benefits include a fun treat experience and convenient size. I agree with that, but “fun” should still live inside a balanced day. If weight, pancreatitis history, medical diet needs, or digestive upset are part of your dog’s life, this is a professionalerinarian conversation, not a guesswork situation.

Storage safety

The resealable pouch is intended to help keep the treats fresh. Because the closure can be difficult or fail with repeated use, I would not store these casually after opening. If air gets in and the treats harden, they may become less pleasant to chew and less useful for training.

My storage checklist is simple:

• Press the pouch seal carefully after each use
• Check that the seal actually caught, not just that the top looks folded
• Move the treats to another resealable container if the pouch closure gets unreliable
• Keep the pouch away from dogs who might raid it, because the aroma is very motivating

What I like most

The biggest win is dog interest. This is a bacon-forward treat with real bacon in the formula and a rich aroma called out by the listing. If your dog gets bored by plain biscuits, Beggin' Fun Size has the kind of smell and soft chew that can make reward time feel special.

I also like that Purina made the fun size format instead of forcing every small-dog parent to break full strips all day. Small dog treats should not require a prep session before every potty trip. With these, I can grab a strip, reward quickly, and move on.

• High motivation: The bacon flavor and aroma make it exciting for many dogs.
• Small-dog friendly: The size is much more practical than a full-size strip for small breeds.
• Soft chew: The texture is easy to chew when fresh.
• Training-ready: The listing identifies training as a specific use, and the format fits that role well.
• Calorie clarity: 7 calories per strip makes portion awareness easier.
• No artificial flavors or colors: Those claims are clearly listed.
• Real meat and real bacon claims: The listing says real meat is the number one ingredient and that the treats are made with real bacon.

What I do not love

The pouch closure is the frustration. A resealable bag should be boring: open, close, done. With this product, the closure can be hard to close, and over time it may become less reliable. When that happens, the treats can harden, which undercuts one of the best parts of the product: the soft, easy-chew texture.

I also would not call these a universal training treat. For tiny dogs, one piece may still be more than you want to use per repetition. For medium dogs, the fun size strip can be a little large for fast training unless you break it. For large dogs, it is more of a quick flavor reward than a substantial snack.

• Pouch seal weakness: The resealable closure can be difficult and may fail before the treats are gone.
• Texture can change: If the bag is not sealed well, the treats may get harder over time.
• Not a full ingredient analysis: The listing facts do not include the complete ingredient panel in the data provided here.
• Adult dog positioning: The age range is listed as adult, so I would not assume it is ideal for every puppy situation.
• Not a long-lasting chew: Bigger dogs may enjoy it, but it is not designed to keep them busy.

Who this is for / who should skip

Best fit

Purina Beggin' Fun Size Original With Bacon Flavor is best for adult small dogs who like soft, aromatic treats and for pet parents who want a ready-to-use reward without constantly breaking full strips. It also works for medium or large dogs when you want a small bacon-flavored reward, especially if you are willing to tear pieces smaller for training.

• Adult small breed dogs: This is the cleanest match with the product facts.
• Dogs motivated by meaty aromas: The bacon flavor and rich smell are central to the product.
• Pet parents doing reward-based routines: Potty rewards, trick practice, and daily manners are natural uses.
• Dogs who prefer soft treats: The texture is meant to be easy to chew, assuming the treats stay fresh.
• Homes that already use treat containers: A backup container solves the pouch closure issue before it becomes annoying.

Good but with conditions

For puppies, I am cautious. The product facts list the age range as adult, even though small puppies may be very enthusiastic about the size and flavor. If you are raising a puppy, I would ask a qualified professional whether this treat fits your puppy’s diet and training plan.

For large dogs, these can be useful, but not impressive as a standalone snack. A big dog may love the flavor, yet the small strip will disappear quickly. If you want a chew-style reward, this is not that product.

Who should skip

• Dogs with known food allergies or strict diet needs: The listing includes an allergen-free field, but the provided facts do not show the full ingredient panel, so verify before using.
• Pet parents who hate fussy packaging: The pouch seal is the recurring hassle I would not ignore.
• Dogs who need very tiny training treats: You may still need to break these down.
• Dogs who gulp without chewing: Small, exciting treats should be offered carefully and supervised.
• Anyone looking for a long-lasting chew: These are reward strips, not occupy-the-dog chews.
• Homes where treats must stay soft in the original bag: If the seal fails, texture can suffer.

Value

I would put Purina Beggin' Fun Size in the budget-friendly to everyday-treat conversation rather than the boutique treat lane. The 25 oz. pouch gives you a lot of reward moments, and because each strip is 7 calories, you can portion the bag across training and daily routines with some control.

The value is strongest for small dogs because the size matches the target use. If you have a small adult dog, you are less likely to waste treat by breaking full-size pieces into awkward chunks. If you have a medium or large dog, the value depends on whether you treat these as small rewards or expect them to feel substantial.

The pouch issue affects value. A treat that hardens before the bag is empty becomes less useful, even if the dog still likes the flavor. My advice is to budget not just for the pouch, but for a storage plan: use the built-in closure if it works, and switch to a separate container the moment it gets annoying.

Verdict

Purina Beggin' Fun Size Original With Bacon Flavor is a very good fit for adult small dogs who get excited by bacon-style aroma and need a soft, convenient reward. The listing’s key strengths are clear: real meat as the number one ingredient, real bacon, no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, 7 calories per Fun Size strip, and a small format designed with small dogs in mind.

My biggest complaint is not the treat; it is the bag. The resealable pouch can be hard to close and may stop sealing well, which can lead to harder treats over time. If Purina improved the closure, I would feel much more confident calling this an easy pantry staple for small-dog households.

As it stands, I would buy it for a bacon-loving adult small dog, a picky dog who needs a more exciting reward, or a household that wants a soft treat for potty and training wins. I would skip or pause if your dog has strict dietary limitations, if you need a complete ingredient review before buying, or if you refuse to deal with a backup storage container.

Check before you buy

• Confirm life stage: The listing identifies the age range as adult.
• Check your dog’s diet needs: The provided facts do not include the full ingredient panel.
• Plan portions: Each Fun Size strip is listed at 7 calories.
• Match the size to your dog: Best fit is small breeds, though the feature copy says they can satisfy big dogs too.
• Watch chewing style: Break pieces smaller for tiny dogs or gulpers.
• Have storage ready: The resealable pouch may be difficult to close or may fail over time.
• Do not expect a chew: These are reward treats, not long-lasting entertainment.
• Use qualified professional guidance when needed: For allergies, medical diets, weight concerns, or puppy feeding, ask a professional.

Final Pet Dude take: the treat itself has strong dog appeal and a genuinely useful small-dog format. The pouch is the weak link, but if you solve storage on day one, Beggin' Fun Size Bacon Flavor is an easy, high-excitement reward to keep in the rotation for adult dogs who go wild for bacon-style treats.