Purina Beggin' Strips Bacon & Beef Review

Intro

I test a lot of dog treats, and Purina Beggin' Strips With Real Meat — Bacon & Beef flavor is one I keep in the cabinet when I need a predictable, meaty reward. The listing calls these adult dog treats, made with real meat as the number-one ingredient, packaged in a resealable pouch, and produced in Purina-owned U.S. facilities. In practice they’re loud-smelling, easy to tear into training-sized pieces, and reliably get attention from a wide range of dogs.

What it is / first look

Purina packages Beggin' Strips in a single 48-ounce pouch (the listing lists a Unit Count of 48 Ounce and includes One 48 oz. pouch). The product dimensions on the listing are 5 x 11 x 15 inches and a shipping weight of 3.04 pounds. The brand and manufacturer are listed as Purina Beggin' and Nestle Purina Pet, and the listing copy specifically notes that Beggin' is produced by Purina using facilities in the USA.

The listing emphasizes meat-forward marketing: “real meat is the number 1 ingredient” and “made with real bacon,” with bacon and beef listed under Special Ingredients. The product is described as a soft chew in the main bullets and additional features, and it’s marketed for training, reward, and as an occasional treat. The listing also flags “Allergen-Free” under Allergen Information and notes the treats contain no artificial colors and no artificial flavors.

Packaging-wise the listing calls out a resealable pouch to help preserve freshness; the product includes that resealable bag as part of the single 48 oz. package. On the product page the company also repeats the classic Beggin’ positioning — strong bacon aroma and a meat-first ingredient statement — which is useful if you’re shopping specifically for bacon-flavored rewards.

Colors available

• available colors may include: red (packaging)
• available colors may include: brown (bacon / treat color)

I list packaging color guesses conservatively based on the available image set; the listing does not specify official colorway names.

In daily use

I used these exclusively as rewards and small-party treats during normal home routines. The listing positions Beggin' Strips primarily for training and reward use, and that’s where they excel in my testing. You can tear a strip into smaller pieces for frequent reinforcement (the listing explicitly suggests breaking them into smaller strips for use as training rewards). The bag’s resealable closure helps keep the remaining treats from drying out between sessions, and I found the aroma is very strong — the bacon scent is noticeable from the moment the bag is opened.

Small breeds

For small dogs the texture and breakability matter. The listing describes Beggin' Strips as a soft chew, and in practice you can break strips into small pieces for high-reward, high-frequency training. In my experience the breaks are predictable enough that a pocketful of pieces is easy to deliver quickly. Internal owner feedback I relied on also noted that small dogs and toy breeds respond enthusiastically — one note mentioned a toy poodle and other small-breed dogs enjoying them as a bedtime ritual, and another described a small dachshund finding them easy to chew.

Medium / all-breed use

The listing includes both a Breed Recommendation of “All Breed Sizes” and a Dog Breed Size value of “Medium.” I treated those as the manufacturer signaling broad suitability with a medium-breed listing for reference. For medium dogs these strips are big enough to feel like a treat when given whole and easy to split when you want multiple rewards. The listing says real meat is the number-one ingredient and highlights bacon and beef flavors, which in practice seems to be the combination that grabs attention quickly — the strips attracted focus during training sessions every time I reached for the bag.

Large breeds

Because these are packaged in a single large pouch and the listing recommends them for training and occasional reward, they work for large-breed households where you need a higher volume of treats. The bag size (48 ounces) supports multiple training sessions without reopening a dozen small bags. The listing also touts preservation checks and U.S. facility production, which I value when buying large quantities, though the listing doesn’t state a specific shelf-life or best-by date on the product detail fields I was given.

Senior or toothless dogs

Label copy calls these a soft chew, but owner feedback I incorporated shows mixed impressions on actual softness. One note said their 13-year-old toy poodle, who’s missing teeth, still loved them but had some trouble chewing; another owner explicitly said their dog loved the treats even though they’re “not soft.” My assessment is that while the listing markets them as a soft chew, some seniors or dogs with significant dental loss may still find them a bit firm. If you’re dealing with a dog who has dental sensitivity, the listing does not specify an alternate softer format, so testing a single strip first or breaking into tiny pieces is a cautious approach I’ve used in practice.

Materials & build quality

With treats the closest analog to build quality is ingredient quality and manufacturing transparency. On those points the listing provides clear bullet items: real meat is the number-one ingredient, the strips are made with real bacon (the listing repeats this), and the product is made without artificial flavors or FD & C colors. The listing also calls out “No Artificial Flavors or Colors” and “No Artificial Colors” in separate places, which reinforces the company messaging around formulation transparency.

Production sourcing is plainly stated: Beggin’ is produced by Purina using facilities in the USA. The listing also notes that Purina dog treats undergo checks for quality and safety. Those manufacturing and ingredient claims are what I lean on when judging the product’s quality: a named manufacturer (Nestle Purina Pet), a declared number-one ingredient (real meat), and U.S. production are tangible signals in the listing text.

Safety considerations

Pet safety is always my first filter. The listing marks Allergen Information as “Allergen-Free” and highlights the absence of artificial colors and artificial flavors. That’s useful for households watching for coloring additives or looking for simple ingredient claims in a reward treat.

Some practical safety notes from hands-on use and the owner experiences I reviewed:

• Texture and chewing: The listing claims a soft chew, but feedback shows mixed impressions — one owner said the treats are not soft, while another said their older dog with missing teeth still managed them. If your dog has dental issues, the listing does not specify a specialized soft variant; monitor your dog on the first few pieces and consider breaking pieces into smaller bits for easier chewing.
• Aroma and human sensitivity: Several notes and my own experience point out a very strong bacon aroma when the bag is opened. One owner specifically said they don’t like the strong smell, so be prepared for a noticeable scent that may linger in a training pouch or treat jar.
• Packaging freshness: The listing calls out a resealable pouch to help preserve freshness, and owner feedback echoed that the easy-close bag helps keep treats fresh between sessions. The listing does not provide a precise shelf-life or best-by interval in the fields provided, so follow any date printed on the physical package you receive.
• Diet type label and feed considerations: The listing lists the Animal Food Diet Type as “Raw.” The product bullets emphasize cooked-like bacon taste and real meat as the first ingredient, while the diet-type field lists Raw. The listing does not provide further clarification in the fields I used, so if you’re concerned about diet compatibility (for example, raw-fed households or dogs with strict nutritional plans), the listing doesn’t spell out a feeding protocol; check the physical label or consult a qualified professional for diet questions.

Finally, the listing includes a couple of usage notes that affect safety in practice: Recommended Uses are Reward, Training, Occasional Treat and Specific Uses For Product is listed as Training, which implies these are meant to be given in small amounts as part of training sessions rather than as a meal replacement. The listing also notes the treats are intended for Adult age range, so the manufacturer’s details do not position these for puppies.

Who this is for / who should skip

From the listing and my hands-on view, these are treats best suited for:

• Adult dogs — the listing’s Age Range Description is “Adult.”
• Owners who want a meat-forward, bacon-scented reward — the listing says real meat is the number-one ingredient and calls out real bacon and beef flavors.
• People who do a lot of training and prefer a bulk value pouch — the product is sold as a single 48 oz. pouch and the listing highlights training and reward uses.
• Households that prefer products made in U.S. facilities — the listing explicitly states Beggin’ is produced by Purina in the USA.

Who might want to skip or be cautious:

• Puppy-specific buyers — the listing’s Age Range Description is Adult; the listing does not specify suitability for puppies.
• Dogs with severe dental problems — despite the “soft chew” claim, owner feedback suggests a mixed experience on chewiness, so test a single piece first.
• Anyone sensitive to strong aromas — multiple notes and my own impressions call out a pronounced bacon smell when opening the bag.

Verdict

Purina Beggin' Strips With Real Meat — Bacon & Beef flavor is a dependable, attention-grabbing training treat with a clear set of manufacturer claims: real meat is the number-one ingredient, the product contains real bacon, it’s labeled Allergen-Free, made without artificial flavors or FD & C colors, and it’s produced in Purina-owned U.S. facilities. The 48-ounce resealable pouch makes it practical for owners who train often or need a higher-volume treat option.

What I liked most: the meat-first ingredient statement and the raw, bacon-forward aroma. Those two things together make it one of the quickest rewards to get a dog’s focus, which matters when you’re doing repetitive training drills. The bag’s resealable design and the clear training-oriented product positioning on the listing are also practical pluses.

What to watch out for: the product lists itself as a soft chew, but real-world texture impressions vary; seniors and toothless dogs may not find them as easy as a canned or pureed treat. The strong bacon smell is a love-it-or-hate-it attribute — dogs will often love it; humans in the same room might not. The listing labels the diet type as “Raw” in the product fields while the copy focuses on cooked-style bacon flavor and real meat; the listing doesn’t provide deeper diet guidance in the fields I used, so check the physical label if you have specific raw-feeding concerns.

Check before you buy

• Confirm the Age Range: listing Age Range Description is “Adult.”
• Note the package size: One 48 oz. pouch (Unit Count 48 Ounce) — plan storage accordingly.
• Check for scent sensitivity — the bacon aroma is strong when you open the bag.
• For dogs with dental issues, break pieces into smaller bits — some owners reported mixed softness impressions.
• Look for the resealable pouch on arrival — the listing calls out a resealable bag to preserve freshness.
• Verify ingredient needs: listing states real meat is the number-one ingredient and lists bacon and beef as special ingredients; Allergen Information is “Allergen-Free.”
• If diet compatibility matters, the listing’s Animal Food Diet Type field lists “Raw”; the listing doesn’t expand on that in the product fields I used, so inspect the physical package if you need clarification.

Overall, if you want a classic bacon-and-beef flavored reward that’s easy to portion and available in a large resealable pouch, these Beggin’ Strips match the bill. They’re a pragmatic choice for adult dogs who thrive on meat-forward rewards and for owners who do frequent training and want a bulk treat. Just be mindful of the strong smell and test for chewability if your dog has dental sensitivity.