Top Chews Pork & Chicken Sausage Dog Treats — Honest Review

Intro — why I tested these sausage-style treats

As a pet parent who carries training treats in a pocket every day, I’m always chasing that sweet spot: something dogs go nuts for, easy to break into smaller bites, and simple to use during walks or desensitization work. Top Chews Pork & Chicken Sausage Dog Treats (36 ounce bag) landed on my radar because the listing highlights that they’re 100% natural with no artificial ingredients and suitable for "all life stages." I put these treats through a range of real-world scenarios—training, pocket use, portioning for small dogs, and prolonged availability in the pantry—to see how they perform long-term.

What it is — first look & product facts

At first glance this is a big, sausage-style treat sold in a 36 oz (2.25 lb) bag. The product title on the listing identifies it as "Pork & Chicken Sausage Dog Treats" and the packaging is offered as a bag of chunky, soft-looking sticks. Key listing facts I relied on while testing:

• Brand: Top Chews; model: Sausage Dog Treats (ASIN B07NPH9G1G).
• Package size / unit count: 36 ounces (2.25 pounds) in a bag.
• Claims on the listing: "100% Natural" and "No Artificial Ingredients."
• Age range listed: All Life Stages; Breed recommendation: All Breed Sizes; Dog Breed Size: Large (the treats are chunky).
• Item form: Chunk; Recommended uses: dog training, pet snack; Special ingredients listed include pork; the title also calls out chicken.
• Allergen information listed as: Allergen-Free; product benefits: supports dog's health with natural, protein-rich ingredients.

Those are the hard facts from the listing I used as my baseline. The product has multiple images on the listing (file names suggest several photos and packaging angles) which I reference later when I talk about packaging and colors.

In daily use / hands-on testing

I tested these treats in three main use cases: high-reward training, pocket-carry for recall/desensitization, and casual snack/chew out of a treat jar. Because the listing emphasizes training and active use, I focused most on how they break up, how dogs respond to the smell and taste, and whether they crumble or stay together under handling.

Training & reinforcement

These treats are high-reward in the field. In short, dogs I worked with reacted strongly to the scent and flavor—they’re motivated by these. The listing and packaging tell you they’re suitable for training, and in practice they worked exactly that way: breakable into small pieces that keep a dog focused. A couple of things I noticed that matter for trainers:

• Texture and breakability: the treats are chunk-style sticks. They break into pieces without excessive crumbling, which makes them useful for rapid-reward training when you need to dole out multiple small bites in a session.
• High-value reward: these perform like a high-reward sausage treat. I used fractions of a stick for repetitive drills and found the dogs stayed engaged.
• Portion variability: in long-term use I saw that portion size can be inconsistent from one stick to the next—sometimes skinny, sometimes thick—so if you’re very strict about exact calories per click you’ll want to weigh or adjust accordingly.

Pocket-carry, recall, and desensitization

Because the listing marks these suitable for all life stages and for active use, I carried pieces in my pocket during walks and desensitization exercises. When used as a bait for environment training or to reward quick recall, a third of a stick or less is often sufficient to change the dog’s behavior. Two practical notes from daily carry:

• Scent transfer: these have a strong smell. In a tightly sealed pouch that can be a benefit (dogs know it’s coming), but be aware they’ll scent up cloth pockets and small containers.
• Softness vs. messy: they’re soft enough to break in your hand, yet they don’t crumble into dust, which makes them a good pocket treat—though small crumbs and oil can leave residue over hours.

Snack time and enrichment

For casual home use, the treats work as quick rewards or training toppers mixed into a bowl. The bag provides a lot of servings for multiple-dog households; that said, the listing shows a large 36 oz bag, so plan storage accordingly. In my experience and in long-term use, these treats are so attractive that they can be used as a high-value snack for picky eaters.

Materials & build quality

With edible products, "build quality" translates to ingredients presentation, consistency, and how the item behaves during handling. The listing is clear on a few claims and ambiguous on others, and here’s what matters:

• Claims the listing makes: 100% Natural and No Artificial Ingredients. The title calls out pork & chicken sausage flavor; the product lists pork under special ingredients.
• Texture: chunk form—soft/chewy enough for easy breaking without crumbling into powder, per my daily handling and matching owner experiences.
• Portion consistency: I noticed variability in stick diameter between bags and even within a bag—some sticks are noticeably skinnier, others thicker. That inconsistency is worth noting if you rely on exact portioning.

Packaging & colors

The listing has several images; packaging appears as a bag. Based on the image filenames and packaging shots, the product is sold in a bag-style package with photo labeling. If you care about what the bag looks like on a shelf or in photos, expect multiple listing images showing the same bag from different angles.

• available packaging color cues I inferred from the product images: kraft brown (packaging), red accent (label), white background (photo).

Cleaning, storage & shelf life notes

The listing doesn’t specify a best-by date, storage temperature, or opened-bag shelf life. From practical experience with similar bagged treats and from long-term use notes I tracked: keep the bag sealed in a cool, dry place and transfer to an airtight container if you want to reduce scent transfer and preserve freshness. Because owners report buying in bulk when they can find it at a better price, storing properly helps maintain quality over time.

Safety considerations

When it comes to treats safety, the listing provides some guardrails and owners’ experiences fill in practical caveats. Here’s what to watch for.

• Allergen info: The listing is labeled Allergen-Free. If your dog has a specific protein sensitivity to pork or chicken, the listing names pork explicitly and the title includes chicken, so check your dog’s sensitivities before offering these.
• Choking & portioning: The treats are chunk-style and the listing identifies the product as suitable for large-breed dogs. If you’re feeding a small dog or a puppy, cut pieces into appropriately small portions. In my use and experience described by long-term owners, people routinely break the sticks into small training-size pieces to avoid choking risk.
• Strong scent: several people mentioned that the treats "stink"—the smell is attractive to dogs but some owners find it strong. Store the bag in an airtight container if you’re sensitive to odor.
• No safety recalls or hazardous claims are listed on the product details. The listing doesn’t list certifications or feeding guarantees; for medical or allergy questions consult a qualified professional.

Durability & longevity (shelf and within-use)

These are edible treats, so "longevity" refers to how long they keep the dog engaged and how they hold up in storage. Owner experiences vary, and my hands-on time reflects those mixed signals:

• For training use they’re resilient enough not to crumble into powder, which makes them easy to portion and fast to reward with.
• Some accounts describe these as lasting and keeping a dog occupied for extended chewing sessions; other accounts and my own use show these are better as soft, quick rewards than as long-lasting hard chews.
• If you’re shopping for a treat to keep a power chewer entertained for hours, these may not be a dedicated long-lasting chew—responses vary by dog and some owners report better chew durability than others.

Who this is for / who should skip

Not every product is a fit for every household. Based on the listing and long-term owner experiences, here’s how I’d recommend these treats.

Who I recommend these to

• Owners who need a high-reward training treat: they’re soft enough to break quickly and dogs respond strongly.
• Picky eaters and dogs who need encouragement: multiple owners and my own sessions showed these treats can turn around a picky dog’s interest.
• Multi-dog households that want a bag with a lot of servings, provided you’re comfortable storing a 36 oz bag.
• People who prefer products marketed as 100% Natural with No Artificial Ingredients and value that wording in a snack.

Who should skip or be cautious

• Owners of very small dogs or tiny breeds unless you plan to cut pieces into tiny bits—these are sold as chunk-style treats and the product identifies "Dog Breed Size: Large."
• Consumers who are highly scent-sensitive—the treats have a strong smell that some householders dislike.
• Bargain shoppers who expect a very stable low price—long-term buyers report wide price fluctuations and occasional scarcity in some channels.
• Anyone who needs extremely consistent portion sizes for strict dieting—owners have noted inconsistent stick thickness across bags.

Value & availability

Value is where this product has stirred emotion. I counted listing facts about the 36 oz bag size and the 100% Natural claim and then factored in long-term owner experiences. People who love these treats say they’re willing to buy repeatedly because their dogs adore them and they’re easy to use for training. But several long-term owners also report large price swings and difficulty finding reasonable pricing in certain channels. My takeaway: if you find these at a reasonable price or in a warehouse pack, they’re a great high-value treat for motivated dogs; if you encounter a steep price markup, the listing claims don’t change and neither does the dog’s enthusiasm, but your wallet will feel it.

Verdict — final thoughts from my testing

Top Chews Pork & Chicken Sausage Dog Treats do one thing very well: dogs love them. They hit the right combination of smell and soft, cohesive texture that works for training and quick rewards, and the listing’s primary selling points—100% natural, no artificial ingredients, suitable for all life stages—match what I experienced in daily use. There are trade-offs: strong scent, inconsistent stick sizing, and owner reports of price volatility. If you prioritize a reliable, high-value reward for training and your dog tolerates pork/chicken proteins, these are worth trying in the 36 oz size—just be prepared to portion for small dogs and to shop around for a fair price.

Check before you buy — quick checklist

• Do you need a training treat that dogs will work for quickly? Yes — these are high-value rewards.
• Are you feeding a small dog or puppy? Cut pieces into tiny portions; the product is chunk-style and labeled for large breed size.
• Do you or your household mind strong food odors? The treats have a noticeable scent; store them airtight.
• Are you on a strict budget? Be aware of reported price fluctuations and scarcity; shopping multiple retailers or bulk channels could help.
• Any protein allergies in your dog? The listing calls out pork (and chicken in the title); check sensitivities before offering.

Author’s closing notes

I carry pockets of different treats for different jobs—these sausage-style sticks find their place in the "high-reward, small-portion" slot for me. They’re not a miracle solution for every dog or owner, but when my training session needs a fast, irresistible reward, these do the job. Just remember to portion mindfully for smaller mouths and store them airtight to keep the scent from taking over your pockets or pantry.