Tuesday, April 9, 2013

KONG Premium Jerky Dog Treats: Product Review and Giveaway



Jeffie's birthday party continues!  
What would a dog's birthday party be without treats?!

When we were contacted by JAKKS Pacific, Incl, and asked to give their new dog treats a try, the dogs said:  YES!

After learning that JAKKS Pets has partnered with the KONG Company to create their Premium Treat Line, the humans said: YES!  As we learned more about them, we were happy to agree to let them send us some of their new dog jerky treats for a taste testing, review and a giveaway!


Be sure to enter because 3 lucky winners will receive 1 package each:
  • KONG Chewy Treats Natural Jerky - Beef
  • KONG Chewy Treats Natural Jerky - Chicken
  • *Bonus* KONG Long Lasting Chews - KONG Chew Buddies, Puppy Teething Loaf, Ham Shank or Drumstick (depending on the size of your dog.)
 
You may have already heard about the new KONG Premium Treat line.  Their jerky treats are all natural and include NO wheat, soy, corn, or animal by-products.  Plus, no artificial colors or artificial preservatives.

Varieties include:
  • KONG Natural Jerky Strips - 92% real meat and come in Beef and Chicken.
  • KONG Meat Stix - KONG Beef Meat Stix include apples, carrots, and extra vitamins.  KONG Lamb Meet Stix include salmon for Omega 3 and 6 for a healthier skin and coat.
  • KONG Thick Cut Jerky - the beef treats include blueberries, peas and ginger.  The turkey includes cranberries, carrots and sweet potato.
  • KONG Meaty Flavor Bites - real bacon, real beef, and real cheese.
  • KONG Mini Meaty Bites come in beef and chicken.  Sized for training and rewarding.
  • KONG Sweet Potato Stix - vegan treats include sweet potato, carrots and peas.
  • KONG Crunchy Flavor Bars - Lamb with blueberries, peas and apples;  Chicken with cranberries, carrots, broccoli, and peas.
  • KONG Dental Chews - chicken, calcium for puppies and seniors, and fresh breath with alfalfa and parsley varieties.
  • KONG Small and Large chew Buddies
  • KONG Puppy Teething Loaf

We received:
  1. KONG Chewy Treats Thick Cut Jerky in beef flavor:  92% real US-sourced beef with chicory, lecithin, salt, cultured whey, mixed tocopherols, and garlic.
  2. KONG Chewy Treats Thick Cut Jerky in chicken flavor: 92% real US-sourced chicken with chicory, lecithin, salt, cultured whey, mixed tocopherols, and garlic.
  3. KONG Chew Treats Chew Buddies in a variety pack: bacon, chicken and fresh breath. (Ingredients vary.)


It would be a serious understatement to say all three dogs loved these treats!  As we opened the bags, the smell of jerky filled the room.  And it smelled good to the humans, too


Beef?  Chicken?  They liked them both.  We didn't try stuffing them into our KONG toys, but that would be great for treat time!



We like the new KONG Premium Jerky dog treats because they're made in the United States with real beef and chicken.  After all the recalls of pet jerky treats made in China, it is a relief to know that KONG makes a safe, natural jerky dog treat!  

KONG's Premium line of jerky treats was developed with special attention to oral care, skin and coat maintenance and allergy concerns.


The Chew Buddies (shown above) help clean teeth and they're available in two sizes:  small and large. They come in fun animal shapes.  Jeffie particularly enjoyed the squirrel!



We're glad to give the new KONG Premium Jerky dog treats an all paws up recommendation.  They're already on our shopping list!

For more information about these new dog treats, visit KONG on the web or the KONG Treats Facebook page.

Now, I know you'd like to try some of these barking good treats!  So, follow the directions in the Rafflecopter below for chances to win some for yourself.  (Sorry, this giveaway is open to only those folks with US shipping addresses.)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: I was not financially compensated for this review.  I received 3 packages of KONG Premium dog treats in exchange for my honest opinion.  Talking Dogs only shares information and products that we support.

 

41 comments:

  1. Happy Barkday Jeffie!

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  2. We love Kong products. The chew buddies are very cute. :)

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  3. They look great, and happy Birthday!!! We are entering right away

    urban hounds

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  4. Woof Woof Aroooo Woof Woof Jeffie Arooo Woof Woof! (Gizmo sez Happy Birthday Jeffie! I'm having a great time at your party!)

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  5. Our dogs love love love these treats. We received some a few weeks ago and it was hard slowing down, because I would just reach for the bag and they would line up and sit nicely in front of me.

    The smell is strong and it stuck to my fingers, but I just washed my hands after doling out treats. They love these!

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  6. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Jeffie! Our dogs celebrated #3 on March 31st. I still have to post the pictures.

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  7. Happy Borthday Jeffie! Thanks for these great giveaways. We would LOVE these!

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  8. Happy Birthday Jeffie! Shiner did get some of these treats already, but she loves them! She says that she'd love some more ;)

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  9. Happy birthday Jeffie! Kong treats are the best!

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  10. Happy birthday, Jeffie! Thanks for sharing your special day with us!

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  11. Heather Hayes PanjonApril 9, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Happy Birthday Jeffie!

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  12. Happy Birthday Jeffie! Thank you for letting us join you for your birthday party.

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  13. Happy Birthday, Jeffie!

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  14. Have a Ruff Ruff Happy Birthday Jeffie!!!!

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  15. Jeffie you are so lucky to receive Kong treats for your birthday.

    Beamer said that Rosie is one fine lookin' pup :)

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  16. Happy Birthday Jeffie! I hope you have an awesome birthday this month! My birthday is in April too!

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  17. Happy Birthday Jeffie!

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  18. Jeffie, Happy Birthday Month! How has yous talked your peoples into pawtying all month?
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  19. Happy Birthday Jeffie, I hope you are spoiled rotten on your special day.

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  20. Happy Birthday, Jeffie! And many more! (I hope they gave you more of the treats)

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  21. Woof! Woof! What a BARKDAY n Party. LOVE KONG but never tried their treats. Happy Tasty Tuesday! Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  22. Yummy! We've never tried Kong treats. They look delicious.

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  23. Happy Birthday, Jeffie! Enjoy those delicious treats.

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  24. OMG! Nom noms!!! Happy Birthday beautiful!

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  25. Happy birthday Jeffie!! Love the pawty pics : )

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  26. Happy Birthday, Jeffie! Hope your special day is fabulous :)

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  27. Happy Birthday Jeffie! I hope you enjoy your treats! :)

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  28. Hey Jeffie! I can't believe what an awesome birthday you had. Desmond is totally jealous!!

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  29. Happy Birthday Jeffie! (Love, Sissy)

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  30. I don't think I've ever met a dog that doesn't love Kong!

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  31. Happy Barkday Jeffie! Woof Woof Wooooof Yip!

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  32. Happy Birthday Jeffie! (Barkbark Barkbark Barkbark!)

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  33. Happy Birthday Jeffrie! I have a Boston Terrier, Rozy, who's birthday is 4/30. Hope you have a great time.

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  34. Happy Birthday Jeffrie! I hope you have a great one.

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  35. Happy happy happy birthday Jeffrie.

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  36. WOOF!! Happy Barkday, Jeffrie!

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  37. Happy Bark-day Jeffie! Have a barking good time! =)
    Kathleen on the RC

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  38. Woofy woofday to you Jeffie! Hope it was a good one for you and your furry friends! mary987 (at) homail (dot) com

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  39. Happy birthday Jeffie! How old did you turn? I had doggies that celebrated their bday at the end of march....sisters that turned ten and other pups that turned two... My next birthdays are next month when my oldest turns 14!!!! We have birthday parties here too! We would love to try all the yummy new kong treats for all our fur kids! We have eight, including three rescues! They all love trying new treats! Thank you for the chance to win and hope you had a wonderful bday. Sorry you had to share and didn't get the whole bag but your doggie friends will share on their bday with you!!

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