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The Best Dog Treats

We compared seven Blue Buffalo dog treats based on owner ratings, ingredient quality, and price. The Blue Buffalo Health Bars Apples & Yogurt Dog Biscuits (asin B08XY8QFMX) are the top pick with high ratings and natural ingredients.

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The bottom line

The Blue Buffalo Health Bars Apples & Yogurt Dog Biscuits (asin B08XY8QFMX) are our top pick for dog treats. They have a 4.8/5 rating from 12,946 owners, are made with natural ingredients like real apples and yogurt, and are free from artificial flavors and preservatives. The closest alternative is the Blue Buffalo Health Bars Pumpkin & Cinnamon Dog Biscuits (asin B003P9XG68), which have a 4.7/5 rating from 9,824 owners and similar natural ingredients. The budget pick is the Blue Buffalo Stix Beef Pepperoni-Style Dog Treats (asin B09SBTMPVD), which have a 4.6/5 rating from 345 owners and are convenient for on-the-go use, though they come in smaller packages.

Top pick
Blue Buffalo Health BarsBlue Buffalo Health Bars $14.98

Best overall dog treat

The Blue Buffalo Health Bars Apples & Yogurt Dog Biscuits have a 4.8/5 rating from 12,946 owners, are made with natural ingredients, and are free from artificial flavors and preservatives. They are priced at $14.98. The tradeoff is their larger size, which may be difficult to break into smaller pieces for smaller dogs.

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Runner-up
Blue Buffalo Health BarsBlue Buffalo Health Bars $4.48

Excellent alternative with natural ingredients

The Blue Buffalo Health Bars Pumpkin & Cinnamon Dog Biscuits have a 4.7/5 rating from 9,824 owners, are made with natural ingredients like pumpkin and cinnamon, and are free from artificial flavors and preservatives. They are priced at $4.48. The tradeoff is their difficulty to break, affecting chewability for some dogs.

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Budget pick
Blue Buffalo Stix Beef Pepperoni-Style Dog TreatsBlue Buffalo Stix Beef Pepperoni-Style Dog Treats $10.48

Affordable and convenient

The Blue Buffalo Stix Beef Pepperoni-Style Dog Treats have a 4.6/5 rating from 345 owners, are made with real beef, and are convenient for on-the-go use. They are priced at $10.48. The tradeoff is their smaller package size, with only two meat sticks per package.

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The field, ranked

  1. Blue Buffalo Health Bars Best for high ratings and natural ingredients 9.6/10 $14.98 Amazon
  2. Blue Buffalo Health Bars Excellent alternative with natural ingredients 9.4/10 $4.48 Amazon
  3. Blue Buffalo Stix Beef Pepperoni-Style Dog Treats Affordable and convenient 9.2/10 $10.48 Amazon
  4. Blue Buffalo Health Bars Dog Biscuits High ratings and savory flavor 9.4/10 $14.98 Amazon
  5. Blue Buffalo Health Bars Crunchy texture and natural ingredients 9.6/10 $4.98 Amazon
  6. Blue Buffalo Health Bars Bananas & Yogurt Dog Biscuits Natural flavor and healthy ingredients 9.4/10 $5.42 Amazon
  7. Blue Buffalo Health Bars Crunchy Dog Biscuits Limited evidence, but positive feedback 8.6/10 $19.04 Amazon

What owners say

Owners consistently praise the Blue Buffalo Health Bars Apples & Yogurt Dog Biscuits for their taste, texture, and natural ingredients. Many owners mention that their dogs love the treats and look forward to treat time. Some owners note that the larger size of the biscuits can be difficult to break into smaller pieces for smaller dogs.

Also-rans

The Blue Buffalo Health Bars Crunchy Dog Biscuits (asin B0FBZ7VTX9) have limited evidence, with only 8 owner ratings and a score of 8.6. The Blue Buffalo Health Bars Bacon Egg & Cheese Dog Biscuits (asin B08XY8RGNJ) have a high rating but are priced similarly to the top pick and do not offer significant advantages.

How this was put together

This guide is based on owner ratings, ingredient quality, and price. We compared seven Blue Buffalo dog treats, with evidence ranging from 8 to 19,353 owner ratings. We did not test any products hands-on. The evidence is thinnest for the Blue Buffalo Health Bars Crunchy Dog Biscuits (asin B0FBZ7VTX9), with only 8 owner ratings.