An Expert Breakdown – Dogster

Quality: 5/5

Variety: 5/5

Ingredients: 5/5

Value: 5/5

If there’s one thing dogs love having and humans love giving, it’s treats. But there are a lot of treats on the market, and deciding which ones to put in your dog’s cookie jar can be a big deal, especially if your pup is a picky eater. Not all treats are healthy either. Ingredients matter when it comes to your best bud so choosing a brand that’s healthy and drool-worthy is important.

That’s where Farm Hounds comes in. Farm Hounds is a dog company dedicated to making high-quality dog treats and chews. They’re a small business in Georgia that partners with family farms across the United States to source raw animal ingredients for their single-ingredient snacks. All of their treats are dehydrated and made from single protein sources, like beef, duck, and chicken, and they never use chemicals, fillers, or artificial ingredients.

Whether you choose a bag of Beef Jerky or a Bison Ear, you really can’t go wrong. My dog, Micah, tried out a few of their turkey products and loved them all.

At a Glance: What We Received

About Farm Hounds

What is Farm Hounds?

Farm Hounds is a small business with a big heart for dogs. The company started in 2004 as a dog boarding and daycare facility where they offered a curated selection of dog food and treats. After taking a special interest in canine cuisine, they evolved into a chain of five dog retail stores called The Whole Dog Market, which they still own and operate today.

As their vision grew, so did their outreach, and in 2015, they partnered with White Oak Pastures to develop all-natural dog treats and chews. The products were a big hit among customers. Dogs loved the treats and dog owners loved buying them. It quickly became clear that 100% farm-fresh treats filled a much-needed gap in the dog food market, and before long, Farm Hounds was born.

Since their founding in 2015, Farm Hounds has partnered with several family farms across the United States and has made it their mission to make quality products that dogs will enjoy.

Who are Farm Hounds’ Products Best Suited For?

From hardcore chewers to selective eaters, Farm Hounds’ products are made for every dog and any occasion. When you browse their online store, you’ll find a vast selection of traditional snacks, like jerky strips and training treats, exotic chews, like beef ears and hog hides, and food toppers, like elk antler shavings and blood sprinkles. Since Farm Hounds makes their products with all-natural single protein sources that only use one ingredient, they’re also perfect for dogs with food allergies and sensitivities.

Overview

Nothing says “I love you” like high-value jerky or a quality chew, and with Farm Hounds, that’s exactly what you get. Farm Hounds only sells natural products sourced directly from family farms. They never add harmful ingredients and make everything with pure raw animal protein. With their diverse selection of dehydrated treats and chews, you’ll find something special for your furry friend no matter how food-motivated they are or what their favorite treat is.

Bags, Chews, Hides, and Toppers

Farm Hounds offers four types of dog products: bags, chews, hides, and toppers. Their bagged selection includes gizzards, jerky, organs, and trainers and has everything from Beef Lung and Chicken Strips to Pork Jerky and Duck Trainers. The treats are dehydrated and come in thin strips and bite-sized pieces.

Next up is Chews. This is where you’ll find a wide variety of hairy and non-hairy animal parts, like hog ears, turkey heads, chicken necks, and duck wings. These chews are not only highly nutritious but are powerful tooth and gum cleaners.

The Hides come in two forms, Rolls and Chips. The Rolls are the tougher of the two options and are great for aggressive chewers. They’re long-lasting, 100% natural, and provide mental and physical stimulation. The Chips are a little less durable than the Rolls but require more mental stimulation due to their irregular shape.

The last category is Toppers. These are a picky eater’s paradise and include Elk Antler Sprinkles, Leftovers Sprinkles, and Blood Sprinkles. The Toppers are made with the same digestible, dehydrated proteins found in the other products but are broken down into crumb-like pieces that can be sprinkled onto any meal for added nutrition and excitement.

Ingredients

Less is more when it comes to Farm Hounds. Many brands add artificial ingredients to their treats, but with Farm Hounds, you only get the good stuff. They keep everything your dog needs and leave out everything they don’t. All of their products are 100% natural and made from single-source proteins that are packed with vitamins and minerals. They don’t add chemicals or fillers either. What you buy is what you get.

If you buy Chicken Strips, you’ll receive a bag of strips that are 100% dehydrated chicken. If you buy a Hog Hide Roll, you’ll receive a roll that’s 100% dehydrated hog hide. And if you buy a Beef Trachea, you’ll receive a chew that’s 100% dehydrated beef trachea. Not only that, but every product is labeled with the farm where the meat was sourced, and every farm is family-owned and dedicated to the humane treatment of animals.

Farm Partners

If there’s one thing that stands out about Farm Hounds, it’s their commitment to transparency. Over the past decade, Farm Hounds has partnered with 16 family farms across the country to provide you and your pup with the best products possible. Everything they produce connects back to the farm they worked with to make the product. Say a bag of Duck Strips has a Maple Leaf Farms label on the front. This means the duck was 100% sourced from Maple Leaf Farms.

By partnering with small farms, Farm Hounds can ensure the quality, safety, and nutritional value of their products while letting you know what you’re getting and where you’re getting it. With the motto “Know the farm. Trust the Product.”, this is as close to farm-to-table dog treats as you’ll get.

Regenerative Agriculture

All of Farm Hounds’ Partners practice regenerative agriculture. Regenerative agriculture is an ancient farming method that has made a comeback in recent decades. It combines several grazing and farming practices to reduce waste and improve the biodiversity in the soil. The results are amazing and the benefits are widespread, ranging in everything from better water quality to healthier crops. So when you buy a bag of dog treats, you’re not just supporting a small business and family farms, you’re also saving the planet.

Reviews of the Products We Received

1. Turkey Jerky

The Turkey Jerky is one of Farm Hounds’ more traditional treats and is a great option for dogs of all ages. Being a single-ingredient product, every bag contains 100% pasture-raised turkey made solely from premium muscle meat. Since the turkey is dehydrated, it retains all the nutrients your pup needs to stay healthy without the need for synthetic ingredients. This means nothing is added to the turkey (no fillers, additives, or preservatives) and the meat is transparently sourced from family farms that don’t use hormones or antibiotics.

The jerky comes in a 3.5oz bag for $16.99 and a 6oz bag for $26.99. If you prefer a bag of bite-sized pieces, Farm Hounds also offers a 3.5oz bag of Little Pieces for $16.99. I got the 3.5oz bag of regular jerky strips and they’ve been perfect everyday treats. The large strips are easy to break into smaller pieces and the crispy texture gives Micah a nice crunch.