Antler Bakes and Chews

 

Antler Bakes Original & Antler Dog Chews Review

The wufferly humans at Antler kindly sent me some terrierific treats to review and an antler... pals you need to get straight over to http://www.antlerdogchews.co.uk/ 

 - 'These 100% Naturally Shed Deer Antler and Antler Bakes are Deer-licious!'- NellieJRT

I was lucky enough to sample two items from dis fabuwuff company - de Antler Bakes Dog Biscuits and a 100% Naturally shed deer antler. By gosh, my little eyeballs nearly popped out of my head! I was in heaven, and this time Derby wasn't going anywhere near my treats.Well, not MY Antler anyways!

Keep reading for your chance to win! TWO lucky winners will win a variety pack of Antler bakes each! These great packs consists of 1 x original bakes, 1 x kelp bakes 1 x charcoal bakes!

The winning doesn't stop there pals, Antler offer a great compawtition each month on their website! So make sure you check it regularly for your chance to win some terrier-ific prizes. This month they are giving away 20 soft Deer print fleeces! Check it out by clicking here!

About Antler

"Antler Dog Chews.co.uk are a independent business that supplies healthy, natural, unprocessed, completely sustainable dog chews, hand baked luxury dog biscuits and natural eco toys.

Our company is based on our solid ideological beliefs, run on ethical principles by ethical and caring people. We are committed to looking after our planet and living in a world where we treat others as we would like to be treated. No email or paper bombardment from us!

And we promise that we will not share/give your email address or any information you give us with any other companies or individuals. We hate junk mail and hard sales too!

We produce these chews from whole antlers, naturally shed from healthy, free ranging deer and hold large stocks. All our chews are free from chemicals, preservatives, colouring and additives, just pure and natural as nature intended.

Our toys are made from natural material and are free from man made processed materials such as nylon.

Our Antler Bakes are hand baked in a bakery by a real baker using proper wholesome ingredients with the added goodness and benefits of ground antler.

There is an extremely low environmental impact to produce these chews, and we are committed to carrying this principle on through our packaging, stationary and company consumables. All our packaging and labels are made from either 100% recycled material, and if that was not possible, we made sure it was produced from something that is 100% recyclable.

We endeavour to give excellent customer service and provide quality, sustainable and natural products."

My Review (Da Impawtant One!)

Antler Bakes
The Antler Bakes came in a pawjus jute pouch, which mum says is great for storage, walkies and even a gift. (Hear that pals! My woofday is 31st October - put dat on your calender, bold, double underlined and circled! BOL) The bag looks super professional, and mums been showing it off to all her doggy pals. The bag was clearly labelled with company info and a tag explaining the ingredients and such like - I'll let humum go into that detail in her human review section.

Pals, the bag comes with a tie, for freshness (and so we don't help ourselves I think). Once humum opened the jute bag inside was a clear sealed packet generously full of different shapes of noms! We were very impressed, sometimes when you have a bag, it's only half full. Not here, nuh-uh! Full to the brim. *licks lips* The only problem with this was I then had to share them with Derby and Tootsie *grumbles*.

My bag was the 'Original' - this may have been the case to those at Antler but to me it should be called 'SuperSpecial'... they were marvelous! I had never tried these before, and I am quite upset at all I have been missing out on :( The pack states ' The Best A Dog Can Get' - take the hint humans, us pooches deserve the best!

The scent was mouth-watering, and yes you guessed it - Derby drooled. It reminded us of the smell of freshly made sage stuffing, delicious! Mum tells me they contain lots of yummy ingredients which she will discuss in detail in her human section. These include Organic Rye Flour, Oats, Ground Deer Antler, Garlic, Rosemary, Parsley and egg. I couldn't believe it too, real ground deer antler! Mmm. 

We all tasted the treats one by one -  I tried the love heart ones, because I'm lovely! And they were gorgeous, I even did tricks for them which says something! They were great and crunchy and had a great texture to them, which I think is off the Organic Rye Flour and the Ground Deer Antler. Make sure that you have a dish of water near by pals when ever eating anything.

My Verdict? - Deerlicious ;) 

Antler also make their hand baked delights in another two varieties : Kelp and Charcoal. The Kelp bakes include all the goodness of the Original, with added Kelp, which is beneficial for skin irritations and flea control. The Charcoal bakes, yet again contain all the goodness of the Original but have added Charcoal to help alleviate wind and improve digestion. ( I know a few dogs who could use this for wind issues.. and owners too!)

Original Antler Chew

Aslong as I was a puppy I can remember dreaming of these, and now much to mine and humums amazement I could of had one of these as Antler offer a wide range of Deer Antler chews for all ages and sizes! *sighs* My mum has lots of making up to do!


Antler Dog chews only use 100% naturally shed deer antler which come from healthy free-ranging deer that live natural lives. No deers are ever harmed, so do not feel guilty at all gobbling on these pawjus treats pal!As you know deer antlers come in all different shapes and sizes and as Deers shed their antlers roughly once a year, this enables all sizes of pooch to enjoy these.  I'll let mum go into the details on where they come from in her part pals, as you know... I'm all about the taste.

The one I was sent was a hard boney material full of nommy dry marrow which keeps me occupied for ages! I can see this treat lasting ages, not because it's not to my taste or anything, but because it is pure quality and natural. It requires some dedicated chewing time, so when the humans are boring you watching the soaps on the TV, this is pawfect for plonking on the mat and entertaining yourselves.

I would like to tell my pals to all get their paws on these tasty engaging antlers, because I'll let you in on a little secret. They're great for cleaning your teeth! That's right pals, so next time you go to the v.e.t.s for your dental check up - do not fear, flash your pearly white gnashers and thank Antler for all the compliments you will receive! They are nature's own toothbrush.

Mum was impressed by the fact this had no smell to it whatever, which doesn't phase me. I have a better nose than mum so I know it must smell nommy, but mum was relieved it didn't smell of tripe! BOL. They are also hypoallergenic meaning those humans don't have to worry about allergies

And I am proud to say, I never had to offer Derby this! *high-paws*  As you know Derby is a little fifteen year old Yorkshire Terrier and is very lazy... but Mum thinks he is a cutie. Him and Tootsie (My adoptive dog parents) would be better suited to a Easy Chew which is available on their website, these are cut length ways exposing the tasty marrow and means they can get it easier. This means they can still get their vitamins and minerals safely. 

If any of you have fussy humans who complain about mess, this is pawfect for you. There is virtually no mess with these chews. So make sure you add these to your shopping trolley!

The Human Review

Antler Original Bakes

I cannot commend Antler enough for the overall service we have received, and have no hesitation in recommending them to pet owners. Every aspect of their service is professional, to an amazingly high standard and focus' on the dogs health. Antler have clearly dedicated much time in to creating the perfect bakes, combining ingredients which dogs love and at the same time which are beneficial for our pets. 

Unlike mass produced dog biscuits that are mostly fillers and bulkers, Antler Bakes contain 100% proper, natural ingredients, hand baked in Britain, so wholesome in fact that even you may be temped! They contain NO additives, NO preservatives, NO artificial food colourings and NO sugar or salt.

As you know, I'm a pet owner who loves to know what the purpose of each ingredient is and Antler clearly identifies their intention of every single ingredient used. 

Ingredients: 

Organic Rye Flour, Oats, Ground Deer Antler, Linseed, Carrots, Garlic, Rosemary, Parsley, Egg

Good to know:Linseed - natural source of omega 3
Carrots - vitamins A & E for healthy skin
Ground Antler- for improved blood circulation
Garlic Powder - natural source of antioxidants
Rosemary - helps prevent bad breath
Parsley - vitamins A & C, calcium, magnesium & iron
Egg - good source of calcium

Ground Antler has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years due to the many health benefits it posesses. Known to improve blood circulation, antler also aids the immune system and helps improve muscle recovery. Made from our Grade A Antlers that are naturally shed each year, from free ranging deer that live natural lives. No deer are ever harmed.

Nutritional Analysis: Protein 12.5%, Oils -8%, Fibre – 11%, Ash -6.42%, Moisture – 8%
150g

As you can see all ingredients are beneficial, but it doesn't stop there! Antler is a fantastic ingredient because it contains all of these beneficial minerals : Collagen - good for bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. Lipids - Essential for growth and development. Glucosamine - Good for joints and tissues. Calcium  and phosphorous - Benefits bones and teeth. Iron - Essential for healthy blood cells. Potassium - Good for nerve and muscle function. Magnesium - Aids in storing and releasing energy. Antler Dog Chews 'Our chews are hand finished using year fresh, 100% naturally shed deer antler' - Antler Antlers make fantastic dog chews because they are made of a hard boney material, naturally containing fibre and minerals like calcium, phosphorous and iron. They are therefore suitable for dogs with sensitive digestion, allergies nd some medical conditions such as pancreatitis and those on a far controlled diet. Tasty morsels of dry marrow are exposed as the antler is worn down by the action of dog's teeth and saliva. These antler chews are totally natural, unprocessed product, with no additives or preservatives. Did you know a  happy dog is a chewing dog?.. Chewing Antlers releases positive chemicals from the brain helping to keep your dog happy, busy and expending energy. Teeth are cleaned and gums stay healthy whilst your dog is happily absorbed with it's favourite Antler chew.  Where do Antler Dog Chews get their Antlers from? Deer grow a new pair of antlers each year from the age of one. The antlers begin as layers of cartilage and slowly mineralise into bone. Antlers grow very quickly and faster than any other type of bone, growing up to 2.5cm per day in the summer! Deer drop their antler naturally each Spring, ready for a new pair to start growing.  This means Antler Dog Chews are made from the Antlers that are naturally shed each year, and come from healthy free-ranging deer that live natural lives. Delivery Did you know if you order your products before 3pm they will be with you the very next day?! Pets get your paws at the ready. Discounts Antler run many offers and do include discount vouchers in orders where applicable. Range of Chews I have included a brief description of the range of Antlers this brilliant company offer, please feel free to email them if you have any queries as they are more than happy to help Easy Chews EASY Chews are specially designed for elderly and ‘LAZY’ dogs, but are great for puppies too! We hand cut the natural antler lengthways to expose the tasty inner antler marrow, making it easy for these dogs to get at all that tasty goodness. Extra Tough Chews Super tough, healthy, unprocessed, nutritious, very long-lasting- a great treat for heavy chewers. Cut from our toughest antlers ends. Speciality Chews Elk and Fallow Deer Antler, healthy, unprocessed, nutritious chews - a great treat for all dogs. Slightly less dense than our original Antler Dog Chews. Gallery Nommy Doing ma trick! Paws in de air if you wuffs Antler! Derby... with his tongue out! I even put me best hat on for this antler chew! Licky me chew! Delicious! Crunchy munchy. Different shapes. COMPAWTITION Answer correctly for your chance to win an Antler Bakes Variety Pack 1 x Original, 1 x Kelp, 1 x Charcoal. Two lucky readers will win ,to review on my blog at a later date a variety pack each! This consists of three boxes, 1 x original, 1 x kelp and 1 x Charcoal!. Can you correctly answer the following question in the comments section? * Open to UK residents address only. If winner is from another country, they will be asked to nominate a UK address to send it too, or a rescue. Winner will be asked to fill in a short questionnaire on the product they receive in order to achieve more of a range of reviews. If you do not have a google account,  feel free to DM me your answer and I'll paste your answer below :) How much can an antler grow up to per day in Summer? A. 1.5cm B. 1 cm C. 2.5cm Please leave either a contact email or your twitter username. If you do NOT have a Google+ logjn Please select 'Anonymous' and then type your username in :D Competition closes Friday 7th March 2014. Winner will be contacted shortly after.

The Black Dog Bakery Treat Review

The Black Dog Bakery Review

'At The Black Dog Bakery we bake a range of healthy, wholesome & homemade dog treats using natural ingredients with no added preservatives!'

Hello pals,

Oh my days, the postman delivered the most delicious smelling envelope this morning - but apparently I am not allowed to eat that :( I am however allowed to eat the delicious treats inside, which I'm sure you would all enjoy too. The Black Dog Bakery sent me three bags, all full of delicious noms. One bag was garlic dough balls, the other Peanut Butter and Banana Muffins and finally Cheese Bones! *drools*

Please check out their fabuwuff website at http://www.theblackdogbakery.co.uk/ where you will find out all about them and can make purchases from their online shop. If you wish to follow them on twitter you can do so at @BlackDog_Bakery for updates and fab offers.

If you have any questions about the products, please contact this fabuwuff company at hello@theblackdogbakery.co.uk or call them on 0203 280 3058. Please mention my blog :)

*I must warn you that Derby features in this blog, so if you has sensitive eyes to be warned BOL! He isn't as handsome as me :D*


Keep reading for your chance to win a £10 voucher to spend in their online shop!! 

About Black Dog Bakery

A few words from the owner Louise and her cheif taster Dougal the LabradorIt will probably come as no surprise to learn that I own a Black Dog, a very happy and loveable black Labrador called Dougal.

My name is Louise and I established The Black Dog Bakery in the Spring of 2012, here's a little bit of our story.  Ever since Dougal was a puppy I have always experimented with making homemade treats for him.  I've always enjoyed baking, but research into the myriad of dog food options made my husband & I aware of the number of potential pitfalls around what you feed your dog and we became very conscious of the additives & preservatives in many mainstream foods and treats.  On the advice of our puppy trainer I first discovered the power of Liver Cake as a training aid in reward-based training and over time Dougal & I came to perfect our own recipe, which we called our Liver Fudge.

Gradually, a number of friends and other dog owners came to know that I made my own home-baked treats and began asking if I could make some for them too; perhaps inevitably the suggestions soon followed that I should set up a business and sell them.  The first day I took a stall at a local dog show with some bags of Liver Fudge was very nerve-wracking, not knowing whether people would want to buy it, but as soon as the dogs tasted the samples, it began to be snapped up... and we have never looked back since.

I am so lucky that I get to meet so many lovely people and their dogs through The Black Dog Bakery and every time I see a happy dog wagging his or her tail at the thought of one of our treats it makes me glad I turned on the oven that day and tried to create my own dog treats.

Louise Sutherland & Dougal the Labrador
Founders, The Black Dog Bakery

De wufferly Dougal

De Brainy Humum, Louise.

My Review (Da Impawtant One!)

Peanut Butter & Banana Muffins (Paw all you cheeky monkeys out there!)

Peanut Butter and Banana Muffins - Keep Refrigerated in an airtight container and use within 3 days or freeze and use within a month.

Firstly I tried the a Peanut Butter and Banana Muffins - I know what you are all thinking. Mmmm I wuff peanut butter but it always sticks to my mouth or my nosey! Do not fear, these aren't super sticky or messy, they are deliciously moist and flavoursome!  There's no artificial preservatives or nasties as mum likes to call them, they're all freshly made to order and so yummy it's unreal. They are shaped just like little muffins and the pawfect size for a treat, they look so light and fluffy and taste so good! Dey will deffo be a hit at Dog parties or as gifts to pals.

They are very soft and easy to chew, which is great for de older pooches. Yes, you guessed it. Derby got to sample them.  He plodded across and gwanny have him one of MY treats but seems as I'm such a kind pooch I let him. He had no problem chewing it, which is usually an issue with some treats due to his bad teeth. Tootsie also loved these, which is unusual for her as she normally only eats meats or meaty products. Mum says it is furry unusual that we all agree on one thing!

I deffo will get humum to get us some for our birthdays, they are so scrummy I really recommend all my pals try these - you will not be disappointed.

They contain : Plain and Wholemeal flour, Baking Powder, Peanut Butter, Egg, Milk, Banana, Oil and Honey.  As you can see dere is no nasties and are made up of the finest ingredients.

I'm glad the packet says "For Dogs Only" at the top, because grandad says they smell scrumptious! Don't worry pals, Gwanny has him trained so he never got any! Pheww.

Dese smell so yummy and I didn't get flour on me nosey!

Because they are super fresh and made from only the finest human grade ingredients, these delicious little bites of heaven have to be used within three days or frozen and used within a month. Remember to store them in an airtight container. I doubt very much dat you can have dese paw more than three days.... Ours were gone after day two and several puppy dog eyes and tricks!

Garlic Balls

Please do be warned pal, although dey is delicious dese is not good for dogsnogs, you may has garlic breath! So makes sure you brushes your pearly whites bepaw your dog dates!

These is so cute and treat size, but don't be fooled pals they are full of flavour! Mum opened the packet to show me what was inside and they smelled soooo good. Da next thing we knew, Derby and Tootsie had crowded around for a treat, don't worry I pushed dem to back of queue... I did my little sit and puppy eyes as you can see in the picture...and it worked! Yippeee. 

Dey is soft but hardened a little in the fridge, so pawfect for any pooch and they have a bread texture when split so it was just like eating the real thing. I feel quite posh eating these, me and Derby shared these together. We was like Lady and the Tramp bol bol.

Garlic is known for being a repellent to fleas, so this is an excuse to get your humans to purchase some for you, mum also says it's an antiseptic and anti-repellent but I'll not bore you with all of that pals, all I know is it is tasty! I let mum tell you about that in her part of the blog, she not stealing my limelight here!

If you is a larger dog, there is an option in the shop to select a larger size, which will be pawfect for those big mouth pals of mine! BOL.

Ingredients : Flour, Brewer's Yeast, Garlic, Olive Oil and Water.

Yet again pals, dese treats are made to order, as they are fresh and contain no preservatives or additives they should be refrigerated in an airtight container and be consumed within five days of receiving or a month if frozen. 

Cheese Bones

These sure get my approval! *drools*

OMD, I am a cheese addict! I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw these. Cheese is in my DNA, it is by far my weakness! I knew I would have to be super good to try these!

I sat and never barked at the meerkats on the T.V adverts, never squeeked my froggy toy and never even chewed mums slippers. Phew, it was hard work but super worth it as I got to sample these seriously cheesy bones.

I got humum to open the sealed packet, which contains information on the ingredients and has the company logo on which is super cute. My paws were shaking with excitement and my tail was wagging super fast, I nearly fanned Derby away!

Inside the packet were the most pawfectly shaped bone treats, all were equal in size shape and colour and I knew just by the smell I was going to wuff these!

Mum never made me do a trick paw these as I was so fixated on them, she passed me one and I can not express how yummy and cheesy these are. They aren't stodgy, thick and claggy with cheese but are thin, even and super flavoursome!  They are nice and soft to break, which is yet again perfect for any dog. 

I does have a confession... I did steal one when mum wasn't looking and did get in troubles pal. But I would recommend doing dis, cos dey is super nommy in my little tumtum! 

Dey is super nommy and de pawfect size for a treat.

De Humum Review

An issue I usually find when selecting treats for the dogs is that although they might appear yummy - they're actually not treats at all. They can be full of additives, full of colourants, preservatives and 'nasties' as I like to call them. Derby used to be fed a leading brand, which caused serious problems to his skin condition, coat condition, digestion and even joint care. Since then, I love to know what exactly is in products we give to our pooches, and I'm sure you'll agree - we only want what is best for them.

The Black Dog Bakery produces their wonderful range of treats fresh to order, which means no product is jam packed with preservatives - and you know everything is fresh! The great thing about the products is that you are able to freeze them and use within a month - which is perfect if you have occasional dog guests!

I adore The Black Dog Bakerys philosophy -' If we wouldn't eat it ourselves, then we wouldn't feed it to our dog.' This enables us to have peace of mind that every ingredient used in the treats offered are the best human-grade ingredients, baked well to their famous tried and tested recipes.

I was glad they included instructions on how to store and advised on how soon the product should be consumed in. This made it easy to know which treats to give first and enabled me to have no treats wasted. ( Not that there is much chance in this house with Nellie and Derby hoovering every single crumb up.)

As these products are not complete dog food and are intended to be given as treats or rewards, the company recommends that you take note fo the amount of treats your dog is given and then reduce their next meal accordingly. Please make sure when feeding that your dog has ample fresh water available at all times.

Nellie, Derby and Tootsie adored all of the products, which were amazingly presented in 'pawjuss' little white bags sealed for freshness. The bags clearly label what the product is, what ingredients have been used and when the product should be used by.  I must admit it is a good job they say 'For Dogs Only' as the Peanut Butter and Banana muffins smelled divine!

Each bag has a clear window so you can see what is inside, and all products were made with precision... all the same size, colour, texture! This product definitely looks and I presume tastes, by Nellie's addiction!, like a product on the higher end of the dog market - yet at a fraction of the high end price! 

Subscription 

Sign up to the Black Dog Bakery Subscription and make sure your dog doesn't go hungry like Old Mother Hubbard's did!

I'm sure your dogs will enjoy these great homemade treats - in fact the company is that confident that your pooch will want you to order some soon for them. This is why they are offering a great service, to ensure you don't run out of treats for your best pals meaning their favourite treats are delivered fresh to your door each month!

Simply visit www.theblackdogbarkery.co.uk/subscribe and choose from their four pack options:

The Pocket Pack: these smaller sized treats are best suited to small dogs, those with smaller appetites or those watching their waistlines.

The Mixed pack : A mix of small and larger sized treats, ideal for training, active dogs and owners who sometimes need high-value reward treats.

The Famous Liver Fudge Pack: their most popular treat of all, Liver Fudge is suitable for large and small dogs alike, and is an excellent high-value reward.

The Six Pack: suitable for larger active dogs and families with more than one dog.

There are no contracts, no minimum number of months and no catches - just yummy scrummy fresh treats!  Sign up via their safe and secure Direct Debit payment option and if you want to stop at any time, simply cancel your Direct Debit.

The Black Dog Bakery Gang

Sign your dog up to the Black Dog Bakery gang for all sorts of special benefits and  insider knowledge including:

1. A free bag of The Black Dog Bakery dog treats for your dog's birthday or 'Gotcha day.
2. Exclusive Special Offers for The Black Dog Bakery Gang members
3. A dedicated newsletter for The Black Dog Bakery Gang Members and Much More!

The Gallery

Smelly Derby Sampling A Garlic Ball!

I did a trick paw me garlic ball, well worth it!

Nom Nom Cheesy Bones!

Me hoovering up de crumbs off ma muffin

Hmm, guys we need someone with thumbs to open dis!

Compawtition

ONE LUCKY READER WILL WIN A £10 VOUCHER TO SPEND ONLINE WITH THE BLACK DOG BAKERY!

One lucky reader will win a £10 Gift Voucher Code to spend with The Black Dog Bakery,to review on my blog at a later date.

Can you correctly answer the following question in the comments section? * Open to UK residents address only. If winner is from another country, they will be asked to nominate a UK address to send it too, or a rescue.
Winner will be asked to fill in a short questionnaire on the product they receive in order to achieve more of a range of reviews.
If you do not have a google account,  feel free to DM me your answer and I'll paste your answer below :)

What do The Black Dog Bakery Gang Members get on their Birthday or 'Gotcha Day?

A. A birthday badge.

B. A free bag of The Black Dog Bakery Treats.

C. A toy.

Please leave either a contact email or your twitter username.
If you do NOT have a Google+ logjn Please select 'Anonymous' and then type your username in :D

Competition closes Sunday 23rd February 2014. Winner will be contacted shortly after.