This Newf Reviews: Grizzly NuTreats

Last week was so very super hot that every time we went out to potty mama turned on the sprinkler for us so we wouldn't expire while we were eliminating. You can tell that this is the area where we really enjoy pottying, because of how totally dead the grass is in big spots all over! Our people tried reseeding but we just kept on peeing.

Maybe that ought to be a bumper sticker? "You can try reseeding but we'll keep on peeing!" With a big picture of a dog. Or maybe a political slogan?

There are some other pictures of our antics in the sprinkler etc, but we're saving those for another post. In the meantime, we do believe today is Thursday...and you all know what that means!

We'd review the sprinkler but we figure everydog already knows how great sprinklers are. Plus, all of today is basically an homage to our friend Wally and his awesome pressie-giving abilities. He sent us the Grizzlies so we're sending MAD PROPS to Wally - CorgaDorian Gray!

And so please put your paws together for...

THIS NEWF REVIEWS: GRIZZLY NUTREATS!


A brief blurb here before we get into the specifics of the treat. Ho ho holy dog these things are freaking delicious. Pooka will GALLOP into his crate at bedtime so he can have one. He's not allowed to have more than one or two because of the calcium, protein and fat in them. Don't get us wrong, for most dogs there is NOTHING wrong with the calcium, protein and fat in these treats. But baby newfs have to grow carefully, (preferably slowly), to be healthy, and since he's got Panosteitis he really can't have much of anything delicious outside of his food bowl.

I have only one thing to say about that. SUCKER - more for me!

When we got Wally's pressie and mama cracked open these treats for us to try, both of us went cross-eyed with happiness. They are delicious. They are soooo delicious. Even their odor is enough to get me floogering with anticipation all the way to the ground. (Mama's Note: People, these things smell like fish food. Caveat Emptor! That translates as 'buyer beware' but ought to translate as 'feed outside in a stiff upwind breeze only').

Company Standards: This company concentrates on providing all-natural, healthy dog treats and oils derived from fish - especially Alaskan Salmon. The treats are naturally preserved, which makes us happy, and contain no grains, which make us REALLY happy. (Thanks again Wally!) You can read more about them here.

Size and Portability: Each nugget of delicious fishy goodness is about the size of a penny in length, and about half the width. They are roughly barrel shaped. Although they will fit in a pocket easily, the mama recommends a bait pouch to transport these things because the smell is pervasive and people will wonder if you work in a fish market for hours afterwards because the pong will cling to your clothing.

Newfy Drool-o-Meter Rating*: Although it is basically a formality at this point, we'll go ahead and rate them. Simultaneous Ropes to the Floor, my friends. ALL the way to the floor. All the way to the floor, and trailing along the ground several meters behind me. I love these cookies.


*Newfy Drool-o-Meter Key:

Dry Mouth: Zero interest or appreciation for the item in question - not worth drooling over.
Minicicles: Just the tiniest hint of a droolcicle starting at either corner of the mouth. Drool worthy? Barely.
One-Slinger: The treat is good - good enough to get the juices flowing but not so good that I would offer it as an aperitif on a first date with Sunshade.
Two-Slinger: Now we're talking! The drool is even, it's sling-able, and it has been earned.
Simultaneous-Ropes-to-the-Floor: The highest honor I, or any newf, can offer a treat or toy. So delicious and delightful that the drool flows like water.