Designer Dog Treats For A Designer Dog
73Designer Dog Treats
My little dog on crack...
It's a little ball of white fluff blazing throughout the house. She acts as if she has a case of ADHD. I just call her my little dog on crack. This little fluff of mine reminds me daily of a child. I often tell my daughter that her dog acts just like her...picky, stubborn, and an attitude to match.
Bella is considered a designer dog. She is a 50/50 mix of Lhasa Apso and Bichon Frise. This breed of dog is perfect for families that have allergies. My husband is severely allergic to animals and will claim that she doesn't bother his allergies unless she hasn't been bathed in awhile.
Before one decides to race out and purchase one of these dogs, do the homework it takes first to make sure this dog breed is right for you. This breed can be hyper at times and a hand full for someone that doesn't have time for them. Their characteristics are just like a child's.
Bella
I don't think so, Mom...
I was amazed to find that our little rebel doesn't like store bought treats. I have tried a vast number of them, only to be given the same reply. A quick sniff. A sneeze like it was the most vile thing she ever snorted. Then a procession of rubbing her nose in the carpet or on my sofa to rid herself of the smell. That is when I did some research and began to make my own treats. There was only one downfall I have encountered since doing this. She doesn't like her treats to look like cookies. They had to be stars, hearts, or little balls, she can toss in the air and play with. (Sound familiar?) They can't be too big or look like a dog biscuit. (Did I mention that this breed can be very picky?)
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You want me to eat what?...
Her favorite flavor of meat is chicken, and believe me when I say that she knows the difference between fake chicken and real. She is the only dog so far that I have come across that doesn't like fish. To her, they are only good for rolling in. She will eat a burger, but only if it is properly cut up. The same with an other large pieces of meat. (My husband has taken to calling her “Princess” when feeding her.)
I once was told that to help a dog's coat stay shiny, one needs to feed their canine raw eggs. I did this one day, only to have her walk to her bowl, sniff it, and look at me like I had lost my mind. She then turned, stuck her nose in the air, and went to sulk in her tent by the sofa.
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Supply or Demand
I have, on many occasions, chuckled at watching how my little fluffy eats her food. When called-if she wasn't already sitting on the arm of the sofa watching me-she would come sliding, from a dead run, across the linoleum of the kitchen to a halt in front of her bowl. I would then have to carry the bowl to where we were eating, so she could eat with us. If she was eating her dog food that day, because she didn't like what I was serving for humans, she would gingerly pick out the pieces of dog food she didn't like and drop them on the floor by her bowl. (Mr. P. said it would be nice if she learned how to pick up her messes she left behind.) The others, she would flick in the air to play with first.
There are the occasions when she isn't sure what it was I gave her, or if she likes it, so she will cautiously stretch her body (like a cat stretches) till she can see what is in the bowl. If it looks interesting, she will come in for a sniff. After that, she will either eat it, or act out her favorite "that was vile" dance.
When it comes to her demands for food, she will find us in the computer room, and tap our leg with her paw. (It is during these times that I will often feel an ornery streak come on.) We will go through the procession of questions...do you need to go potty?...do you want to play?...do you want to eat?. Each of these questions will be followed by a tilt of her head one way or another till we hit the question she is listening for. Then she will bounce off our leg, sneezing and snorting her excitement, till we get up to address her needs. Any pouting she does will either be from the comforts of her tent, or with a friendly steaming pile on any cloths left on the floor. She has quite the character.
Naturally my little pet won't show her charming personality for the camera.
Where is mine?...
It has become a daily ritual now for her to drink coffee in the mornings with Mr. P.. This came by chance when she was thirsty on a trip and the only thing we had on hand to drink was coffee; with milk and sugar. Now, she will only have her's like Daddy. (I tried to break her of drinking coffee by giving her a cup of black coffee. She sneezed in it and wiped her nose on my leg.) When we aren't looking, and have left a stray cup somewhere- with a swallow in it- we can be sure that she will find a way to drink it.
To help others whom may have a picky dog or would just like to make some home-made treats from them, I have listed a couple of recipes I use. (And she has given her approval over
Easy Step by Step Guide to Making Dog Treats
Puppy Liver Patties
½ cups green beans
½ cups sweet potatoes
½ cups carrots
1 cup rice (cooked)
1 ¼ cups diced liver (beef)
2 eggs
1 cup beef broth
2 cups wheat flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup oatmeal
1 tablespoon salt
Mix together in a large mixing bowl. Drop by spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cool and store in an air tight container. (Any extra can be frozen. If the cookie is too moist to your liking, bake longer, or store in the fridge.)
Chopped Liver Biscuits
¼ cup green beans
¼ cup carrots
½ sliced liver (beef)
Pure beans, carrots, and liver in a food processor.
1 egg
2 cups wheat flour
1 cup cornmeal
½ sliced liver (diced)
1/3 cup oil
½ cup water
In a mixing bowl, blend pure mixture with egg, flour, cornmeal, liver, oil, and water. On a floured surface roll out mixture and cut into desired shapes. Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. (For a crispier biscuit, bake a bit longer.) Cool and store in an airtight container. Leftovers can be frozen or stored in the fridge.
Chicken Dog Biscuit
1 cup diced chicken
2 cups wheat flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon salt
1/3 cup veggie oil
1 egg
1 cup water
Mix together. Roll out on a floured surface. Cut into desired shapes. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. (For a crispier biscuit, bake a bit longer.)
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To Learn More About What a Designer Dog is, Click the Link Below to Read a Hub by Niag
- What is a Designer Dog?
Do you know what a designer dog is? Well how about a hybrid dog? You probably know exactly what they are but didn’t know the name for them. A designer dog or a hybrid dog is a mixture of two pure bred dogs. Say for instance a Cockapoo, can you guess
Click the links below for more information on a La-Chon
- Helpful Tips for Training a Stubborn Lhasa-Bishon Mix (La-Chon) Puppy
What is a La-Chon? A La-Chon is a designer dog breed for people with allergies. This article explains what a La-Chon mix is and tips for training a La-Chon. - A Rare Breed Lhasa Apso-Bichon Frise Mix Registered Name is La-Chon
It's time to pick a puppy, but you aren't looking for any puppy. Here are some tips to help pick out your next rare designer dog or pound puppy. - How A La-Chon (Lhasa-Bichon) is the Best Designer Dog Breed
It's time to pick a puppy, but what kind of puppy would work for your family with allergies. A La-Chon is a designer dog that is perfect for those with allergies to animals.
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Bella is such a cutie. I read your hub to my 2 and they want to know if they could come for a visit for about 2 months. They also asked me why I can't make them food like this. Now I have to try your recipes ... Thanks :) I really enjoyed reading about Bella, she sounds like a wonderful member of your family. I thought I was spoiling mine by making them liver or chicken gizzards for breakfast until I read your hub.
I buy mine heart shaped peanut butter cookies. Bella might them since they are heart shaped. I think they are a Mother Hubbard brand and I buy them at Pet Smart or Pet Value.
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Cute! What a lucky dog you have! So it should be!... having a pet means they are part of the family-its just great seeing the yummy treats you make for your dog. Chopped Liver Biscuits must be the doggie equivalent of Choc Chip Cookies.
great hub, I do spoil my pet whenever I do get the chance that's for sure.
Hi TlP, great piece on the breed, so much like a mini Schnauzer that started the home made treats here. Your video doesn't play it reads "this video private" A good read any way, thanks,
Dusty
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Hi, I know all about dogs that are fussy eaters! lol! our dogs were spoiled, they always ate chicken and liver, I used to say that they ate better than us! yours is so cute though, they can get away with anything! and I love the chicken biscuits, cheers nell
Thanks Cardisa, It has always been a big debate here if you should give your dog raw food or not. I figured if she didn't eat it, there was probably a good reason. She is picky just like her dad was. I use to have to switch up his dog food about every two weeks. He liked a variety to his diet. I notice she does too.
Thanks Susan, Mine, heard me talking to myself and laughing, and is now bouncing off my leg to see what the excitement is all about. Send your two over, she would have a ball with them. I would have never tried to make special treats for her if it wasn't for her being so picky. It was strange how just certain one's in the litter were like that. She was the only one that was always cold from the day she was born. I will have to try that. I would love to take her to Pet Smart one of these days. Thanks for the hits!
Thanks Kid, She won't eat them at the moment because they aren't cut into shapes. I couldn't believe and had to share that tid bit with my hubby. I guess I never should have started to give her choices. I created a monster, but she loves the idea that she can choose which treat to eat.
Thanks Cresentmoon, I have caught myself going overboard some days with spoiling her. I just wish I could catch her acting up on camera. She won't do any tricks if she thinks I am taking a picture or video of her.
Thanks 50, I got right on that to fix the video. Hopefully everyone can view it now. I have notice a difference in her appearance and attitude since I started giving her homemade treats. Now she wants homemade dog food. Next it will be a private spa!...LOL!
Thanks Kevin, I am glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks Nell, My hubby is always saying that too. Truth be known, he is the one that started it all. He can't stand to be stared at while eating. Harley, Bella's dad, figured it out right away. As soon as we would sit down to eat, Harley would position himself so Mr. P. could see him. Before long, he was given a portion. When the puppies were born, Mr. P. had them all trained to sit in a line and wait their turn to eat a treat. He would call them by name and they would go up to him for their snack. The rest patiently waited. Any that were impatient, were out of luck. I never thought to take a picture or video of it. It was the cutest thing. If we have chicken for dinner, I can guarantee that Bella will be on the arm of the sofa waiting for her bit. Thanks again for stopping by!
Great hub! I love your sense of humor and your vivid descriptions of Bella's lively personality. Those dog recipes look healthier than the food most humans eat!
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Thanks Happyboomernurse, My son informed me the liver biscuits weren't too bad. I couldn't help but laugh. I guess in a way if you could get past the idea of them being a dog treat, they would have made a healthy snack...high in iron! I still wished I could get Bella to show off her personality in front of the camera. She is hilarious. Thanks for the vote!
TLP. great little video and so well behaved. I in the past have owned 2 Lhasa Apso female dogs and they were destructo dogs, any thing fabric was fair game and coming in to a room where a recliner or couch cushion got targeted they thoroughly bit by bit had it scattered every where. I'm chief pooper scooper here and take care to make sure all are healthy from that view. Those two passed foam for 4 days after and I found that they just were not, even though they had 3 Rottys to terrorize, be a dog that could be left with out human interaction for a day of my going to the VA or grocery shopping. Taking them was not possible due to the 106 degree heat of summer. I used a large cage to stick them in with available water and they were fed on a schedule that they lacked nothing during my trips to town. What ever bedding that went in was destroyed in short 4 hour absences, they needed a home with 24 hour human care. They were smart and fun but had to be placed in a better environment for their needs. Normally I would have put them out in a fenced enclosure but the birds of prey and the other predators here, I just couldn't chance that option. They were over their first year where the teething on wooden chair leg braces and a few thing that I really wished they hadn't destroyed was finally past and they were spayed, fully Vetted and house trained, so I could offer them up as a pair of sisters and not separable, I provided pictures of the destruction and didn't hold back anything letting prospective owners fully aware of their "Tasmanian Devil" properties the fee was free as long as I could come visit to see where they were going and a set of papers drawn up that they come back to me if the decision was made that they were unruly to the point they had to go.
Turned out that I met two 60 plus Ladies looking to get a companion and they were sisters who lived in a Baptist town home community where they bought their homes but could not sell them, they went back to the Baptist organization who sold them to someone who met the criteria to become a resident and lived across a greenbelt from one another. I visited them and it was a great atmosphere and I knew that was the place, an all senior Baptist retirement villa. That was 7 years ago and with the holidays coming I'll be stopping in to visit the two Ladies and see how the two dogs are doing. I'm happy they got a home that though divided, they get to see each other often. I was surprised and happy to hear that they had destroyed nothing in either home. They are great little companion dogs and while my Mini Schnauzer fares well with my working dogs, it seems the breed of the Lhasa needs pretty well 24 hour contact, and I was hoping that they would fit in with a pack of dogs.
They are quite fun when I was able to either set back and play with them or nap with them but leaving them alone wasn't possible.
I find that people who treat their dogs as family are often warm and friendly people. I think God made dogs to help us as well as teach us unconditional love. My Rottys and Fiest are all working dogs but also live as family in my subterranean home as well as going for jeep rides, horse back rides and hikes into the Tonto National Park that borders my property on three sides.
I've rambled on too much, thank you for a gteat article.
Blessings,
Dusty
Thanks 50, I don't think you rambled too much. I am glad to hear that the ladies love the dogs. They are a handful. When Bella had pups, we didn't know what she bred with, (the hubby had let her out one night and she took off for an hour. He thought it would have been too cold for her to be gone long.) come to find out, she came back in the prego way. We figured this out a week before she delivered. I thought she had ate something that had made her sick. To make a long story short, her puppies were extreamly hyper and demanding. They were eager to please you, but hell on the house when left alone. One had a thing for shoes. One for blankets and any clothing left on the floor. And one for anything that was a wood product. I can totally understand your feelings with your little clan.
They are a fun breed, but like you say, they don't like to be left alone. Mine is experiencing it for the first time while we are doing our catering business. When we go on trips she goes with us, but anything local she stays at home. I have been lucky enough that the only major damage is a few steaming piles randomly placed around the house, to express her anger. The bichon I had was a chewer (She would chew on anything that looked taste and interesting.) which I am grateful that Bella didn't pick up. I love their personality though. Some day I am hoping to pick some of that up with a camera when she isn't looking. Right now, my little ball of fluff thinks she needs to sit on my lap, with her head on my keyboard, sucking up any kind of attention she thinks I should give her. They are sooo funny!
Thanks again for stopping by! I enjoyed the chat!
I love this hub, great humour and you dog is so cute.
voting up and thank you for sharing.
Thanks Movie,
I have started to call her my spoiled brat. She is hitting an age that her personality is set and she is testing the boundaries. I am glad that she is starting to listen to me when I call to her. She was clipped by a truck on night that was speeding by and she was chasing a cat. After that, she can tell by the tone of my voice not to run out of the yard. I still fear that she will do it though and this time not be so lucky. Thanks for the vote!
Tip - this is awesome! Ha! Your Bella looks just like my Gizmo! He's a Malti-Poo. And he is so finicky too - he doesn't even like a lot of dog food brands! He is shed less too! My other dog is a mini daschund! Npboth are picky and I'm so excited to try these recipes! I'll come back and let you know how they liked ti!
Up up and everything else! I will tell the dogs these were all your ideas too:) lol
Thanks Real! Sorry for the delay, I got caught up in the land of baking and helping my mother and daughter with their hubs. If you dogs are bored some day, bring them over. I am sure Bella would love to play with them. Does yours make you feel as if you are waiting on your children? I haven't had time for empty-nest to set in with Bella around. Thanks for the vote!!
Thanks for this very wonderful hub about your beautiful dog i enjoyed reading it ! Great dog treat recipes !
Have a awesome Christmas my friend !
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Thanks Kashmir, I am glad you liked it! I am attempting to try some other treats, but she just doesn't seem to take to them yet.
That's too funny you should have a dog named Bella. My sister's dog is named Bella and my kids have a sweet little black terrier/spaniel/something mix they call Bella...and all three certainly live up to their name "bella!"
Thanks RedElf, Sorry it took me so long to respond back. That is so interesting that they have the same name. Bella does seem to be a popular name. I am meeting more and more dogs named Bella. Our daughter is the one whom picked out her name. She calls her anything from Isabella, Bells, to Bella Bear. I can't help but laugh. To me, she reminds me of an Ewok with a personality.
Cardisa Level 8 Commenter 5 months ago
We have a goat that we totally spoil and she is now pregnant so it's double the attention. That dog sounds delightful, you shouldn't give your animals raw eggs or meat because of salmonella poisoning, I am glad she didn't eat it or she could have been really sick.