According to Gus, biscuit was an easy word to learn. When he was a puppy, every time he went outside to go do it, he was rewarded with a biscuit. Not surprisingly, Gus Biscuits are his absolute favorite type…they’re named after him!
Several years ago while perusing the dog aisle at Whole Foods, we happened upon these Whole Paws Tiny Bite Dog Biscuits. Not only were they perfectly Gus-sized, the model dog on the box looked a lot like a certain dogger we know.
Yay for no artificial colors or preservatives!
Am I the only one who looks at these biscuits and think the ends look like chubby baby buns? I giggle every time I grab one out of the pantry. I’m really not immature. I swear. 😉
Even though these are small, we normally break them in half before we give them to Gus. He thinks he deserves LOTS of treats throughout the day and never seems to notice the size. It’s a great way for us to minimize the number of goodies he eats without sacrificing his love for treats.
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Isn’t the resemblance between Gus and the cute Peke on the Gus Biscuit box uncanny?! We’ve always thought it looked like Gus, but couldn’t believe the similarity when we dug up this photo and changed it to black and white. Of course, we think Gus is 100 times cuter than the model dog, but we’re a little biased. 😉
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While browsing around Whole Foods’ website, we found a recipe for Homemade Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Treats. It sounds pretty yummy!
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Thank you to everyone who helped us decide on a blanketID tag design in our post last week. Gingham Orange was the clear favorite, with Scotty and Bounce following closely behind. Obviously, I couldn’t miss an opportunity to schedule the results. 😉 We can’t wait for it to arrive!
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We hope you all have a fantastic hump day. The temperature in San Antonio has been in the upper 70’s and sunny all week. It’s starting to feel like spring!
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According to Gus 
LuLu & Wally
February 16, 2011
That is CRAZY how much it looks like Gus! They were made for him! 😉
tiffy40
February 16, 2011
Wow! At first I thought it was Gus on the package and you had the bag “custom” made somehow. We’ll have to stop by Whole Foods and check out those biscuits, I’m sure Tiffy will love them too:)
According to Gus
February 16, 2011
Oooohhh…Tiffy would love them. So would the foster puppy!
Kristine
February 16, 2011
So cute, those treats are. Made just for Gus. 🙂
You and your crazy graphs crack me up.
Pip
February 16, 2011
Those treats look like the perfect size for me, too!
Your pal, Pip
Alison
February 16, 2011
We don’t have a Whole Foods in VT. Tragic, I know! We have a lot of independent coop groceries though.
You know what else we don’t have? A Target, or an Ikea. I hope that Gus will still like VT when you visit on your trip!
I always break treats in 1/2 as well, Winnie never seems to notice! 😉
According to Gus
February 16, 2011
Big-box stores are not all they’re cracked up to be! That’s what we’ve heard is so charming about VT…it’s not so commercial!
We can’t wait to visit VT…only about 6 more months!
2browndawgs
February 16, 2011
Yum biscuits! Even big dogs like small biscuits.
Sabrina's Pug Tails
February 16, 2011
I love how much Gus looks like the dog on his biscuit bag.
The local pug rescue sells homemade dog cookies so that is what she usually gets for biscuits.
Sabrina’s mum
raisingdaisy
February 16, 2011
WOW the resemblance between Gus and “that other dog” is amazing! Maybe he can become a spokesdog too!
Thanks for the info about those treats, we shop at Whole Foods too and we’ll check them out.
Helen
February 16, 2011
Spike and Dru, being the divas and spoiled brats they are, were trained to go outside with string cheese. However, now everytime they come inside when called they get a bone as a treat. We’ll have to try these as an alternative to the generic brand we’re using. Also can’t wait to try the peanut butter and banana treats.
Minnie and Mack
February 16, 2011
That is Gus on the treat bag! Is he getting royalties? If not, he should.
Hu-mom also breaks our treats into smaller pieces…she says it’s good for our waist line and the budget.
Gus is a beautiful guy!
Drools and licks,
Minnie and Mack
Chunyo's Corner
February 16, 2011
That is crazy! He looks just like the dog on the box. Will have to check these biscuits out too.
~Chunyo
sagechronicles
February 16, 2011
Obviously they were made for Gus. Are you sure he didn’t sneak out to model for that picture?
Current Instincts
February 16, 2011
That dog DOES look so much like Gus, but I agree, Gus is cuter. That picture of him with his tongue out is so great! NOM NOM NOM
Snoopy@snoopysdogblog
February 16, 2011
Haha Gus, your Mum really did make a graph of the blanket ID survey, I bet she was happy! It looks cool….
My Mum does the same thing with me and treats, I get lots of bits if she can break them up. Have you tried carrots and ice cubes, they’re my favourites and Mum says they’re really good for me too!
I think I also need her to go and check out your new Peanut Butter and Banana recipe too though!!
Your Pal Snoopy 🙂
According to Gus
February 16, 2011
Gus LOVES carrots!
Jasmine
February 16, 2011
looks like Gus on the package
Miss Kodee
February 16, 2011
I really did think it was you! Then I noticed it… you are WAY cutier! We want pics when you new tag comes.
Hawk aka BrownDog
February 16, 2011
Hi Gus!
That must be your twin brother on that biscuit box!
Y’all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
Carrie Boyko
February 16, 2011
So glad to participate in your tough decision. It was cool to see the results in a graph…as well as that I picked the winning design!
The Whole Foods treats are not being carried at my store 😦 but I’ll watch for them. Meanwhile I make mine and the gang loves my recipe. For Valentines we made a carob/walnut treat that the dogs and I all love. Check it out at http://www.allthingsdogblog.com/2011/02/dog-safe-faux-chocolate-that-you-can.html
Aleksandra
February 16, 2011
i hope gus was compensated for the use of his photo to advertise these delicious, plump-looking biscuits!
also- lollie got gus’s package and was thrilled. i took pictures of her posing with the yummy treats and will send them soon.
aleksandra
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According to Gus
February 16, 2011
So glad they arrived. I hope Lollie shared with Chick 🙂
Sarah
February 16, 2011
I totally would have thought that was Gus on the packaging. Crazy!
Kirby the Dorkie
February 16, 2011
Gussy you’re famous! We don’t have a whole foods store 😦 but that’s ok cos mama is gonna buy your travel book when its published. Betting it will have your pic on front cover! Will you paw it for me?
Tammy
February 16, 2011
I love that picture with Gus’s tongue sticking out! Too cute!
HoundDogMom (Sherri)
February 16, 2011
Two peas in a pod if I do say so myself. Are you sure they didn’t steal Gus’ photo and use it on that treat container. LOL
Sniffs,
The HoundDogs
itsmebuddy
February 16, 2011
Hi! Gus! It’s me Buddy! Gosh! are you sure you haven’t been sneaking out for a little work on the side? That picture looks so much like you! But they say everyone has a look alike out there somewhere! Confidentially, on closer look you are much cuter. Have a great treat day, dude!
Opie and Opie's Mom
February 16, 2011
Those treats look yummy and Gus does look just like the Peke on the container. We noticed right away. Whole foods is our favorite place to shop from time to time. Opie’s treat from there was a piece of the leg of lamb that we made for V- day dinner t hat night. Whole Foods Rocks!
Try their fish too! Would gus like a little piece of salmon filet? ( minus all the stuff we humans might like on it) Nice Omega 3’s 🙂
As usual, you pix inspire me! Great photos of Gus!
According to Gus
February 16, 2011
We were salivating when we heard about your yummy V-Day dinner!
jan
February 16, 2011
We think Gus is much prettier than that Peke. Gus has a nose. We had to laugh at the Pekes at Westminster looking like little walking mops. They should put Gus on the box.
Doreen
February 16, 2011
LOL! The model absolutely looks like Gus! Hilarious!
Heidi Alberti and Atticus Uncensored
February 16, 2011
Gus, I think I see modeling in your future! You would make the Perfect spokesmodel for these treats! We must campaign Whole Foods and get you the gig!
Atticus
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Vicky
February 16, 2011
You should give a try to “Itty Bitty Bones” — those are truly made for little dogs (and are perfect as a training treat for larger ones).
thatjenk
February 16, 2011
Big thumbs up for another statistic visualization!
Also, perhaps Gus has a future career in advertising? Did you watch Westminster last night? He is way cuter than that Peke.
one person's view
February 16, 2011
Freaky! In a completely narcissistic aside, my oldest (who is now 13) looked just like the Gerber baby when she was born. She never got compensation either.
Jazzi
February 16, 2011
Thanks for dropping by my blog. Nice to meet you. Those biscuits look so yummy!! I was scrolling, do you live in San Antonio? My human sister lives there and we go to visit a couple times a year. Have fun with the biscuits!!
wags
Jazzi
According to Gus
February 16, 2011
Yup! We live in SA!
Peggy @Peggy's Pet Place
February 16, 2011
Gotta get some Gus biscuits for Kelly too! She thinks she deserves one every time I let her back inside, so tiny biscuits are good. p.s. Yes, Gus is cuter than the model dog!
Chandra
February 16, 2011
Baby buns – HA! Yep, I’m calling those Coppertone cookies! Thanks for the biscuit recipe, it looks like a winner … And give yourself a few cookies for that awesome graph!
Give the sunshine our regards. It’s wintry mixing at our house!
-Chandra at Daley’s Dog Years
Trixie, Lily, and Sammy-Joe
February 16, 2011
OMG That dog on the front really DOES look like Gus! He should be collecting royalties or something, don’t you think???
Erika
February 16, 2011
Awwwww, Gus looks freakin’ adorable as always!!!
XOXOXO,
Erika and Sebastian
Mayzie
February 16, 2011
Yum! Those look really tasty. I might have to gets mom to get me some the next time she goes there.
Oh, and guess what? We gots the treats we won from you and Oh…My…DAWG! They are SO super dee-lish! I’m gettin’ kinda drooly just thinking about them, actually.
Wiggles & Wags,
Mayzie
Ruff Toy Reviews
February 16, 2011
Chubby baby buns! LOL, I’ll never look at bone shaped treats the same way again! 🙂
simplyshaka
February 16, 2011
OMG I love Gus, he is so precious. And he is the dog twin for those treats-how freaky!
Thanks for mentioning these–I dont have WF but when I go, I’m always looking for new things to try and like to hear about small dog options since a lot of the treats out there seem to be geared towards big dogs.
BZTraining
February 17, 2011
Love that picture with the tongue sticking out. Perfectly crisp, clear, and totally adorable!
Hoping on… (yeah – seriously running behind on the hop….)
royalcoonhounds
February 17, 2011
How cool! Do you know I have never thought to go to whole foods for dog treats?!?! What rock have i been living under? LOL I will be going soon for sure!
knottedfingers
February 17, 2011
First off thank you for stopping by our blog Awaiting Angels. Second Gus is one of the cutest puppies I’ve ever seen!! What a lovely story about the biscuits too! I’m allergic to dogs so I don’t get to have any but I love seeing photos!
Tish
February 20, 2011
Hi Gus, you are just so adorable! I have a special all-natural treat that I’d like to give you. Just drop by for a visit at http://www.naturalk9supplies.com/