Best dog treats, graded

Eight of the best-selling biscuits, jerky, training bites and chews. Scored out of 100 on safety and recall record (40), owner ratings (40) and value (20). Prices and ratings checked October 2026.

Our picks

All 8 ranked

  1. Milk-BoneOriginal Dog Biscuits, MediumSafety40/40Owners36.3/40Value20/20$0.09 per oz
  2. Pup-PeroniOriginal Beef RecipeSafety40/40Owners35.9/40Value11.8/20$0.51 per oz
  3. Purina Beggin'Strips Original with Bacon FlavorSafety40/40Owners35.1/40Value12.9/20$0.40 per oz
  4. Pur LuvChicken Jerky Dog TreatsSafety40/40Owners29/40Value9.1/20$0.87 per oz
  5. Zuke'sMini Naturals Chicken Recipe Training TreatsSafety40/40Owners28.6/40Value8.8/20$0.93 per oz
  6. Blue BuffaloBlue Bits Tender Beef & Tasty Chicken Training TreatsSafety40/40Owners26.9/40Value8/20$1.10 per oz
  7. Good 'n' FunTriple Flavor KabobsSafety30.4/40Owners32.7/40Value10.5/20$0.65 per oz
  8. Vital EssentialsFreeze-Dried Beef LiverSafety37.6/40Owners28.8/40Value4/20$2.51 per oz

Value is per oz, compared within this category. How we grade.

How to choose dog treats

Keep treats to 10%

Vets suggest treats make up no more than about 10% of daily calories. Our dog food calculator subtracts them for you.

Check the recall record

Jerky and chew treats have had more safety problems than most pet products. Every recall we count links to its source.

Size matters

Pick a size your pet has to chew rather than swallow whole, and supervise with anything hard or long-lasting.

Questions

What is the best dog treat in 2026?

Of the 8 best-selling dog treats we graded, Milk-Bone Original Dog Biscuits, Medium scores highest at 96/100 (grade A). Runners-up: Pup-Peroni (88), Purina Beggin' (88).

What is the cheapest dog treat we graded?

Milk-Bone Original Dog Biscuits, Medium, at $0.09 per oz. It grades A (96/100).

Which dog treats have had recalls recently?

None of the brands we graded had a recall of this kind of product in the last five years. Each product page lists the recalls with links to the notices.

Brands in this list: Blue Buffalo, Good 'n' Fun, Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Pur Luv, Purina Beggin', Vital Essentials, Zuke's.