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Homemade treats are often cheaper and healthier than off-the-shelf product. They are fun to make and you can easily include young family members into the baking ritual. Your dog won't complain if your child has petted him before making his food. Your dog will also appreciate most "kitchen goofs."
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Emma's Choice Peanut Butter Snacks2 tbls canola oil Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Mix peanut butter, canola oil and water Gradually add flours Roll into 1/4 inch thick sheet and cut into small squares Bake 20-25 minutes till snacks become crispy |
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Ditto's Garlic and Cheese Treats2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 375 degrees F Blend margarine and cheese Mix milk, garlic and flour till dough consistancy Roll dough to a one-quarter inch thickness and cut into squares Bake 20-25 minutes till edges turn golden brown |
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Einstein's Yummy Yeast Treats3 1/2 cup unbleached flour Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm chicken or meat broth (The richer this broth, the better your dog will like the biscuits) Let yeast broth mixture set 10 min Stir in flour mixture Roll dough out 1/4" thick Cut dog biscuit shapes from dough Brush biscuits with egg wash Bake on greased cookie sheets at 300 degrees F for 45 min Turn off oven and leave overnight to harden Makes 60 medium-sized biscuits |
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Cha-Ching's Beefy Biscuits2 cups whole wheat or all purpose flour Mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl Add wet ingredients and stir well Roll out on a well-floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness Cut to size and place on ungreased cooking sheet Bake on center rack 275 degrees F for 2 hours until dry and very hard Let stand overnight to dry thoroughly Makes 10 big bones and 14 puppy bones | 
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Ruby's Favorite Liver Treats1 pound raw liver (any kind) blended into a paste Mix well and bake at 350 degrees F for 1/2 hour for chewy treats, longer for crisper treats |
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Shar-Pei Surprise Parmesan Snacks1 cup rolled oats (such as Quaker) Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Grease cookie sheets. combine rolled oats, margarine and boiling water, let stand 10 minutes Mix in cornmeal, parsley, bouillon, milk, cheese and egg Add flour 1 cup at a time, mixing well to form a stiff dough On floured breadboard, knead in remaining flour until dough is smooth and no longer sticky, 3 to 4 minutes Roll or pat out dough to 1/2 inch thickness Cut into pieces and place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet Bake at 325 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes on until golden brown Cool completely, Store loosely covered Makes 3 1/2 dozen large dog biscuits or 8 dozen small dog biscuits | 
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Shar-Pei Favorite Multi-grain Biscuit3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 300 degrees F Combine, in a big bowl, the flours, cornmeal, milk powder, and salt In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm water; let it sit until it bubbles Mix in the chicken stock to the yeast mixture Add the liquid to the dry ingredients,/p> Knead about 3 minutes till the dough is stiff Flour a board with cornmeal and roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch Cut out biscuits and place on ungreased cookie sheets Mix the egg and milk and use to brush tops of biscuits (for shine) bake the biscuits for 45 minutes at 300 degrees F Turn off the heat and leave biscuits in the oven overnight (This will make the biscuits be bone-hard) |
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Emma's Nuke'm Biscuits1 cup whole wheat flour Combine flour, cornmeal, milk, oats and sugar Cut in shortening Add egg, bouillon and hot water Knead 5 minutes Roll 1/2-inch thick and cut out into favorite shapes Microwave at 50% power for 5 to 10 minutes, rotating plate | 
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Cha-Ching's Bacon Treats5 cups Whole wheat flour Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F Grease cookie sheets Mix all ingredients well Pinch off pieces of the dough and roll them into two-inch balls Bake biscuits at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes Let them cool, then store in an airtight container |
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Einstein's Tuna Treats1 cup rolled oats (like Quaker) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Spray Cookie Sheet with cooking spray oil Grind flax seeds, set aside Grind oats to a coarse flour, set aside Put the tuna in your food processor puitcher and pulse until smooth Add other ingredients and pulse on and off until mixture forms a ball (If mixture is too dry add more water a teaspoon at a time) Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface and kneed until the dough is soft, about 1 minute Roll out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch Cut into shapes using a cookie cutter dipped in flour Place on greased cookie sheets Bake treats for about 20-25 minutes or until firm and nicely browned Cool treats on a wire rack |  |
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Ditto's Chunky Peanut Butter Treats2 cups whole wheat flour Preheat oven to 375 degrees F Grease cookie sheets In large bowl, combine flour and baking powder Use another bowl and combine the peanut butter and milk Add the milk and peanut butter mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well On floured surface, knead dough Roll out to 1/4 inch thick and cut to size Place on baking sheets and bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned Place on racks to cool then store in airtight container |
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Ruby's Baby Food Treats2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and knead for about 3 minutes Roll dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut to size Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheet Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes Makes approximately 2 dozen doggie biscuits |  |
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In general you should store dog treats the same way you would homemade people cookies. That being said, there are two main variables that determine storage time - the amount and type of fat in the recipe and your local weather conditions. If your recipe uses fats such as butter, or meat bits or juices then it will be more prone to rancidity than a recipe that uses some vegetable oil or shortening. Your treats may mold or spoil much faster in humid or very hot climates.
Refrigeration and Freezing - Refrigeration will prolong the life of more fragile dog treats. Make sure to store in a tightly sealed container or zip lock bag. You can also freeze most treats in zip lock freezer bags. Allow to thaw completely before use.
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If you have any concerns with any ingredient in these recipes, contact your veterinarian before feeding anything to your dog. If your pet has health issues make sure to always consult with your veterinarian to insure a recipe is appropriate for your dog.
Garlic and Onions can be toxic to dogs. Typically the problem is with large quantities not "seasoning portions". You should seek the advice of your veterinarian to find out if any garlic use is appropriate for your pet. If in doubt, leave the ingredient out.
Raisins and Grapes are toxic to dogs and should be avoided in any dog recipe.
Some Shar-Pei are sensitive to gluten or may become sensitive during some point in their life. Foods that contain any wheat or wheat gluten products may induce skin allergies. If this is a concern, you may replace the wheat flours with other flours. Visit Wheat-Free.org for a comprehensive list of wheat-free and gluten-free alternatives. Note that the gluten is the bonding agent in many recipes. Removing the gluten will make your product more brittle. There are binding agents that are relatively easy to find and simple to store and use.
Arrowroot Powder can be found in most spice racks and general grocery stores. It is sold in smaller quantities, and so depending on the amount of baking, the expense can add up. When converting a "Wheatful" recipe to a "Wheat-free" one, you add one-half teaspoon of Arrowroot powder for each cup of wheat flour called for in the recipe. Round up if there is a partial cup included. (e.g. if the original recipe calls for 2 - 1/2 cups flour, add 1 - 1/2 teaspoons of arrowroot powder to the recipe)
Xanthan Gum is a bit harder to find, though most natural foods stores will carry this vegetable-derived binding agent. Sold in larger quantities, xanthan gum can constitute a considerable up-front expense, but it stores easily, and will last for years to come. When converting a recipe and using xanthan gum as the binding agent, add 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum for each cup of flour called for in the recipe. Round down for partial cups (so, to continue the same example, a recipe calling for 2 - 1/2 cups flour, add 2 teaspoons of xanthan gum to the recipe)
Guar Gum is a third option for binding, however, this is not always accessible or easy to purchase.
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