Beggin' Strips facts for kids
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| Owner | Nestlé Purina PetCare |
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| Previous owners | Ralston Purina |
| Website | www.purinatreats.com/dog-treats/beggin |
Beggin' Strips is a well-known brand of dog food and treats. These tasty snacks are made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, a big company that makes many pet products. Beggin' Strips were first created by a company called Ralston Purina.
The treats are designed to look a lot like real bacon strips. They even have a very famous slogan: "Dogs Don't Know It's Not Bacon!" This catchy phrase was used in many TV commercials in the 1990s.
History of Beggin' Strips
Beggin' Strips first appeared on store shelves in 1993. When they were first launched, Nestlé Purina started selling them mainly in North America. Since then, they have become a popular treat for dogs in many places.
What's in Beggin' Strips?
Beggin' Strips are made with some real bacon. They also include other ingredients to make them a good treat for dogs. These ingredients can include things like corn, wheat flour, and water. They also contain flavors that make them smell and taste like smoke, similar to bacon. Different flavors of Beggin' Strips are available for dogs to enjoy.
Fun Marketing and Events
The company uses a special cartoon dog to help advertise Beggin' Strips. This dog is shown on the product's bag, looking excited and ready for a treat. This cartoon dog was created in 1994 and was given the name "Hamlet." Hamlet became the face of Beggin' Strips in many advertisements.
Nestlé Purina also hosts a big event each year called the Purina Pet Parade. This parade happens around the time of Mardi Gras in Soulard, a historic neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. Thousands of pets and their owners come together for this fun event. It was originally sponsored by Beggin' Strips, but now it's a general event for all Purina products.
In the past, Beggin' Strips even held a "Stupid Dog Contest." One year, the grand prize for this contest was a large supply of Beggin' Strips and a trip to New York City to see the Late Show with David Letterman.
