Best Puppy Treats

This list gathers the top-scoring puppy treats in the KibbleLab catalog, ranked by KibbleLab Score. It's our rubric-based read on each food's ingredients, nutrition, and AAFCO status, built by an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). See how we score every food.

10 picks from the KibbleLab catalog. Updated August 3, 2026.

PureBites

Salmon Mini-Purebites Treats

9.3/10 on KibbleLab

Puppy Small

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PureBites

Lamb Mini-PureBites Freeze-Dried Treats

9.1/10 on KibbleLab

Puppy Small

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PureBites

Pork Freeze Dried Dog Treats

9.1/10 on KibbleLab

All Life Stages

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Team Dog

Salmon Bites Freeze-Dried Dog Treats

9.1/10 on KibbleLab

Adult Senior Puppy

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PureBites

Whitefish Freeze Dried Dog Treats

9.1/10 on KibbleLab

All Life Stages

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JustFoodForDogs

Pork Treats

9.0/10 on KibbleLab

Puppy Adult

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McLovin's

Freeze Dried Salmon Dog Treats

9.0/10 on KibbleLab

All Life Stages

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JustFoodForDogs

Chicken Breast Treat

9.0/10 on KibbleLab

Puppy Adult

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PureBites

Chicken Freeze Dried Dog Treats

9.0/10 on KibbleLab

All Life Stages

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PureBites

Chicken Mini Freeze-Dried Dog Treats

9.0/10 on KibbleLab

Adult Puppy Small

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What to Look For in Puppy Treats

The picks above are ranked by KibbleLab Score, our rubric-based read on a food's ingredients, nutrition, and AAFCO status. Here's what that rubric is actually checking for, so you can read any label yourself.

Treats are extras, not meals

Treats should stay under about 10% of your dog's daily calories. The complete, balanced food does the real nutritional work in the rest of the bowl.

Still read the first ingredients

A treat earns its place with a named animal protein and a short, recognizable ingredient list, not a pile of fillers, dyes, and sweeteners.

Built for growth

Puppies need more protein, fat, and specific minerals than adults. The food should meet AAFCO for growth, and large-breed puppies in particular need controlled calcium to protect developing joints.

Transparency you can check

Every puppy treat here links to its full ingredient list, guaranteed analysis, and KibbleLab Score, so you can verify the label yourself instead of taking a brand's word for it.

Common Questions

How is this list of puppy treats ranked?

Ranked by KibbleLab Score, highest first. This page's filters decide which foods are eligible, then those foods are ordered by that score: our rubric-based read on a food's ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO adequacy, built by an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). So the order reflects overall quality, not just the one trait this list is about. It refreshes weekly.

Do puppys really need a different food?

Yes. Puppys are growing fast and need more protein, fat, and specific minerals than adults, which is why a growth food should meet AAFCO for growth rather than adult maintenance.

What should I look for on a dog food label?

A named animal protein as the first ingredient, a complete AAFCO statement for your dog's life stage, and a guaranteed analysis that fits their age and activity. Our Explains guides break down what each of those means.

How often does this list change?

It's rebuilt from KibbleLab's live catalog every week, so a food's score changing, a new food being added, or one going out of stock shows up within a week rather than instantly.

Why isn't my dog's food on this list?

A food appears here only if it matches this page's filters and scores high enough to place. Prescription diets are never listed. , or use Check a Food, to see how your own dog's food scores.

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