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Buster Treats
preservative-free, locally made dog treats
newport & lincoln city
The Chavez family’s dog treat business is named after their 8-year-old Pomeranian, Buster. But that doesn’t mean that Buster has screened or necessarily approved of the recipe. Turns out, he isn’t much of a critic.
“Buster is a very bad tester, because he eats it all. It really doesn’t matter what it tastes like,” said Anya Chavez.
Fortunately, other dogs with more discerning taste buds have given their approval of Buster Treats. Made with whole wheat flours and without preservatives, the doggie cookies come in chicken, peanut butter, cheese and bacon flavors.
Ben Chavez, Anya’s son and a senior at Newport High School, mixes each batch by hand. Anya and other family members help roll out the dough, cut the treats and cycle them through the oven at their Newport home. They’ve found a panting market at both Newport and Lincoln City markets for the past two years. Treat bags are $1 apiece or six for $5; Ben says that chicken is the most popular flavor.
The business provides pocket money for Anya and Ben, who’s planning to attend Oregon Coast Community College on his way to an engineering degree at the University of Oregon. He’s happy to spend his summer making and selling Buster’s favorite treats.
“I like having the business because there’s always something to do, and I get a chance to meet new people while we make money.”
Buster would approve. But then again, Buster likes everything.
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