About Us

Limited Ingredients. Unlimited Heart.

Buff Cake Barkery makes small-batch dog treats using organic and non-GMO ingredients—because if you wouldn’t eat it, why should your dog? We use carefully selected, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, and we skip the cheap fillers, inflammatory oils, and mystery by-products.

Our treats are shaped, baked, and bagged with intention—and yes, they’re as adorable as they are delicious. (Mini pumpkins, bones, half-moons… we don’t mess around.)

They're made for pups with sensitivities, parents with high standards, and anyone who wants to support a small business with a big heart (and a slightly sarcastic sense of humor).

Meet the Buff Cake Behind the Barkery

Zane, our resident rescue Staffy, is the reason everything started. He came to us as a foster in 2017 with a case of giardia—and what felt like a never-ending stream of stomach issues after that. Years (and an unsettling number of bland meals) later, we finally figured out what worked: clean ingredients, no fillers, and gut-friendly snacks that didn’t trade flavor for function.

Somewhere along the way, we started baking for more than just Zane. First it was other adopters. Then porch drop-offs. Then… the craft fair that changed everything.

From Side Hustle to Something Bigger

We officially launched Buff Cake Barkery in 2021 from our home in southern New Hampshire—just two humans, one sensitive pup, and a whole lot of dough (the kind you roll out). At a time when the world felt uncertain, baking became a way to connect with our community and create something real.

Since then, we’ve grown to over two dozen retail locations and counting. We’ve been featured in HGTV Magazine, The Hippo, and a few blogs that made us do happy dances in our kitchen. But honestly? Our favorite feedback is still:
“As soon as I open a bag of your treats, my dogs come running.”

That’s the kind of five-star review we live for.

Why “Buff Cake”?

Because Zane is a little beefcake. And we thought the dog treat world could use a little more muscle and a lot more fun.
Buff Cake Barkery is a play on his nickname—and a reminder that strong, sensitive, and snack-obsessed is a lifestyle.

What Makes Our Treats Different?

🍪 Every flavor, a different shape – bones, pumpkins, moons, and more

🌾 No sketchy stuff – no artificial preservatives, no by-product flours, no “natural flavor” loopholes

🐾 Designed for sensitive stomachs – options for pups who can’t do meat, wheat, gluten, nuts, or chicken

🍳 Handmade in small batches – like your grandma’s cookies, if she were into gut health and dog joy

🫶 Human-grade ingredients – we can’t legally label it, but yes, you could eat them

Giving Back

We care about dogs—all dogs—not just the ones who’ve found their forever couch. Buff Cake Barkery supports local rescues and nonprofit organizations throughout the year through donations, sponsorships, and event support. We’re proud to use this business to give back to the rescue community that gave us Zane.

Where We’re Going

We’re currently stocked in around 25 retail locations across New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and we’re eyeing a few more New England spots for expansion. While we’ve flirted with the idea of a storefront, our heart lies in the treats—not toys or other pet products.

We’ve found our niche, and we plan to stay in it (with paws planted firmly in the dough). Our future goals include:

* Adding single-ingredient treats - some meat/fish (when we can buy and use separate equipment).

* Expanding production into a dedicated baking space

* Continuing to connect with our community through markets, pop-ups, and partnerships

We’re proud of how far we’ve come. And even when the cookie crumbles (or an event flops), we show up the next day ready to do it all again—because this journey means something.

Thanks for Being Here

Whether you’ve been with us since our first market table or you just stumbled across us while Googling “best dog treats near me”—we’re so glad you're here. This little brand is built on resilience, community, and love for our furry family.

We hope our treats become a staple in your pantry and a favorite in your pup’s.

Thanks for being part of the Buff Cake pack.

🐶
— Brooke, Dan & Zane
Team BCB