A biscuit is born
The first Milk-Bone® dog biscuits are made in New York City by F.H. Bennett Biscuit Company in a small bakery on the Lower East Side.
1908
1924
Treating hits the silver screen
Milk-Bone® makes its big screen debut with a product placement in silent film “The Tomboy”.
1940
Baking biscuits big and small
Milk-Bone® begins to cater to dogs of all shapes and sizes by offering three size varieties—small, medium and large.
1950
Milk-Bone® meets Rin Tin Tin
Rin Tin Tin and his best friend Rusty promote the three Milk-Bone® sizes: Small, Medium, and Large.
1957
Milk-Bone® makes a move
We outgrow NYC plant and move location to Buffalo, NY where Milk-Bone® treats are still produced today.
1959
A wholesome promise
Knowing our customers care about their pet’s health, we meet their needs with wholesome treats.
1963
A new way to give
Milk-Bone® Flavor Snacks®, our first new treats, are introduced to the world.
1977
Milk-Bone® gives more
Milk-Bone® dog biscuits are fortified with added minerals and vitamins, making them 100% nutritionally complete.
1997
Treating dogs right
We partner with Canine Assistants® to provide treats for service dogs around the world.
2008
Celebrating a centenary
This is the year Milk-Bone® celebrates a milestone—100 years and counting.
2014
Diving into doggy dental health
Milk-Bone® introduces Brushing Chews® Daily Dental Treats to help build strong bones and teeth.
2017
Celebrating how dogs are more
Milk-Bone® Gifmaker helps people celebrate all the sweet, funny, and unique ways that their dog is more.