We were founded in 2001 by brothers Garry and Rick Benko. Garry worked as a butcher specializing in artisanal European meats. In his spare time, his father Nicholas started dry roasting bones for local neighbours’ pets. As the popularity of the roasted bones began to grow, so did the family’s passion for making nutritious dog treats accessible to all pet owners.

At the start of Benko’s, Rick managed the production of the products while Garry set out on the road. Garry would drive around Ontario with his faithful dog and product tester, Bounder, in the passenger seat, visiting store after store sharing the tasty products. Benko’s quickly gained local success in Ontario and established a stellar reputation for handmaking delicious, healthy dog treats. 

Over the past twenty years, Benko’s has grown into a powerhouse in the dog treat industry, distributing to pet stores all across Canada. To this day, Benko’s still uses the same artisanal European recipes handed down from Garry and Rick. Through generations of craftsmanship, Benko’s has perfected premium nutritious pet treats. A long-time trusted brand, we are committed to producing fresh, high-quality, natural dog treats!