Lamb or Goat Whistles Stuffed with Liver (Dog Treats)

Our sheep dogs are members of the family here at Shepherd Song Farm, but they’re also a part of the sheep and goat family, as the dogs serve as protectors and adopt the animals as their own (Read more about dog and llama protectors here). So, it goes without saying that all-natural, grass-fed lamb and goat dog food and treats are a passion of ours at Shepherd Song Farm, as much for the natural parallel to the dog’s ancestral diet as for the way it helps us utilize every part of our grass-fed lamb and goat, so that nothing goes to waste.

We have a whole dog treat series Chef Alan Bergo developed focused on showcasing our grass fed lamb and goat, and how it can be used to supplement a dog’s diet alongside other natural foods, there’s heart jerky, liver and kidney bites, and frozen squares: all grain-free, salt-free, and as minimally processed as possible. All of the treats are great, and the dogs loved them, but, there was one treat that stood above the rest that made the dogs loved: whistles.

What’s a lamb whistle? They won’t make music, but your dog will when they know you have some. Technically these whistles are  windpipes/trachea, par cooked and stuffed with a mixture of organ meats and ground meat, then roasted, frozen or dried and sliced into small pieces for portioning out to your dog. Trachea is a great source of collagen, while the liver and organs are a nutrient-rich treat for your dog.

They take a little work, and you’ll need a sausage stuffer, but for a special occasion, like a furry birthday or Christmas, you might try making some to spoil your special canine member of the family. The whistles need to be frozen after cooking or dehydrated for storage.

This recipe is by chef Alan Bergo. A chef from Minnesota, Alan is a veteran of the culinary industry, former executive chef of acclaimed Lucia’s Restaurant, and the Salt Cellar. Founder of the website Forager Chef, he’s best known as a respected authority on Midwestern foraging. Learn more about Alan and his hunt for mushrooms, wild and obscure foods at Forager Chef. 

Looking to buy lamb or goat for dogs? Shepherd Song Farm: Grass to table. We raise lambs & goats traditionally, humanely and sustainably. 100% Grass Fed, Pasture Raised, Never Confined, no Hormones, Grains or Animal Byproducts. Born, raised and processed in the U.S.A. Good for you and good for the environment.