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Posted by ryanlangmaid on 10-24-2014 02:41 AM:

Dog food recommendations????

Just curious what everyone is feeding and what they like or don't like. I used to always feed black gold but its not available around here anymore so I've been feeding Diamond. I was kicking around the idea of switching to Purina Pro Plan but not sure if its worth the extra money? I pay around $25 for Diamond (50lbs) and the pro plan is around $39 (37.5 lbs).

Thoughts???

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Posted by bludog29 on 10-24-2014 04:23 AM:

4 health

I was feeding diamond naturals but I switched to 4health beef and potatoe grain free. It's made for tractor supply co. It's 28% protein, 15% fat. It's pricey but I'll tell ya what I've seen a HUGE difference in my dogs energy and their coats. Mainly energy though. I'm only feeding 2 dogs with it so it's worth the extra money. If I wasn't hunting them hard I sure wouldn't b feeding it. Price is about $1 a pound

Posted by Jrkb2012 on 10-24-2014 06:57 AM:

I also have been feeding diamond and I've had good luck with it,,don't think I could afford that 4health beef and potato feed,way to pricey for me,,I have 6 dogs,,,that could bankrupt me,,,lol

Posted by RLenhart on 10-24-2014 01:04 PM:

I'm feeding The Pride 26/18 dogs look real good on it and plenty of energy.

Posted by Poison on 10-24-2014 02:30 PM:

Diamond naturals,good feed for the price.

Posted by yadkinhoundsman on 10-24-2014 03:07 PM:

Lightning mix is what I feed $20 for a 50lbs. Bag and is the best feed ive ever fed my dogs have great stamina shiny coats great weight and there stool is good they dont get dry skin and its a good price I only feed a cup of it and if I give them more the start getting fat I feed the puppy feed to all my dogs and they all look great

Posted by RLenhart on 10-24-2014 03:58 PM:

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Originally posted by yadkinhoundsman
Lightning mix is what I feed $20 for a 50lbs. Bag and is the best feed ive ever fed my dogs have great stamina shiny coats great weight and there stool is good they dont get dry skin and its a good price I only feed a cup of it and if I give them more the start getting fat I feed the puppy feed to all my dogs and they all look great

Where do you buy it?

Posted by bridger80 on 10-24-2014 04:14 PM:

Don't over look River Run from Nutrena
My dogs look as good as they did on Diamond or Proplan with less cost

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Posted by berger on 10-24-2014 05:27 PM:

Re: Dog food recommendations????

quote:
Originally posted by ryanlangmaid
Just curious what everyone is feeding and what they like or don't like. I used to always feed black gold but its not available around here anymore so I've been feeding Diamond. I was kicking around the idea of switching to Purina Pro Plan but not sure if its worth the extra money? I pay around $25 for Diamond (50lbs) and the pro plan is around $39 (37.5 lbs).

Thoughts???

I have fed about every feed under the sun over the last 30 yrs. Sportmix and diamond I will never feed again, you feed these 2 long enough you will loose a hound because of poor ingredients used in feed some where down the line and there won't be a recall either.
If you are looking foe a economical feed that is consistent then I would feed Purina Dog Chow. 50lbs. at walmart for around $22. I fed it all last winter thru the cold and dogs stayed healthy and looked good. You will have more waste and the dye in it I think it looks like crap. The dogs did fine and I was totally impressed even with the low protein and fat content. I would feed OlRoy high performance before I would EVER feed sportmix or Diamond again.

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Posted by yadkinhoundsman on 10-24-2014 05:31 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by RLenhart
Where do you buy it?

Jeremiah & Holly Howell 641 344 6650/641 344 1400 call either number

Posted by Majestic Tree H on 10-24-2014 06:51 PM:

The Pride 26/18 Black bag..

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Posted by gdo on 10-24-2014 08:17 PM:

dog food

Victor 24/20 is the best I have used.

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Posted by hillbilly56 on 10-24-2014 09:22 PM:

im feeding 24/20 joy been feeding it for about 4 yrs dogs look great and have lot's of go fed prime by red flannel before that great food i try the sport mix wil never feed it again

Posted by northforkblues on 10-24-2014 10:22 PM:

Doug's feed in Baxter Ia. has all the black gold u want #641-227-3141

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Posted by WV Hound on 10-25-2014 12:07 AM:

I feed to Diamond to my older dog, and my pups and they seem to do well on it.

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Posted by hopm on 10-25-2014 01:31 AM:

Fed a bunch of different feeds. Best feed I ever used was Puina High Pro. Tried the high dollar stuff after they quit HiPro. My Dad has raised, trained, and worked dogs for over 60 years. He made fun of each new feed I would try. Finely took his advice and went straight Purina Dog Chow. Get it from Sam 22 bucks for a 55 lb bag. Dogs have done very well.If they start to hunt down, I supplement with oil. butter, or scape.

Weight circles pay off well also. My Dad just sent in for 49 checks at 7 dollars each.

Posted by ryanlangmaid on 10-25-2014 01:39 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by northforkblues
Doug's feed in Baxter Ia. has all the black gold u want #641-227-3141

Doug is my cousin! haha I'll have to check with him

Posted by C Ehlinger on 10-25-2014 01:57 AM:

Re: Re: Dog food recommendations????

quote:
Originally posted by berger
I have fed about every feed under the sun over the last 30 yrs. Sportmix and diamond I will never feed again, you feed these 2 long enough you will loose a hound because of poor ingredients used in feed some where down the line and there won't be a recall either.
If you are looking foe a economical feed that is consistent then I would feed Purina Dog Chow. 50lbs. at walmart for around $22. I fed it all last winter thru the cold and dogs stayed healthy and looked good. You will have more waste and the dye in it I think it looks like crap. The dogs did fine and I was totally impressed even with the low protein and fat content. I would feed OlRoy high performance before I would EVER feed sportmix or Diamond again.

just curious what color bag sportsmix did u feed

Posted by berger on 10-25-2014 09:01 AM:

Re: Re: Re: Dog food recommendations????

quote:
Originally posted by C Ehlinger
just curious what color bag sportsmix did u feed

Blue bag

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Posted by prostockpat on 10-26-2014 07:03 AM:

Re: dog food

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Originally posted by gdo
Victor 24/20 is the best I have used.

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Posted by bo rabbit on 10-26-2014 02:25 PM:

Victor 26/18....Been feeding it for three years and love it!!!!!!

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