Registered: Jun 2003
Location: western NY
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Was feeding PKC, switched to Hi-Standard.Hi-Standard 23-16 and 26-18 has no whole corn or wheat,which means less clean up.

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Puzzle Gully
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Someday's mine only get a biscuit and half a brick don't know if that the best but it's the cheapest and they survive lol

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 4502

I was feeding the Maximum green bag from Wal-mart, but $20/40# ate the wallet too much. Went back to Ol'roy hi-pro ($12.97/50#). I've seen no problems w/ it, but I dont hunt like everyone else does. I did "win" a 50# bag of Diamond and Black Gold. I mixed the Diamond & Ol'roy first (so as not to upset digestive system) with no problem. Last night I had to break out the Black Gold (black bag). Mixed it as usual w/ Ol'roy and the dogs barely touched it, even my mixed breed. I found it to be extrememly greasy with not to nice a smell (as compared to Ol"roy & Diamond). So, I'm giving the rest away. I'm not going to force the girls to eat something that they can't stomach. I haven't tried Purina on these, but have used it in the past - good food. Until I have a problem with it, I'll keep them on Ol'roy. If I can get some Diamond mixed in that will work too.

I suppose I could use the Black Gold in some coon traps!

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Central Arkansas
Posts: 1652

I feed Renderer's Special, the chartreuse bag. It's $17.50 a metric ton. Dogs hate it, but if they don't eat for 2 weeks, they'll eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and be glad to get it. They're skinny, have warts, and a few hairless spots, but I can live with it. They are all a light grey in color now, so it's hard to tell them apart. That's kind of a downside. They are proud sponsors of Lapdogs Intl also. It's supposed to be 100% pig parts. I think it's 8/3 percent. And if you find an ear, it's $2 off your next order!

It is reputed that if you mix it with water, it can also be used as spackling...

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Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Sturgis, Michigan
Posts: 47

Nothing but Black Gold for my treeing walkers! I buy it at Nottawa Gas Company. Just 3 miles from my house.

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Registered: Jul 2003
Location: Ohio
Posts: 78

I've fed several kinds of dog food some pretty pricey stuff(Purina, Black Gold) to cheaper brands (Ol Roy,Sportsman Mix) and the best dog food I've found for the money is Diamond. I feed low protein in summer(21%) and high Protein in the winter(26%) it keeps the dogs in good shape and I noticed a change in the performance of my hounds once they had ate Diamond for about a week. I hunt 3 to 4 nites a week in summer and every nite I can in season (5,6,or 7 nites a week). The diamond keeps dogs looking good and performing. I pay $15.00/50 lb (21%) and about $18.00/50 lb 26%.

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Jacksonville FL
Posts: 4044

TRY IT, YOU WILL LIKE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY SO WILL YOUR DOGS. YOU CAN FEED IT BOTH TO GROWN DOGS AND PUPS UNDER A YEAR OF AGE. 14.95 A BAG.

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Registered: Feb 2004
Location: Carnegie, PA
Posts: 422

i use ProPet, its very expensive, but my dog has the nicest coat ive ever seen...and his energy is through the roof

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: bainbridge ny
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purina makes some good food but i wouldn't feed dog chow to my hogs i mainly feed diamond and some of my dogs are fed purina high pro
dog chows main ingredient is corn and dog can't digest corn it goes right through them thus a mess to cleanup
now if you feed the better purina its actually cheaper dog eats less and makes use of what they eat with a whole lot less of a mess

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1318

PZAZZ!!!!

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Paris,IL
Posts: 401

Like many have said before it all depends on location.I feed Hi-Standred 26/18 and like it alot.It cost me a little over fourteen dollars for fiffty pound bag.

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: "The Mountain State" Where it's uphill both ways!
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I feed and have fed Purina Hi Pro and Pro Plan for several yrs,,But I will say,,I tried some Pzazz,,and If it was avaliable here,,I'd be feedin it,,priced about the same as Purina,,and done a nice job on my hounds......My local feed supplier just couldn't get a deal worked out to get it,,,but man someday ,,It may be in my area......

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Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Sturgis, Michigan
Posts: 47

I have fed all the popular brands, except for PKC. I don't have a good opinion on Pride,(didn't feed enough of it). I'm a big fan of Black Gold, but it's hard to find in my area. I'm currently feeding Hi-Standard, don't like that very good. Seems to be alot more waste as compared to Black Gold. Just my opinion. Different strokes........ Jerry Hicks - Sturgis, Michigan

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Registered: Jul 2003
Location: Leonard Tx.
Posts: 297

Pzazz!! Less money,less crap and more go power!!

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I fed Diamond for about 8 months, then switched to PMI for about 6 months. I thought both were pricy and only available at feed store. Here both feeds run about $28/50#. I then tried some of the Purina Pro Plan. I loved that feed. It too was pricy at about $30/50#. I didnt have as much waste as the diamond, dogs ate less and looked better. Only problem was that I could only find it at PetCo and the nearest store was 55 miles away. Seemed like every time I went to get feed, they were out of either the puppy food or the grown dog food. Since it was such a drive to their store, I decided I needed to find a different food.

I now feed Purina Maximum Performance food. I buy it at wal mart. The Green & Silver sack is $21/40# and the silver & blue sack for the puppies is $14/20#. Dogs are eating about 2 cups per day, they look great, minimal mess & they will hunt all nite with enough energy left over that I have considered trying it in my diet so I can keep up!!! Just kidding! So far, walmart has had food in stock every time I go to get it. Closest store is 12 miles away.

I now have 7 dogs! I need to check into the rebate program you all have mentioned. Please email me info on how you get into that program.

By the way, no Black Gold dealers close to me, so have never tried it.

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Lumpkin, Ga
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As Larry Atherton mentioned, it is a super premium dog food comparable to Purina Pro Plan. $19.53 for 44 #. I buy it at Sam's club. purina's rebate plan still does't come close to getting the price Of ProPlan down to the cost of this and no problems having to save up weight markers and accumlate 600# to claim the rebate. I get the savings when I buy it. Black Gold, PKC, and Diamond are all a lesser food than this.

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Richmond, Kentucky
Posts: 3747

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Originally posted by Whistle Pig
Someday's mine only get a biscuit and half a brick don't know if that the best but it's the cheapest and they survive lol

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Location: "The Mountain State" Where it's uphill both ways!
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I now feed Purina Maximum Performance food. I buy it at wal mart. The Green & Silver sack is $21/40# and the silver & blue sack for the puppies is $14/20#.
I now have 7 dogs! I need to check into the rebate program you all have mentioned. Please email me info on how you get into that program.

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Registered: Aug 2003
Location: mexico new york
Posts: 86

KASCO, but thinking of going to PZAZZ

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Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Stanardsville,Virginia
Posts: 161

I feed the Black Gold 23/16.I'm paying 14.59 for 50lbs.I've tried Purina,PKC,diamond and several others and the Black Gold does the best.

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Registered: Sep 2003
Location: Opelika,Alabama
Posts: 29

We feed Diamond 24/20 we get it for $13.50 tax included

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Registered: Nov 2003
Location: Churchville, MD
Posts: 957

Purina!! I had fed purina to my pup, and she looked great on it, then got talked into trying Pride, it was cheap enough, but had to feed twice as much to even keep weight on, had dry skin, couldn't put any weight on, so I switched back to Purina. I'm feeding Purina One large breed right now, feeding half as much as I was of Pride, the dog has gained weight, her coat is shiney, her eyes are bright and her energy level is out the roof! Plus, I buy it at Giant and I have a bonus card there, and it's cheaper that way, plus I usually get a coupon for it next time I buy it. I don't really feed enough to use the Pro Club, but I'm still saving. Maybe in a year or 2 I'll be able to cash em in!!

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Registered: May 2004
Location: Dodgetown N.C. population sacful
Posts: 352

pride all the way no promblems

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Louisville, KY
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Get Purina and stick with it.

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Location: North Carolina
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P U R I N A !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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