Registered: Aug 2008
Location: Michigan
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Whichever feed works for the particular dogs you are feeding. %90 of the dry kibble feed needs more if you are hunting hard. The other aspect of feed is that many don't know how or when to feed, therefore they never realize the feeds maximum benefits.

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Registered: Dec 2003
Location: East Texas
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Here in Texas, I use Lonestar Hi Pro 27 in the Summer, and Lonestar Star Pro 27 in the winter.
The Star Pro has a higher fat content than the Hi Pro.
This is good feed made here in Texas. I have never seen them on a pet food recall, and my hounds stay in good shape.
Here is thier website http://www.texasfarm.com

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Location: chesterfield va.
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BLACK GOLD

ive tried others andd while they keep the dogs in good health the stooles being a big diffence i why i feed black gold

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Location: SOUTHEAST MO
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P.M.I. Red Flannel Prime Formula. $21.34 tax included for 50 pound bag. When you buy 6 bags you get a free one. That makes it 18.29 per bag.

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Registered: Oct 2008
Location: clay city, indiana
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i feed blackgold right now but i also like sportmix

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: ALABAMA
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I been feeding SportMix now for a few years and been happy with it.

I am feeding a couple right now Southern States Advanced Active 26/18 to see how they do on it to compare against the SportMix.

For those of you not aware of this feed, here is some info:

http://www.coondawgs.com/image/southernstates.pdf

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Registered: Dec 2008
Location: KENTUCKY
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beens ive asked the question about dog food..
how can you get the faded hair on your dog disappear..
such as where they've been layin in the sun

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Registered: Jan 2006
Location: Concord ,NC
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i HAVE FEED THEM ALL

-BLACK GOLD(DON'T LIKE IT) DOGS COATS LOOK VERY BAD.

-CANIDEA IS THE BEST!!!
-DIAMOND NATURALS IS THE SAME AS CANIDEA BUT CHEAPER...

BOTH ARE REALLY GOOD FOODS.

I GET DIAMOND NATUIRALS FOR $20.50 A BG CHIC & RICE
AND CANIDEA FOR $46.00 A BG... ALS

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Location: North GA
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i HAVE FEED THEM ALL

-BLACK GOLD(DON'T LIKE IT) DOGS COATS LOOK VERY BAD.

-CANIDEA IS THE BEST!!!
-DIAMOND NATURALS IS THE SAME AS CANIDEA BUT CHEAPER...

BOTH ARE REALLY GOOD FOODS.

I GET DIAMOND NATUIRALS FOR $20.50 A BG CHIC & RICE
AND CANIDEA FOR $46.00 A BG... ALS

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Diamond Naturals is a 40 lb bag.

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Registered: Nov 2006
Location: va, Hillsville
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I have followed this subject for years and fed all types of feed. For years, I fed Pro Plan but it got to pricey and the quality is not the best anymore with not very good ingredients such as by-products and alot of corn. Diamond Naturals is about the best out there ingredient wise for the money with no corn, no soy, and no bi-products. Check out the Diamond Naturals chicken and rice, it has better ingredients than all of Purina's products. Black Gold is a good solid food with alot of vitamins and minerals. If you want to know more about ingredients go to www.dogfoodanalysis.com and check the site out, it is very interesting. I know Purina and Black Gold sponsor alot of events and for that we all should be grateful. I just cant see myself ever going back to Purina since they are now co owned with nestle from switzerland. I like to keep my products American owned if all possible. This is all my opinions of course. Thanks for reading and I hope you find the best possible feed for you and your hounds, so they live a happy and long life.

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Purina Puppy Chow for pups until 1 year old. Pro Plan after a year old. One cup a day keeps them shiny and slick.

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Location: Gainesville, Ga
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Black Gold!!

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Registered: Apr 2006
Location: Utica, Ohio
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Switched from purina to pride. Im feeding the pride pro series 21/17 chicken and rice and i get it for 17.50 a bag and my dogs do better on it than they did on purina

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Location: Longview Texas
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"Taste of The Wild". made by Diamond. Very high but the best I have seen. Ingredients list to start off as...Bison, Venison, Salmon, Lamb, No By-Products. It is one of the next level dog foods that are better than Pro Plan, Eukanuba, Iams etc. it is also much higher. as in about 2.00 per lb.

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Registered: Dec 2005
Location: Ohio
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We've tried 'em all. Really liked ProPlan and Diamond Naturals but there is no way we can afford them right now.

We have the hounds on Hi-Standard right now (26/18) and we are VERY pleased with the results...Dogs are being hunted 5-6 nights a week with no problems, very energetic and all have a nice shiny coat. Low stool volumes too....

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Pride black bag, if hunted hard they keep easy on this.

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Hi-Standard Dog Food, IMO is the best you can buy for the money. Dogs eat it well, lots of energy, coats very shiny and easy kennel clean up.

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Tennessee
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The pet industry has turned into a huge money maker. Unfortunatly the dog food companies have figured out how to keep the cost up. I went from Pro Plan to dog Chow and the dogs still look great but lost their edge due to loss of energy and higher temps. I just bought a bag of Diamond for a freakin $25 (high energy bag). Its not good enough feed for that much money. Once again I am at a crossroads for dog food.
Pro Plan and Diamond Naturals are at the top of my list BUT $40 a bag?? + I have to drive 25 miles. I may have to turn into a dealer lol

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which pro plan? beef, chicken, or lamb? how do you guys feed? morning, evening, after you get home from hunting???

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which pro plan? beef, chicken, or lamb? how do you guys feed? morning, evening, after you get home from hunting???

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Registered: Dec 2008
Location: Smithville, Tx
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I feed the red bag of river run was feeding the black bag of black gold, dogs look the same and I hunt 5 to 6 nights a week.

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Registered: Apr 2009
Location: western pa
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ive been feeding the retriever hi pro because a few people told me it was good stuff, yet i have noticed every so often the dog gets the runs...... thinking of switching to pride in the black bag 24/20 i believe

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Registered: Dec 2005
Location: Timberlake N.C.
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Ive feed Black Gold for a few years , my surpplier quit selling it so I tried River Run 24/20 $17.79 for 50#s here in N.C. all my hounds look good and performed well. JMO MIke

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kenny os dog food is as good as any ive used black gold/purina hi pro/retriever hi pro and i like kenny os as good as any of it and its only 17.50 a 50lb bag delivered to my front door. if any one has any questions feel free to call its also a 26-18 mix no soy

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