What brand to choose for my corgi?
Hello everyone!
Our Frodo is about 6-month old (yeah!...) and he is doing great. Since he is about to finish his current large bag of dry food (Iams brand), we are thinking of what brand to buy next. We want to buy a more nutritious (hence probably more expensive) brand that is good for his growth and health. Could you guys share some experience with me or give me some suggestion on what brand to buy? Thank you very much!
Our Frodo is about 6-month old (yeah!...) and he is doing great. Since he is about to finish his current large bag of dry food (Iams brand), we are thinking of what brand to buy next. We want to buy a more nutritious (hence probably more expensive) brand that is good for his growth and health. Could you guys share some experience with me or give me some suggestion on what brand to buy? Thank you very much!
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Permalink Reply by Joshua on
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As others will likely say, check out this website:
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com
It has some great info on different foods. Obviously, I would suggest sticking with 5 or 6 star foods.
Bexar is about the same age and he currently eats Orijen puppy and is doing very well on it. I'm going to try Wellness Core next, and I do plan on rotating brands every couple months.
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Permalink Reply by Sylvia & Timmy on
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Good for you. Bexar will like the variety too. I've tried the Ocean Core and am now feeding the regular Core. Timmy seems to like the fish protein foods better (probably because they stink! LOL)
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Permalink Reply by Mochi The Corgi on
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Mochi does too!! she's such a picky eater!! I've since changed to Instinct from Orijen Fresh Fish because i wanted to change the main protien. Luckily the 2nd source of protein is Fish so Mochi is still willing to eat it although reluctantly.
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Permalink Reply by Geri & Sidney on
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We recommend Wellness (SIdney eats Ocean Core) and also Canidae.
If you can find the company websites, go to "contact us" and request some samples so your pup can try them out for himself.
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Permalink Reply by Karen & Bailey on
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I second .. or third. the wellness! =D Even Wellness Superfive mix is great. Bailey's on the chicken (the purple bag) =D However, the Core line is grain-free. Both use human grade ingredients and no bad stuff!
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Permalink Reply by Kristen on
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I recommend both Canidae and Natures Variety. Both high quality and maybe a little pricey, but well worth it. You feed less and they poop less! The dogfoodanalysis website is a great resource.
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Permalink Reply by Chris on
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Whisper has always eaten pedigree. While the "high quality" brands are all out there, we found out during the tainted dog food scare that alot of them are made in the same place. Our vet raises and shows corgis and says for an almost 8 year old shes in great condition. Specially for a dog that moved from the farm to an apartment three years ago (her exercise got cut drastically).
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I agree with you, Aloha. We saw a dramatic improvement in our dogs (and cats) when we switched from supermarket brands (Pedigree, Beneful) to premium brands.
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Permalink Reply by Nancy Geddes on
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When I got my third corgi, I purchased one from a very respected kennel. The breeder has been active for more than 40 years. She expected that we feed Eagle Pack Holistic Chicken and Rice Select dry food. 1/3 cup twice a day. With the morning feed, one tablespoon plain yogurt. With the afternoon feed, one tablespoon good protein. Both meals, splash of clean water in feed. All my dogs thrive on Eagle Pack. It is made in Indiana and is well worth the search. Many smaller feed stores may be willing to order it. Eagle Pack does have a web site.
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Permalink Reply by Michael on
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I agree with the comments on checking out Dogfoodanalysis.com, Dogfoodproject.com, and the links to dogster forum posts. I use those resources myself.
I would also note that sometimes it's hard to gauge whether ones dog could do better with higher quality dog food by only observing how he is doing on cheaper dog food now. When I was growing up, we fed our dog "economical" dog food. If you asked me back then if she looked healthy, I would say yes. Now that I'm older and have a Corgi of my own, I only feed him high quality dog food mixed with some fresh meat. Let me tell you, it's night versus day. Mac is much more healthy than my last dog.
Granted that's not scientific but my point is, I'm absolutely convinced that the right dog food makes a big difference.
Right now, I'm one of those who believe in trying to get a more natural diet out of dog food. That means, high protein based on meat, with less fat and carbohydrates than even other reputable brands. Of course, no fillers and grains allowed. So I stay within the 6 star rated food listed on dogfoodanalysis.com. For me that currently is: Blue Buffalo Wilderness and Evo. I'm looking into Wellness Core and Natures Variety Instinct as potential additions to my dog's food rotation.
Other high quality foods that I've liked in the past include,Natural Balance Fish and Sweet Potato, Sold Gold Hund-n-Flocken, Taste of the Wild, Wellness Super5mix, Canidae. All are very good and highly respected but don't meet my current goals.
I would also note that I add fresh meat, set aside when preparing family meals, to the dog food meal. It only takes a couple of tablespoons to a quarter cup. That's about two full human adult-sized bites. Then I use less dog food, about half cup. The extra cost doesn't seem so bad since I'm using so little; plus my dog gets fresh meat. And after all, even the best dog foods get boring after a while.
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Permalink Reply by MagnoliaFly on
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I use Innova Evo for both of my corgis and they do great on it. Natura makes great food (they have several food lines you can try) and all of it is of great quality. Evo is an all-meat kibble and I liked that it was close to raw food without having to deal with the mess. It is also high in calories so it is good for very active or working dogs.
Dog Food Project is a great website. I recommend it to anyone asking about dog food.
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