Which Dog Food Brand is Best?

[SWHouston]

Some excellent advice has been offered here, but, I'd like to offer another option...

I have three types of Food out for my guys (4 dogs) 24/7. Those being a Beef, Sea and Foul formulaes. Being that all of them have been raised here as Puppies, and their food has been available like that, I have avoided them being "gobblers" (resource guarding), they just know it's there any time they want it, and usually drop by and eat about twice a day. Each one selecting the flavor and amount they desire, and each changes back and forth as it wants. All my guys are very healthy and, this method of feeding has really been convenient for me. I just drop by the bowls once a day, and add as necessary. I would offer names of the foods I feed, but, given that breeds differ, and the taste of the individual animal can be just that...individual. So, trials of different type foods, and a selection of more than one could be a possible option for you as well. This way has made it very clear to me, that my Dogs enjoy the variety.

I have a somewhat funny story to add...
I have an Adult Male Yorkie (5yo), so we know each other rather well. With four dogs eating, there has been an occasion where I have let one of the flavors run out. IF that's the one he wants then, he'll sit there by that bowl and look at me as I pass. I think I could describe his expression as a "scowl", and I'm prompted to replenish that flavor IMMEDIATELY !

[CesarMillan56]

I think pug(garry) is best and Also sometimes gives vegetables to th dogs.

Thank you

[Asiel]

I've fed raw for years now and find the dogs do better than on any kibble brand. If I was to switch then I would go with whatever I read in the analysis that made me feel it was a good food. I think every dog does well on certain brands while others do better on others. I would never never buy the cheapo stuff they sell in supermarkets or chain stores. I'm a bit skeptical of all kibble with all the recalls they've been having.

[Lady's Human]

I'm a bit skeptical of all kibble with all the recalls they've been having.

The recalls are a success of the safety systems in place.

Years ago there were few, if any, recalls, because there was no mechanism in place to track and ensure safety and safe handling of the foods. Now the manufacturer knows when they have a potential problem and can warn people and handle issues in a proactive manner rather than wait for illnesses and deaths and give people a retroactive "sorry, oopsie".

There were far more issues 15 years ago, it's just that they were hidden or people never realized the problem.

Now there are more recalls because the mechanisms are in place to ensure complete chain safety.

[Bonny]

A couple of years ago Baxter was licking himself profusely on his paws, & flanks & I took him to the veterinary. Doc figured it was some kind a allergy. I had been feeding the dogs local coop., high energy dog food. I now pay a $1.10 a lb for dry dog food that has lamb meal, & rice in it that is processed in Minnesota. Baxter & Missy eat a lot less of it & leave less in the line of dog piles out doors.

[SWHouston]

$1.10 a lb for dry dog food that has lamb meal, & rice
Baxter & Missy eat a lot less of it & leave less in the line of dog piles out doors.

WOW, that's a very good price for high quality Dog Food, I'm used to paying at least $4+ lb.

Given that I leave food out for my 4 guys 24/7, I've always encouraged them to eat more, I could care less about how many "piles" they make

[Karen]

WOW, that's a very good price for high quality Dog Food, I'm used to paying at least $4+ lb.

Given that I leave food out for my 4 guys 24/7, I've always encouraged them to eat more, I could care less about how many "piles" they make

You are lucky, as some dogs I know would overeat if food were available 24/7. I have know dogs who would eat themselves sick, and then do it again if the opportunity arose!