What food have you chosen for your Boxer & why? - Page 2

WyattsMamaw · 07-28-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Eurobox

I feed Taste of the Wild because it is grain free. Where I live it is $39.99 for 30lbs. However, for those that are on a budget, I have recommended Diamond Naturals. Diamond makes Chicken Soup, TOTW, and several other brands. The local feed store sells it for $24 for 40lbs. I will include the ingredients so you can see them. Just make sure you get the Diamond Naturals, and not just plain Diamond. There is a huge difference in quality.

Thanks.. this helps a lot - Wish I could find that deal here!

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Originally Posted by Cluemanti

If you weren't sold on TOTW not sure why you would go for Chicken Soup. They are both made by Diamond and TOTW is a little more quality grainless kibble. Both are good choices IMO.

Samples are great to see what the puppy will eat, no need to "transition" with samples. Some dogs hate fish and will not eat a bite. Other dogs will eat anything.

Both Blue and TOTW are also good premiums, so if your not sold on TOTW why not see how your pup will do on Blue?

Blue is entirely too expensive for our budget... TOTW is cutting it reeeeeaaally close.
I wasn't sold because I wasn't sure if less grain ( like in totw ) would produce loose stool. I don't want less firm.

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Originally Posted by TheClarkins

I still haven't been sold on any one food. It will probably take me actually going to the pet store and browsing the ingredients and labels.

me too!

michaelandchristina · 07-28-2010, 11:26 PM

macie loves natural choice i payed 35 for a big bag.

Rolemala · 07-29-2010, 01:30 AM

We have been on TOTW for almost 2 years, tried different brands here and there but always gone back to it. Its the only food that gave our boxers firm stool. Grain free really is best IMO. Dogs don't need grain. Two of ours are also allergic to corn and chicken, so the pacific stream is best for them.

Do you have other dogs?

TOTW lasts us a week with 4 adult boxers, fed twice a day, about 4 cups a day. I imagine with only one boxer, that would last close to a month? So $42 isn't too bad.

**martinc** · 07-29-2010, 07:23 AM

ToTW pacific stream for Valant.

Eats 10 bags,11th free if you keep your bar codes.

Check with your reseller....

WyattsMamaw · 07-29-2010, 08:08 AM

Well so far it looks like TOTW might be our new brand. So far it's the only one that I have found in a local mom & pop shop.. Some of my other choices are sold in areas out of the way

WyattsMamaw · 07-29-2010, 08:27 AM

Someone told me Royal Canin was a good brand esp for Boxers ?
What do my fellow Boxer lovers think of that brand?

I found the ingredients; (please don't bite my head off- I am trying to find the best within my budget : )
Ingredients:
Chicken, brown rice, chicken [COLOR=#297ccf !important][COLOR=#297ccf !important]meal[/color][/color], oatmeal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), brewers rice, natural chicken flavor, dried tomato pomace, flax, fish meal, dried egg product, brewers dried yeast, canola oil, chicory extract, salt, apples, blueberries, spinach, sweet potatoes, dried kelp, [COLOR=#297ccf !important][COLOR=#297ccf !important]dehydrated[/color][/color] alfalfa meal, potassium chloride, yucca schidigera extract, ginger, garlic, calcium carbonate, choline chloride, zinc proteinate, [COLOR=#297ccf !important][COLOR=#297ccf !important]vitamin [COLOR=#297ccf !important]E [/color][COLOR=#297ccf !important]supplement[/color][/color][/color], ascorbic acid, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, extract of rosemary, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, [COLOR=#297ccf !important][COLOR=#297ccf !important]vitamin [COLOR=#297ccf !important]A[/color][/color][/color] acetate, fish oil, sage, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, vitamin B12 [COLOR=#297ccf !important][COLOR=#297ccf !important]supplement[/color][/color]

, vitamin D3 supplement, calcium iodate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, [COLOR=#297ccf !important][COLOR=#297ccf !important]biotin[/color][/color], dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus lactis fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, dried Enterococcus diacetylactis fermentation product, folic acid.

Guaranteed Analysis %:
Protein (minimum) 28
Fat (minimum) 16
Moisture (maximum) 10

Fiber (maximum) 3

Rolemala · 07-29-2010, 09:24 AM

Were I live Royal Canin runs over $60 for the large bag, not worth it in my opinion.

Majorbodacious · 07-29-2010, 10:29 AM

My brand of choice is TOTW, My dogs did AMAZING on it including my Boxer who suffered all sorts of allergies. By amazing I mean my guys all had coats that light would just bounce off of they were so shiny and soft,shed alot less, didnt smell so 'doggy',firmer stools less often, etc....I could just go on about how much we love TOTW but currently my boys have all been switched to Chicken Soup because we are military and moving oversea's and Chicken Soup is the best alternative we have there otherwise its Alpo/kibbles n bits kinda stuff. Our cat will however remain on TOTW Feline formula because of her allergies and sensitive stomach so we plan on just ordering her stuff through pet food direct online. I'd order my dogs food too if it wasnt so expensive to ship (would cost us about 300 a month to feed our dogs if we ordered it)....But really IMO Taste of the Wild has been wonderful, and my boys are doing fine on the chicken soup too and as long as they are healthy and happy that is all that matters to me.

WyattsMamaw · 07-29-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolemala

Were I live Royal Canin runs over $60 for the large bag, not worth it in my opinion.

Good to know- thanks!!!

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Originally Posted by Majorbodacious

My brand of choice is TOTW, My dogs did AMAZING on it including my Boxer who suffered all sorts of allergies. By amazing I mean my guys all had coats that light would just bounce off of they were so shiny and soft,shed alot less, didnt smell so 'doggy',firmer stools less often, etc....I could just go on about how much we love TOTW but currently my boys have all been switched to Chicken Soup because we are military and moving oversea's and Chicken Soup is the best alternative we have there otherwise its Alpo/kibbles n bits kinda stuff. Our cat will however remain on TOTW Feline formula because of her allergies and sensitive stomach so we plan on just ordering her stuff through pet food direct online. I'd order my dogs food too if it wasnt so expensive to ship (would cost us about 300 a month to feed our dogs if we ordered it)....But really IMO Taste of the Wild has been wonderful, and my boys are doing fine on the chicken soup too and as long as they are healthy and happy that is all that matters to me.

Okay then... I can get TOTW here in my local mom & pop shop..Nature Recipe, BLue at Petsmart but chicken soup is a bit out of our way..

Dillon'sMom · 07-29-2010, 12:16 PM

Do you have a CostCo near you? Their brand of dog food (Kirkland) always ranks really well and it's about half the price of other good foods. And if you don't have a membership you can get one for just $50/year which may be worth it for a family of 8

I personally feed TOTW pacific stream. $42 for a 30lb bag at a feed store in Farmers Branch, $36 at a feed store by my parent's house in Oklahoma (so they always bring me a bag when they come visit).

07-29-2010, 07:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
martinc Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,150	ToTW pacific stream for Valant. Eats 10 bags,11th free if you keep your bar codes. Check with your reseller.... __________________ Yes I'm a rescued dog (28-07-09)...now get that camera out of my face!

07-29-2010, 08:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
WyattsMamaw Intermediate User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 90	Well so far it looks like TOTW might be our new brand. So far it's the only one that I have found in a local mom & pop shop.. Some of my other choices are sold in areas out of the way __________________ Tracy, grandma to Wyatt

07-29-2010, 08:27 AM	#16 (permalink)
WyattsMamaw Intermediate User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 90	Someone told me Royal Canin was a good brand esp for Boxers ? What do my fellow Boxer lovers think of that brand? I found the ingredients; (please don't bite my head off- I am trying to find the best within my budget : ) Ingredients: Chicken, brown rice, chicken [COLOR=#297ccf !important][COLOR=#297ccf !important]meal[/color][/color], oatmeal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), brewers rice, natural chicken flavor, dried tomato pomace, flax, fish meal, dried egg product, brewers dried yeast, canola oil, chicory extract, salt, apples, blueberries, spinach, sweet potatoes, dried kelp, [COLOR=#297ccf !important][COLOR=#297ccf !important]dehydrated[/color][/color] alfalfa meal, potassium chloride, yucca schidigera extract, ginger, garlic, calcium carbonate, choline chloride, zinc proteinate, [COLOR=#297ccf !important][COLOR=#297ccf !important]vitamin [COLOR=#297ccf !important]E [/color][COLOR=#297ccf !important]supplement[/color][/color][/color], ascorbic acid, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, extract of rosemary, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, [COLOR=#297ccf !important][COLOR=#297ccf !important]vitamin [COLOR=#297ccf !important]A[/color][/color][/color] acetate, fish oil, sage, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, vitamin B12 [COLOR=#297ccf !important][COLOR=#297ccf !important]supplement[/color][/color] , vitamin D3 supplement, calcium iodate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, [COLOR=#297ccf !important][COLOR=#297ccf !important]biotin[/color][/color], dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus lactis fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, dried Enterococcus diacetylactis fermentation product, folic acid. Guaranteed Analysis %: Protein (minimum) 28 Fat (minimum) 16 Moisture (maximum) 10 Fiber (maximum) 3 __________________ Tracy, grandma to Wyatt

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07-28-2010, 11:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
michaelandchristina New User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 24	macie loves natural choice i payed 35 for a big bag.

07-29-2010, 01:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
Rolemala Experienced User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 147	We have been on TOTW for almost 2 years, tried different brands here and there but always gone back to it. Its the only food that gave our boxers firm stool. Grain free really is best IMO. Dogs don't need grain. Two of ours are also allergic to corn and chicken, so the pacific stream is best for them. Do you have other dogs? TOTW lasts us a week with 4 adult boxers, fed twice a day, about 4 cups a day. I imagine with only one boxer, that would last close to a month? So $42 isn't too bad.

07-29-2010, 09:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
Rolemala Experienced User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 147	Were I live Royal Canin runs over $60 for the large bag, not worth it in my opinion.

07-29-2010, 10:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
Majorbodacious New User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 10	My brand of choice is TOTW, My dogs did AMAZING on it including my Boxer who suffered all sorts of allergies. By amazing I mean my guys all had coats that light would just bounce off of they were so shiny and soft,shed alot less, didnt smell so 'doggy',firmer stools less often, etc....I could just go on about how much we love TOTW but currently my boys have all been switched to Chicken Soup because we are military and moving oversea's and Chicken Soup is the best alternative we have there otherwise its Alpo/kibbles n bits kinda stuff. Our cat will however remain on TOTW Feline formula because of her allergies and sensitive stomach so we plan on just ordering her stuff through pet food direct online. I'd order my dogs food too if it wasnt so expensive to ship (would cost us about 300 a month to feed our dogs if we ordered it)....But really IMO Taste of the Wild has been wonderful, and my boys are doing fine on the chicken soup too and as long as they are healthy and happy that is all that matters to me.

07-29-2010, 12:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
Dillon'sMom Experienced User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 231	Do you have a CostCo near you? Their brand of dog food (Kirkland) always ranks really well and it's about half the price of other good foods. And if you don't have a membership you can get one for just $50/year which may be worth it for a family of 8 I personally feed TOTW pacific stream. $42 for a 30lb bag at a feed store in Farmers Branch, $36 at a feed store by my parent's house in Oklahoma (so they always bring me a bag when they come visit).