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Craig Andrews Australia (Verified User) Posts 2014 Dogs 15 / Races 2 25 Jan 2015 07:04
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What kibble are the top trainers using these days?
When I used to race Hills Science Diet was the go to kibble but I notice it's ingredients have been altered over the last 5-10 years and perhaps trainers have swapped to another brand.
Cheers guys
Mark Schlegel Australia (Verified User) Posts 3168 Dogs 9 / Races 5 25 Jan 2015 07:51
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Whichever one they are currently getting for free or are being paid to say they use! :)
The vast majority of trainers seem to use Coprice....
Chris Nutt Australia (Verified User) Posts 310 Dogs 2 / Races 0 25 Jan 2015 07:52
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I can't vouch for the top trainers. But I like 25% protein 15% fat
David Hermon Australia (Verified User) Posts 99 Dogs 5 / Races 2 25 Jan 2015 11:50
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Mark Schlegel wrote:
Whichever one they are currently getting for free or are being paid to say they use! :)
The vast majority of trainers seem to use Coprice....
I use it dogs seem to love it don't get tired of it and the pups loved the puppy version they have as well
Luke Miller Australia (Verified User) Posts 794 Dogs 56 / Races 17 25 Jan 2015 18:33
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Hi most people I know are using Coprice Working dog which has the highest fat % of their range.
Jeff Crawford Australia (Verified User) Posts 238 Dogs 12 / Races 0 25 Jan 2015 18:57
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Box 1 Gold is very popular.
I think a lot of people are not using the 'high end' brands as much.
Peter Bell Australia (Verified User) Posts 1460 Dogs 3 / Races 0 25 Jan 2015 19:20
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I use Pedigree Working Dog Protein 24% Fat 10% Sells for around $38.00 per bag in the rural outlet stores. My dogs seem to do alright on it.
Mervyn James O'Brien New Zealand (Verified User) Posts 49 Dogs 0 / Races 0 25 Jan 2015 22:43
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We use Box 1,have done for years.. Good reliable product,,have tried all the other high end kibbles There far more costly,certainly didn't see any benefit..
Michael Geraghty Australia (Verified User) Posts 4138 Dogs 14 / Races 15 26 Jan 2015 00:25
Sandro Bechini Australia (Verified User) Posts 19488 Dogs 15268 / Races 1856 26 Jan 2015 00:33
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Mark Schlegel wrote:
Whichever one they are currently getting for free or are being paid to say they use! :)
The vast majority of trainers seem to use Coprice....
I believe it is the most natural of all the kibbles out there
Calum Andersen Australia (Verified User) Posts 913 Dogs 5 / Races 1 26 Jan 2015 01:08
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Im far from a top trainer but I use winning edge platninum. I like the lower fat content as I use 80% meat.
Corey ODonnell Australia (Verified User) Posts 505 Dogs 27 / Races 4 26 Jan 2015 01:44
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Kibble is nothing other than a filler. Number of trainers up here northern rivrrs use $17.50 a bag kibble from big w
Christian Oblak Australia (Verified User) Posts 761 Dogs 31 / Races 86 26 Jan 2015 03:04
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canidae pure elements has all the goodies and is perfect kibble size
Tom Flanagan Australia (Verified User) Posts 7250 Dogs 974 / Races 1022 26 Jan 2015 03:51
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Next Generation Pet Foods make some quality kibbles that are reasonably priced. Been using their holistic Lamb and Rice for years. Just thought I'd mention it - but then I am not a top trainer so what would I know :) Cheers, Tom
Grant Thomas Australia (Verified User) Posts 11447 Dogs 64 / Races 20 26 Jan 2015 08:30
Jamie Quinlivian Australia (Verified User) Posts 8727 Dogs 10 / Races 0 26 Jan 2015 08:55
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Here's one of the millions of things I don't get.
Why is kibble which has rice in it any better than the grain stuff?
Dogs don't wander through paddocks nibbling on grain, not many graze their way through rice fields either. Or potatoes or any of the other 'holistic' grain alternatives.
Mark Schlegel Australia (Verified User) Posts 3168 Dogs 9 / Races 5 26 Jan 2015 09:16
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Jamie Quinlivian wrote:
Here's one of the millions of things I don't get.
Why is kibble which has rice in it any better than the grain stuff?
Dogs don't wander through paddocks nibbling on grain, not many graze their way through rice fields either. Or potatoes or any of the other 'holistic' grain alternatives.
That's why 90% of kibbles are a complete crock!
It is a filler. There is very little nutritional benefit to be gained from kibble.... Most of the ingredients are indigestible for dogs. Most vegetable matter for example needs to be partially digested beforehand (i.e. offal) for the dog to get anything out of it. They just don't have the necessary enzymes to break down raw (or even cooked) vegetables.
Considering how much they actually get out of kibble, it is ludicrous what companies put into it and what people pay for it!
I've said it many time........it is glorified roughage.
Sandro Bechini Australia (Verified User) Posts 19488 Dogs 15268 / Races 1856 26 Jan 2015 09:20
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Mark Schlegel wrote:
Jamie Quinlivian wrote:
Here's one of the millions of things I don't get.
Why is kibble which has rice in it any better than the grain stuff?
Dogs don't wander through paddocks nibbling on grain, not many graze their way through rice fields either. Or potatoes or any of the other 'holistic' grain alternatives.
That's why 90% of kibbles are a complete crock!
It is a filler. There is very little nutritional benefit to be gained from kibble.... Most of the ingredients are indigestible for dogs. Most vegetable matter for example needs to be partially digested beforehand (i.e. offal) for the dog to get anything out of it. They just don't have the necessary enzymes to break down raw (or even cooked) vegetables.
Considering how much they actually get out of kibble, it is ludicrous what companies put into it and what people pay for it!
I've said it many time........it is glorified roughage.
You are better off getting a Nutribullet and pulverising vegies with water
Bronwyn Welsh Australia (Verified User) Posts 140 Dogs 0 / Races 0 26 Jan 2015 09:25
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Hi Jaime - Dogs are omnivorous which means they can eat meat and plant products. So in the wild they do so and don't just eat meat. Especially when times are hard. Their digestive system is designed to digest both. The reason a lot of the premium kibbles only use rice cereal is that it is much better to digest and provide nutrients to the dog. The cheap kibbles are bulked up with bran (wheat by product) which is pure fibre and goes straight through. You can notice if you feed cheap wheat based kibbles you get heaps of poop. With the premium ones you get very little excreted as it is all well metabolised. Hope this helps. Cheers
Mark Schlegel Australia (Verified User) Posts 3168 Dogs 9 / Races 5 26 Jan 2015 09:30
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Sandro Bechini wrote:
You are better off getting a Nutribullet and pulverising vegies with water
Still wasting your time and money IMO.
This is a very good article on why dogs can "survive" with grains, veges, starch and carbs in their diets.....but it isn't their ideal diet, and it certainly doesn't mean they will thrive.
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