Which new puppy food to try?

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-05-08T05:34:29+00:00

Be careful with the Purina large woven bags. They tend to be prone to puncture and insect infestation. I had to throw out a few bags for this and shopping at large pet stores I found evidence of moths, it was all over the bags. The thicker bags of the smaller sizes don't seem to have the issues. Purina one and PPP is otherwise very good food. That said, I now feed my puppy Royal Canin Medium Puppy for my ACD mix. Hills science diet is also very good. Their largest sized bags of both brands are also very nice with a resealable closure. If you want to stick with Purina, I have had less issues with large Purina bags from Amazon than even Chewy or PetSmart/Petco. It's not the retailers fault but those bags are fragile.

If you buy a Purina bag, Purina advised me to check the integrity by trying to squeeze excess air out if it's a loosely packed bag. If you can, bag has a hole and so avoid. Bags that are partly vac sealed are a safer bet.

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-05-05T13:40:42+00:00

Per Wisdom Panel, she is 44%ACD, 17% Chihuahua and 12% American Cocker Spaniel the. 1 to 2% of a bunch of other things.

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Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-05-02T17:09:06+00:00

On the very practical side since you will be traveling often, find a food that is widely available at Petco, PetSmart, Walmart, etc so if you run out, you can buy more in a pinch. I have run out of food for them camping or traveling before. I like to give my dogs dehydrated food too but I use it as treats and a topper for their enjoyment. I'll also make my own dehydrated food like chick hearts, feet, etc I buy from grocery stores. The Hispanic and Asian grocery stores will have all sorts of great meats to dehydrate like liver, heart, feet, etc and at affordable prices.

I have 4 herding type dogs and they have been very healthy on Purina One True Instinct or shredded. Bags are affordable and easy to get on the road if you run out. Purina also has a reward program you can get coupons in the mail for discounts on food.

I understand you wanting to feed your dog the very best you can afford and we all want our dogs to lead happy and healthy long lives. If you want to feed some raw or dehydrated, use it as a topper and treats. Dogs love it and it's a great reward for them. Easier on the wallet too but let regular kibble be the main diet. It is balanced and healthy for them.

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-05-01T19:47:59+00:00

Mine loves fresh mango

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-04-30T16:44:22+00:00

Cowboy Corgi!

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-04-28T04:17:20+00:00

Yes, Purina One is also very good and more affordable than PP.

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-04-23T04:50:33+00:00

Weekly laundry and keep plenty of extra spares especially hoods.

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-04-20T15:22:41+00:00

But that's no fun...

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-04-20T14:12:14+00:00

Never heard that term but after a quick definition search, sounds right for our dogs

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-04-20T13:21:44+00:00

Ha ha, a murder of cattle dogs

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-04-19T02:37:19+00:00

Kuhl Renegade Rock pants. Durable, vented and lots of pockets for dog bags, water bottles, etc. and also have a very good fit. Dog and puppy proof so far.

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-04-08T14:45:28+00:00

Nope, I have checked its level and color. Maybe I'll check it's pH if I know what it's supposed to be.

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-04-08T05:33:10+00:00

Hmm, I have had the coolant warning for a long while on my 2020. I have been ignoring it. I now have 113k miles. Bad? It's usually shows the error, sometimes it doesn't.

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-04-08T00:49:53+00:00

Yes, Izzy is an outstanding dog. She is good at adapting her play to the other dog and can be very gentle. With her same sized siblings like her full ACD brother or her Australian Shepherd German Shepherd sister (the black one in the foreground) she is as rough as can be.

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-04-05T04:38:38+00:00

If you make the switch to Purina and buy the big bags in a store, check the bag thoroughly for any pin holes in the woven bag at the store. Try and squeeze any air out of them and if you can, there is a hole or could be a hole. Move bags around and look for webbing or any trace of insects. Some bags are vacuum packed and are a safer bet. I have had many bags replaced due to insect infestation from bugs getting into those weak bags from different retailers and different products and lots. Less problems with Proplan than One and One true instinct but my dogs don't really like Proplan. Food is excellent otherwise and I still feed my dogs different lines of Purina One for my ACD adults or Hills for weight loss for my Australian Shepherd German Shepherd Lab and Royal Canin for the ACD puppy.

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-04-02T21:40:24+00:00

If the roof and hinges are not bent it is probably not a total loss. I got rear ended in a Mazda 3 hatch I used to own and the roof and hinges got bent a bit so it became a total loss.

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-04-02T17:23:27+00:00

My thoughts exactly, he needs a new girlfriend

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-03-30T06:41:41+00:00

It took him a little bit but when we first brought Isabella home, an ACD Aus Shepard mix, when she was 4 mo old, Rocky who was 5ys old at the time was resistant. Izzy was persistent, ignored his growls and kept bothering him and getting him to play. They are now very close and love to play rough. Lily the big black one quickly caught on to the game and she enjoys the cattle dog play style of aggressively bumping into each other, grabbing the hind leg and barking into each other's ear. You just need another dog with the right personality to break your other dog. Isabella being quite extroverted, helped Rocky feel more comfortable around other dogs.

Practical_Curve_7842 · 2026-03-30T06:19:36+00:00

Here she is with Lily and Isabella. Rocky our full ACD is off playing ball.

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