Hunting Dog Food
Your dog is an athlete. Feed them like one. During hunting season, a bird dog can burn 2,000+ calories in a single day of hard running. The kibble you feed in the off-season won't cut it. Most serious hunters switch to a 30/20 formula (30% protein, 16-20% fat) during the season to keep weight on working dogs—and scale back to maintenance food when hunting slows down.
What Separates Good from Great
Calorie density per cup
Some 30/20 foods have 400 kcal/cup, others have 580. When your dog is burning hard, that difference matters. You want maximum nutrition in minimum volume.
Digestibility on travel days
Dogs that won't eat on the road lose weight fast. Find a food your dog will eat anywhere, even when stressed.
No sudden switches
Changing food mid-season is asking for diarrhea. Pick your formula in summer and stick with it.
The Call
527 kcal/cup. Widely available. Dogs love it. The default choice.
578 kcal/cup. Find a local reseller—Chewy is overpriced.
406 kcal/cup. Shiny coats, less stool. Made in Texas.
Scale back to 26/16 when not hunting hard. Save the performance food.
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