Product Review - Skinners
It was a comment on a dog forum that allerted me to
Skinners and the interesting (if somewhat confusing) range of foods
which they supply.
Basically, Skinners produce a 'working dog' food range
(Field and Trial) which is VAT free and the Skinners range which
is presumably for dogs which are not working. However, as far as
the pet owner is concerned the important thing to remember is that
working dog food is VAT free (or 17.5% cheaper than its equivalent
non-working food).
I say this because there is very little difference
between some of the foods in both ranges when you look at the ingredients
and analysis, and energy levels are not that high for a very hard
working dog. (Surely a maintenance diet for a working dog is just
an ordinary dog food?)
Skinners foods start from around £16/15kg bag,
but the better quality foods in their range are around the £20-25/
15kg mark from stores
such as GJW Titmuss which makes them good value for money compared
with some natural foods at £45+ a bag!
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Field & Trial Superior
How's this for good value, an active food that has good ingredients
and is only £25 for 15kg!
They say 'it draws on unrivalled experience to meet the particular
needs of all breeds of extra hard-working dogs. Easy-to-digest
chicken provides the high level of protein needed for energy,
strong muscles and teeth and bones.
Chicken oil gives extra energy, whilst rice and cereals ensure
your dog has the sustained stamina needed for a long day in
the field, throughout the season. The appetising chicken flavour
will make sure your dog tucks in and enjoys a full ration
of Field & Trial Superior.
Field & Trial Superior is recommended for bitches in
whelp and during lactation and has the added benefit of being
wheat gluten free.'
It is high protein and fat so probably not suitable for the
lounge lizard kind of dog!
Ingredients
Free from artifical flavourings, colourants and preservatives.
Poultry meat meal, maize, chicken fat, white rice, whole
dried egg, beet pulp, yeast, vitamins and minerals.
Protein 30%, Oil 20%
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Skinner’s Lamb & Rice Sensitive
is a nutritionally complete hypoallergenic food, specially
formulated to be free from wheat, wheat gluten, dairy, beef,
egg and soya. It also contains a unique blend of traditional
culinary herbs known for their beneficial properties: seaweed,
alfalfa, thyme, fennel, basil, parsley, peppermint, garlic,
paprika, rosemary, sage, aniseed, fenugreek and yucca.
Ingredients
Free from artifical flavourings, colourants and preservatives.
Whole rice (40%), lamb meat meal (25%), barley, chicken fat,
linseed, vitamins and minerals, rosemary oil, culinary herb
mix.
Protein 20%, Oil 12%
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Field & Trial Salmon & Rice
contains Scottish salmon from a sustainable source, whole
rice, naked oats and peas. It is formulated to give an excellent
balance of Omega 3:6 fatty acids, which can help support your
dog's immune system. As a vaulable source of energy and to
maintain a healthy coat condition, it is also coated in natural
sunflower oil.
Salmon & Rice also contains enhanced levels of Glucosamine
and Chondroitin to help protect the joints of your dog.
Ingredients
Free from artifical flavourings, colourants and preservatives.
Whole rice (40%), salmon meal (17.50% dry weight), naked
oats, peas, sunflower oil, whole linseed, sugar beet pulp,
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Prices for Skinners
It's worth checking out the G
J Titmuss website for the range and prices
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