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Sport Dog Food Elite Series Herding Dog Grain-Free Buffalo & Sweet Potato Formula Dry Dog Food

Sport Dog Food Elite Series Herding Dog Grain-Free Buffalo & Sweet Potato Formula Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
New York City, New York
Parent company
Sport Dog
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.10
Primary proteins
  • Buffalo Meal
  • Pork Meal
  • Catfish Meal

Ingredients

Buffalo Meal, Dried Sweet Potato, Dried Potato, Pork Meal, Coconut Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Catfish Meal, Cassava Root, Yeast Culture, Salmon Oil, Calcium Propionate, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Kelp Meal, Natural Flavors, Zinc Amino Acid Complex (Chelate), Sea Salt, Iron Amino Acid Complex (Chelate), Inulin (Chicory Root), Dried Pumpkin, Dried Carrot, Dried Blueberry, Dried Cranberry, Yucca Schidigera Extract (Probiotic), Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Complex (Chelate), Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Complex (Chelate), Selenium Yeast, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Niacin (Vitamin B3), L-Carnitine, D-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B8), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Green Tea Extract, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract, Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product (Probiotic), Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product (Probiotic), Bifido Bacterium Bifidium Fermentation Product (Probiotic), Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product (Probiotic).

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

Overall Score

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66%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 46%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 72%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 71%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 81%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

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Protein: 30%

Fat: 15%

Fiber: 3.3%

Moisture: 9%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 42.7%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 32.97%

Fat: 16.48%

Fiber: 3.63%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 46.92%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 27.49%

Fat: 33.38%

Carb: 39.13%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Sport Dog Food has never had a product recall
  • Contains kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Some dogs may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Sport Dog Food since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Sport Dog Food has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Sport Dog Food Elite Series Herding Dog Grain-Free Buffalo & Sweet Potato Formula Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Buffalo Meal. Blood meal is dehydrated, ground blood that is drained from slaughtered animals as part of the butchering process. While this product might sound unappetizing to us, the blood meal in pet food can be a good source of iron and other essential nutrients.

The second ingredient is Dried Sweet Potato. Dried sweet potato is a dehydrated root vegetable that offers vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. In pet food, dried sweet potato is sometimes used as a source of grain-free carbohydrate.

The third ingredient is Dried Potato. Dried potato is made with dehydrated potato tubers, either with or without skin. Only the edible portion of the potato plant is used in production. In pet food, dried potato serves as a source of carbohydrates for energy, along with small amounts of vitamins and minerals. Potatoes can also enhance the texture of your companion’s food.

The fourth ingredient is Pork Meal. Pork meal is cooked, dried, and pulverized or ground tissue from swine. The pork meal in pet food is a source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

The fifth ingredient is Coconut Oil. Coconut oil is oil extracted from mature coconut flesh. In pet food, coconut oil can be a source of healthy fat and essential fatty acids. It also has natural antioxidant properties.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Sport Dog Food Elite Series Herding Dog Grain-Free Buffalo & Sweet Potato Formula Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$2.7

Market Price avg.

$3.59

% From the Avg

-25%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.17

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-27%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.10

Market Price avg.

$0.14

% From the Avg

-29%

Sport Dog Food Elite Series Herding Dog Grain-Free Buffalo & Sweet Potato Formula Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dry dog food.

Nutritional Analysis

Large breed dogs can certainly have a couple of nutritional needs unique to them. Orthopedic disease is chief among them. These can include hip and elbow dysplasia and earlier onset of arthritis. For this reason, somelarge dog breed foods may contain joint health ingredients like glucosamine and omega fatty acids. The risk of bloat is also much higher for large breed dogs, and this risk can be reduced with large kibble size and foods with a lower fat content.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Sport Dog Food Elite Series Herding Dog Grain-Free Buffalo & Sweet Potato Formula Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

32.97%

All Products avg.

30.04%

% From the Avg

+10%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

16.48%

All Products avg.

16.01%

% From the Avg

+3%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

3.63%

All Products avg.

5.36%

% From the Avg

-32%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

46.92%

All Products avg.

47.71%

% From the Avg

-2%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.

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