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Sportsman's Pride Dog Food Review

Company HQ

LocationRed Bay, Alabama us-flag

Parent company

Sunshine Mills

Sourcing and Manufacturing

LocationUnited States us-flag

Type of food

Dry Dog Food, Dry Puppy Food

Ratings

50%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 39%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 64%
? 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 4%
? 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 92%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 59%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
Pros
  • High protein content
  • Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
  • Affordable
  • All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
  • Some recipes contain plant-based protein
  • The brand has been previously recalled

Brand Overview

Sportsman’s Pride is a Sunshine Mills brand. The product line includes dog food, puppy food, cat food, and kitten food. Sportsman’s Pride pet foods are available in wet and dry formulas. The Sportsman’s Pride cat food line is branded as Buttons and Bows.

How Much Does Sportsman's Pride Dog Food Cost

We’ve compared Sportsman's Pride dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Sportsman's Pride Dry Dog Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$1.38$3.69-63%
Price per 100 kcal$0.08$0.38-79%
Price per day$0.05$0.23-78%

Sportsman's Pride Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Sportsman's Pride Dry Puppy Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$0.97$3.84-75%
Price per 100 kcal$0.05$0.23-77%
Price per day$0.03$0.14-79%

Sportsman's Pride Dry Puppy Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Sportsman's Pride Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Sportsman's Pride dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Dry Dog Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 28.80% 30.01% -4%
DM Fat 18.88% 15.84% +19%
DM Fiber 3.73% 5.49% -32%
DM Carb 48.59% 47.75% +2%

Dry Puppy Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 36.36% 32.35% +12%
DM Fat 23.86% 17.94% +33%
DM Fiber 3.41% 4.66% -27%
DM Carb 36.36% 44.25% -18%

All of Sportsman's Pride dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

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

Sportsman's Pride - Dry Dog Food (11/26/2018) -+
Date:11/26/2018
Company Name:Sunshine Mills Inc.
Product Description:Dry Dog Food
Recall Reason:Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Sportsman's Pride - Pet Food (10/08/2020) -+
Date:10/08/2020
Company Name:Sunshine Mills, Inc.
Product Description:Pet Food
Recall Reason:May Contain Aflatoxin
Sportsman's Pride - Dog Food Products (06/03/2021) -+
Date:06/03/2021
Company Name:Sunshine Mills, Inc.
Product Description:Dog Food Products
Recall Reason:Salmonella contamination

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FAQ

faq-item-image Who owns Sportsman's Pride dog food?

Sportsman's Pride is owned by Sunshine Mills.

faq-item-image Where is Sportsman's Pride dog food made?

Sportsman's Pride is manufactured in the United States us-flag.

faq-item-image Is Sportsman's Pride AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of Sportsman's Pride recipes are AAFCO approved.

faq-item-image Has Sportsman's Pride dog food been recalled?

Sportsman's Pride has been recalled 3 times in the years 2018, 2020, and 2021.

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