Dukes Farm dog food: veterinarian reviews and food review

Dukes Farm food line

There are three types of dry dog food:

Regular.
Grain-free.
Specialized.

All options are divided into different options: for dogs of a certain age and size.

For adult dogs

The manufacturer provides 3 options with high protein content: Adult Large, Medium, Mini. The first is intended for large dogs, and the second, third, for small and medium breeds.

All canned food is a balanced meal containing 65% meat products, as well as plant components such as spinach, rice, blueberries, and apples.

Based on the dog’s preferences, the following options are offered:

lamb, buffalo meat;
turkey with duck;
chicken giblets, tripe.

Each of the options presented above is suitable for dogs of all breeds. Such food will cost 189 rubles. for canned food weighing 400 g.

Grain-free and specialized diets

These foods do not contain elements that cause allergic reactions in dogs. They provide the animal’s body with all the necessary nutrients.

Each granule is treated with a jet of steam, which allows you to retain more vitamins and minerals in the product. The most budget-friendly option is with turkey for 1,370 rubles.

Meals with trout and duck will cost a little more, 1,420 rubles. Food with lamb and venison was rated the highest – 1,570 rubles. per package weighing 2 kg.

Grain-free canned dog food costs 137 rubles. for 200 g, contain cranberries, spinach, as well as the following meat ingredients:

lamb;
chicken;
rabbit with duck;
turkey.

Expert opinion

Anna Abramenko

An avid dog lover. Experience in veterinary medicine since 2009.

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Animals over 7 years old are offered food containing 52% deer, lamb, and fish.

The food includes easily digestible proteins necessary for the aging body, allowing you to maintain a decent quality of life for the dog.

The price for a package weighing 2 kg is 1370 rubles. Canned food costs 117 rubles.

For animals prone to developing food allergies to meat components, a special Sensitive line was developed in two versions based on duck and salmon. These products will cost 1370 rubles. for 2 kg.

For puppies

The list of Dukes farm food for young dogs looks more modest, but is also divided into 2 types depending on the size of the animal: Puppy Large for large puppies and Mini for small breeds. You can find out about other foods for large breed dogs in this article.

Both options contain high-quality chicken, rice, oats, barley, as well as salmon fillet and trout.

The difference lies only in the proportions, which were specially selected depending on the needs of growing organisms of different breeds.

A package weighing 2 kg costs 963 rubles. Owners who do not like to visit the pet store often can purchase 12 kg for 4,330 rubles.

Kinds

A total of 8 types of dry food:

For kittens with a duck.
For adult cats with chicken.
For adult cats with duck.
For adult cats with lamb.
For adult cats with duck and rabbit.
For sterilized cats with chicken.
For sterilized cats with turkey and rabbit.
For older cats with turkey.

It’s strange, but on the English version of the official website there are only five types of food, which does not allow us to compare the compositions of all food in Russian and English. And the site itself seems somehow unfinished. We will work with what we have.

I would like to note the attractive, laconic packaging - not at all flashy, which is generally correct; the detailed composition and good raw materials should speak for the quality of the product, and not marketing gimmicks.

The food is packaged in 300 g and 2 kg packages.

Composition of Dukes Farm feed

This brand has been assigned a super premium class. The main part in the list of ingredients is meat, which is represented by veal, turkey, duck or chicken.

Fish ingredients include salmon or trout.

In general, according to the manufacturer, meat products account for half of the total diet. However, during the cooking process, the liquid contained in the meat evaporates, causing this fraction to decrease.

The necessary supply of carbohydrates is replenished by easily digestible grain crops, such as rice, barley, oats with the addition of corn flour.

Dukes Farm dog food does not contain wheat products, which lead to allergic reactions in dogs.

An equally important role in maintaining immunity and proper metabolism is played by polyunsaturated acids, which are present in flaxseed oil with chicken fat.

These products also have anti-inflammatory properties, which veterinarians say can help keep your dog healthy and energetic.

In addition to the main energy sources, Dukes Farm food contains many beneficial herbs and additives, such as:

Cranberry is a natural antioxidant, a source of vitamin C. Prevents the development of infections of the urinary system and intestines in dogs, regulates the acidity of urine.
Yucca Schidigera is a plant that stimulates digestive activity and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Suppresses the growth of pathogenic flora, reducing the unpleasant odor of dog excrement. Strengthens overall immunity.
Psyllium seeds are a source of fiber. Normalizes digestion, forms proper stool.
Algae that contain sufficient amounts of iodine and minerals. Improves thyroid function and coat quality.
Nettle is another source of vitamin C, B1, B2, calcium, magnesium and copper. Has tonic, stimulating, diuretic effects.

Dukes Pharm brand dog food does not contain preservatives, flavors or flavor enhancers. Its production also does not use soy products, by-products or synthetic additives.

conclusions

So, let's summarize the review. Let's start with the pros:

nice packaging;
a decent amount of quality meat ingredients – 62-68%;
rare fats in the composition;
no artificial colors, flavors, etc.;
reasonable price - about 1.5 thousand rubles per 2 kg package.

Cons of Duke's Farm food:

Incomplete information on the manufacturer's and seller's websites undermines consumer confidence.
The food is not grain-free.
There is a little bit of marketing - claiming that algae will ensure the proper functioning of the thyroid gland and heart, and cranberries will save you from ICD, the manufacturer is disingenuous, since the exact amount of these additives is not known, as well as their effectiveness.
There is little information on a guaranteed analysis, although it is most likely indicated on the food package and can be found in the store.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of the Dukes Farm food series include:
availability due to low cost compared to other super premium class analogues;
high percentage of selected meat components;
use of useful complexes of vitamins and microelements;
absence of by-products and chemical additives in the production process.

Among the disadvantages are:
the use of corn flour - a cheap filler, more typical for low and medium quality feed;
the impossibility of widespread acquisition, due to the fact that in Russia the brand is sold only in the Beethoven chain of stores.

Advantages and disadvantages

Balanced ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
A lot of animal protein, which is so necessary for animals (more than a third of the total mass of feed).
There are no chemical dyes, flavor enhancers, medications, GMOs, or flavorings.
If you compare this food with other brands of the same class, Dukes Farm is noticeably cheaper.

This food can only be bought in Beethoven stores, and they are not available in all localities.
Grains, albeit in minimal quantities, are present.
The exact amount of minerals and vitamins on the packs is not indicated.
There is little information about the manufacturer, there is no website where one could find out more information.

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Manufacturer

The dog food is produced in the United Kingdom by Golden Acres. The company's plant is considered one of the most advanced and technically equipped.

The patented Freshtrusion technology uses a dual thermal extruder to replace flour with fresh meat during the production process.

This method maintains high protein digestibility and preserves natural vitamins and minerals.

The carbohydrates found in rice or potatoes are processed without the stickiness associated with other dog foods. This allows you to preserve the original taste and smell of all components, and the content of meat products can reach 70%.

A special vacuum spraying apparatus evenly distributes fats and other beneficial substances. The feed manufacturing process is completed with two-stage drying, which eliminates excess moisture.

All ingredients are purchased from reliable suppliers and undergo strict quality control in accordance with European legislation.

Why is Dukes Pharm better than other foods?

Dukes Farm dog food contains natural meat and fish products. The manufacturer does not add questionable or low-quality components of animal origin.

For comparison, the famous Italian food Almo Nature, in addition to fresh meat, also uses its derivatives, without any specifications.

You should not buy food that does not indicate the source of meat. This can lead the animal to indigestion, diarrhea and vomiting.

Equally important is the absence of wheat products in the feed. This additive, found in other low-quality diets, often provokes allergic reactions in dogs.

The carbohydrates used in Dukes Pharm products are obtained exclusively from barley, oats and white rice. In grain-free variations, the manufacturer uses sweet potatoes, sweet potatoes or peas.

Vitamin A (26,000 IU) contained in the food has a beneficial effect on the dog’s vision and helps strengthen the skeleton. D3 (1700 IU) improves immunity and is responsible for regulating phosphorus and calcium metabolism.

The values of these supplements exceed those of its closest competitors, such as Arden Grange (16000, 1100 IU), Eukanuba (13000, 850 IU), making Dukes Farm the preferred choice for dogs.

Our verdict

Reviews for Duke's Farm food on the Internet are very diverse, some praise, others criticize, but one cannot help but notice a large number of strange statements like:

“the food is bad because it is sold only in Russia”;
“the food is bad because Beethoven ordered it”;
“the dog didn’t like the taste”;
“the cat refused to eat”;
“The dog started having terrible diarrhea, although she didn’t give anything else besides this food, borscht and kefir.”

There was even one absolutely amazing review about how a dog broke out in a rash after switching to Duke's Farm, and despite the fact that the vet diagnosed a staph infection, somehow the food ended up being to blame. Some reviews suggest “sabotage” by competitors.

We want to be as objective as possible. We have no special complaints about the composition of the food; it is a fairly high-quality product that corresponds to the super-premium category. As for the official website, some mysteries regarding the origin of the food - there is something for the manufacturer and distributors of food to work on. The Oddball Cat recommends Duke's Farm dry food, but we still advise you to be vigilant.

Reviews from veterinarians

Victor Kuplinov: “The composition of Dukes Pharm food for puppies meets the needs of a growing dog’s body. The microelements contained in herbal supplements strengthen the skeleton and develop the muscular system.”

Sergey Medvedkin: “Diets of this brand can be used to feed dogs with allergic reactions. Preference should be given to hypoallergenic meats such as lamb or rabbit.”

Evgenia Lopatkina: “Dukes Farm food is distinguished by a rich set of plant nutritional components that cannot be neglected. These supplements not only improve metabolism, but also strengthen the immune system.”

"Dux Pharm" is an excellent balanced dog food containing the entire range of essential nutrients.
The quality of the products is guaranteed by the English manufacturer, and the wide range will please your pet with different taste variations.