The name of the British food brand Barking Heads translates as “barking heads,” so the creators of these products clearly have a certain amount of humor. Barking Heads food was introduced in 2008. Within this brand you can only find dog food. The manufacturer Pet Food UK Ltd also produces cat diets, but under a different name.
A general overview of Barking Heads will give you some insight into these diets. The description of “Barking Heads”, which is given by the manufacturer himself, classifies the diets as “ultra-premium”, and also calls them “holistic food”.
On the official Barking Heads website, the manufacturer states that these diets contain no artificial colors, preservatives or flavoring additives, and all food ingredients are sourced exclusively from the UK. By the way, there are two official Barking Heads websites on the Internet - a Russian copy of the old British version and an updated website in English.
Compound
Maintaining excellent physical fitness, health and good appearance of dogs is possible thanks to the balanced formulation of Barking Heads dry food. The main components of the composition are fresh meat and fish: chicken, turkey, lamb, trout, duck, salmon, which act as the main source of protein.
The manufacturer avoids the use of flavor enhancers, artificial preservatives, GMOs and dyes in its products. Due to the fact that many animals do not accept additives such as wheat, soy and corn, they are also excluded from the composition.
The main source of carbohydrates is brown rice, which supports the normal functioning of the dog's digestive tract. For pets with gastrointestinal sensitivity, Barking Heads food is recommended, which contains white rice and crushed oats. Both products help keep cholesterol levels low, and the addition of seaweed helps promote bone development and strength.
The vegetables included in the food - tomatoes, potatoes and carrots - enrich the dog's body with nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins.
Barking Heads food also contains additional ingredients, including:
- barley is a source of copper, selenium and cleansing fibers that are easily removed from the body;
- peas are a storehouse of fiber;
- salmon, linseed and sunflower oils;
- docosahexaenoic acid, which develops visual and brain functions;
- chondroitin and glucosamine for healthy joints and ligaments;
- methylsulfonylmethane - accelerates healing and has anti-inflammatory properties;
- prebiotics - intended for the normal functioning of digestion and boosting the immune system;
- complex of vitamins and minerals.
Advantages and disadvantages
Let's consider what advantages and disadvantages the food has.
About the advantages
The benefits include:
- the presence of real meat in the required quantity;
- the presence of the necessary vitamins and minerals;
- availability of a wide range;
- the prevalence of the product, the absence of difficulties with acquisition.
Did you know? As it turned out, when drinking water, dogs curl their tongues into a spoon shape not up, but down.
Barking Heads food range
Breeders and dog owners speak positively about Barking Heads products, noting the wide selection and high-quality composition. The British company offers a really wide range of feed. The line includes the following varieties:
- Big Foot Lamb/Chicken. Food designed for adults. Available in chicken and lamb flavors. Contains a large amount of proteins, which guarantees a boost of energy for the pet, and the natural fats included in the composition have a beneficial effect on the circulatory system. Barking Heads also contains grains, including rice.
- Lamb & Rice Adult Dog. Food against hair loss, dullness and fragility. The recipe is monoprotein, the main ingredient and source of protein is lamb meat.
- Quackers Grain Free and Turkey Delight Grain Free. They are combined into one series because they are universal and designed for dogs of all breeds. Both varieties of Barking Heads food consist of half meat: in the first case, turkey, in the second, duck. The composition is completely grain-free, which makes it an excellent diet for active animals aged one year and older. The manufacturer also offers food in which more than half of the ingredients are salmon and trout meat.
- Fusspot. Food with a monoprotein formula, developed for dogs of medium and large breeds. More than 45% of the composition is dehydrated poultry and chicken, additional components are dried potatoes and mineral supplements.
- Lamb & Rice Adult Small Dog and Adult Small Breed Chicken. Two types of Barking Heads monoprotein food for small breed dogs. Thanks to the small size of the granules, it is easier for dogs to chew it. The main ingredients are rice, lamb and chicken.
- Tiny Paws Quackers Grain Free. Suitable for small breed dogs, 50 percent duck meat. Barking Heads also contains trout meat - 11 percent of the total.
- Tender Loving Care. Diet for pets with digestive tract problems. Most of the composition comes from chicken meat with the exception of complex carbohydrates, which complicate the absorption of food.
- Fat Dog Slim. Barking Heads unique sweet potato food, designed specifically for overweight dogs. There are no fats in the composition, the main source of proteins is chicken meat.
- Senior Dog. A balanced diet with rice and chicken, designed for elderly pets over seven years of age. It contains a large amount of fats and proteins, which prevents muscle atrophy. The health of joints and ligaments is supported by chondroitin and glucosamine.
When choosing dog food, they rely on the pet’s age, general condition, breed and activity. The diet is changed gradually, and the dog’s complete transition to the new diet occurs within two to three weeks.
Barking Heads food is available in 2, 6, 12 and 18 kilogram packages.
What can replace Barking Heads?
If it happens that you do not have the opportunity to purchase Barking Heads, then you can replace it with a good food of another brand:
- premium class: Hills Ideal Balance, Royal Canin;
- super-premium class: Guabi Natural (“Guabi Natural”), 1st Choice (“Fest Choice”), Gina (“Gina”);
- holistic class: Applaws, Almo Nature, Innova Evo.
I once had a situation where I had to look for new food. The vet recommended several foods that suit my cat and also gave me a rough feeding schedule. In our case, it was important to change food gradually. On the first day, I only added a few pellets of the new food to the bowl with the old one. The next day I added a little more new crickets and slightly reduced the amount of old food. After a week, the cat calmly ate the new diet. During this time, I managed to observe the condition of the animal. If a cat were allergic to a new product, I would immediately notice it and stop feeding it the new food.
Table: food that can replace Barking Heads
| Name | Flavor options | Type of feed | Protein sources | Unwanted Ingredients | Guaranteed performance | Calorie content | Price |
| Hills Ideal Balance | Fish, poultry, meat | Dry and wet | poultry/fish meal, potatoes (and gluten), pea flour, broth | Potatoes, pea flour |
| Up to 4010 kcal/kg | From 270 rubles (300 g) |
| Guabi Natural | Fish, poultry | Fresh meat, fish, meat meal, offal, gluten, powdered eggs | Yeast, sugar |
| Up to 3915 kcal/kg | From 570 rubles (1.5 kg) | |
| 1st Choice | Dry | Fresh meat (fish), meat/fish meal, powdered eggs, hydrolysates, gluten | Pea fiber |
| Up to 3190 kcal/kg | From 560 rubles (900 g) | |
| Orijen | Poultry, sea fish, | Fresh meat, whole eggs, organ meats, fish/meat meal | Potato |
| Up to 4160 kcal/kg | (340 g) | |
| Applaws | Chicken, fish, meat, fruit | Dry and wet | Dried chicken, minced poultry, broth, egg powder, | Brewer's yeast, potatoes | Not specified | From 300 rubles (400 g) | |
| Almo Nature | Chicken or fish with shrimp or pumpkin, rabbit, seafood | Fresh meat, vegetable protein extracts | Yeast |
| Up to 4300 kcal/kg | From 80 rubles (70 g) |
Photo gallery: food that can replace Barking Heads
All Applaus products are manufactured in accordance with UK quality regulations
Holistic class cat food "Almo Nature" is produced in Italy
Guabi food is produced in Brazil by Guabi Petcare Alimentos
1st Choice cat food formula developed in Canada (PLB International Inc.)
Hill's has several different lines of food (you can choose a veterinary diet)
Customer Reviews
Barking Heads brand food is presented in a wide range on the Russian market and has gained considerable popularity over the years. Breeders and dog owners speak positively about the brand’s food, noting its high quality and beneficial effect on the pet’s body. The product does not cause allergic reactions.
Veterinarians confirm the opinion of dog owners and breeders about Barking Heads food, noting its balanced formulation and versatility. The diet is suitable for pets of different breeds, sizes, ages and activity levels. Experts recommend consulting with veterinarians before switching your pet to a new type of food.
"Premium" in superlatives
Advertising of this class of food is not widespread. This is an elite product, which you can learn about at exhibitions, in clubs, on specialized websites or from a good veterinarian.
If you compare the review of Barking Heads food in different EU countries, you can notice: the product is classified as ultra-premium and holistic super-premium. The point is not the difficulty of translation: both statements are true, since there are no clear boundaries between close classes. The classification itself was invented not by scientists, but by marketers to orient the buyer.
Manufacturers of super-premium products and their crowning ultra-feeds adhere to two directions: for adequate nutrition, the animal’s diet must contain a lot of grains; The composition of food for dogs and cats is better correlated with the food they eat in nature - animals. Barking Heads cat food follows the “meat” feeding concept. For example, the proportion of meat and other ingredients in a can of “Purlyka” is ninety-six to four percent: salmon – forty-five; chicken - twenty-eight; chicken broth - twenty-five; minerals, salmon oil, sunflower oil - the remaining four percent.
For adult dogs
Let's look at the main rules:
- It is advisable that the food be at room temperature. The pet does not need to be overfed. With short-term malnutrition, there will be no lethargy and weakness, but excess weight significantly reduces the quality of life and also reduces its duration.
- Ideal option: Fluffy has eaten his portion, licks the bowl and leaves. If he stays near the bowl for a long time and licks all the crumbs from the floor, you need to slightly change his diet.
- The portion size should be increased gradually, adding a little more food every 2 days. There is no need to do this right away, as the dog will constantly demand more.
- If your pet avoids eating, you need to find out the reason for this behavior. There is no need to force your dog to eat. This behavior indicates that it is better for the body to remain in a hungry state for some time.
- If your pet has missed one meal, then there is nothing to worry about, but if 2 or more, it is important to take him to the veterinarian in order to determine the cause of his poor health. This may be a symptom of a serious illness. Adults should be given food 1-2 times a day.
Manufacturer information
Barking Heads is a dog food created in 2008. Competent and competent specialists from the British company Pet Food UK Ltd created two brands: one (Barking Heads) produces dog food, and the other (Meowing Heads) produces tasty and high-quality food for cats. Manufacturers prepare food only from natural products of the highest quality and do not use chemical preservatives.
A dog's health depends on the quality of its diet.
For your information! Food additives with code E are excluded from the composition. Manufacturers call these additives “E-villains”.
Creators often use humor in brand names and product names and come up with unusual names.
Dry diets consist of 45–50% meat or fish. Sources of carbohydrates include legumes, brown rice and potatoes. Canned food consists of 80% meat, to which beans, seaweed, vegetables, sweet potatoes or broth have been added.
Important! Your dog should always have a cup of clean drinking water.
