About the manufacturer
Grandin food production is located in two European countries. The Czech plant Dibas AS produces dry croquettes, and the German company Landguth produces canned food. There is no information on the official website about who owns the Grandin trademark, however, both production enterprises meet sanitary and technological requirements. Grandin products are developed with the participation of breeders and veterinarians, using high-quality raw materials. The line of food belongs to the super-premium class.
Feed composition
In Grandin, the content of fresh meat reaches 30-50%, components of animal origin - up to 70% (in canned food), several types of meat are used. Let's look at the ingredients of the composition using the example of food for adult dogs of any breed with lamb:
- protein source - a combination of fresh meat and dried lamb, dehydrated chicken meat, hydrolyzed lamb liver. This combination restores the dog’s need for proteins and animal fats;
- The main source of carbohydrates is rice, and the main source of fiber is beet pulp and apple pulp. These are completely natural products that remain when processing and peeling vegetables;
- source of amino acids – poultry fat, salmon meat;
- Brewer's yeast, chicory root, and yucca are used as additional components in the feed.
Grandin is balanced in nutritional components, contains vitamins, macro- and microelements. No supplements are required to keep your pet healthy and fit.
Formulation and nutritional content
We analyze the composition of the feed mixture using the example of food for kittens and pregnant females:
Composition of Grandin feed
Meat and fish ingredients come first. A variety of foods ensures that the protein is balanced in amino acids. Chicken and salmon fat are more suitable for the cat's body than vegetable oils.
The manufacturer has prepared grain-free food for kittens and pregnant females. Cats need small amounts of carbohydrates. Therefore, starch comes from potatoes and green peas. The latter is a source of dietary fiber. Beet pulp (dry pulp) is a sorbent that absorbs and retains excess moisture. Apples contain antioxidants and pectin, which are absorbed by beneficial bacteria in the large intestine. Whey (apparently milk whey) is also added to the feed mixture. It contains lactose, which is only accessible to the enzymes of beneficial bacteria. Two types of yeast were included in the feed. These are sources of B vitamins, as well as immunomodulators.
The plant complex contains natural antiseptics, preservatives, dietary fiber, and biologically active substances. Chicory rhizome is included in all premium and holistic feeds as a reservoir of Inulin, a prebiotic that nourishes microflora. Yucca has the ability to partially absorb unpleasant odors emanating from cat excrement.
The feed mixture included rosemary extract, Taurine, DL-methionine, antioxidants, and preservatives. Perhaps this is why consumers consider Grandin food not a holistic product, but a super-premium product. The energy value of the feed is high – 4306 kcal/kg due to the large amount of fat – 22%. A high level of protein (38%) ensures intensive growth, embryo development, and abundant lactation.
Advantages and disadvantages
Grandin food is popular due to its high-quality composition and high protein content.
Advantages:
- a large number of meat components in dry food and canned food for dogs;
- complete composition;
- lack of grain crops (wheat, corn);
- The packaging indicates the percentage composition of all ingredients.
Cons of Grandin food:
- unclear wording in the composition;
- presence of preservatives and antioxidants;
- the use of two types of meat, which causes difficulties when choosing food for dogs with allergies;
- Difficult to purchase, high price.
Grandin is easier to buy in online stores; this product is rarely found in retail chains. Some foods in the line contain grains, which is not suitable for dogs with digestive problems.
conclusions
Due to the high meat content in the food, it can certainly be recommended to any dog breeder. However, the discrepancy between the information on the packaging and the composition is a little scary. Only the manufacturer knows what kind of meat this food is made from.
If you are not afraid of vague composition data, then you can safely take this food.
- 0.4 kilograms of dry food will cost you 200 - 300 rubles,
- for 1.5 kg. you will give 500 - 700 rubles,
- for 3 kg. — 1,000 — 1,200 rub.
Canned food costs about 120 rubles. for 200 gr. and 160 rub. for 400 gr.
We award this dog food 4 stars.
Why is this food better than others?
Grandin food and canned food belongs to the premium class. The following brands can be recommended as analogues:
Karmy
Acana
Brit Care
Monge
Purina
The Grandin line of food is low cost and contains a large amount of fresh meat. The product can be recommended for dogs of all breeds and sizes.
Dry food
When choosing dry dog food, you need to take into account the age, weight and health characteristics of your pet. The Grandin brand offers the following solutions.
Adult All Breeds
A complete diet for mature dogs of all breeds. Does not contain grains, which is important for pets with allergies to this product. It is made from fresh lamb meat, the content of which reaches up to 15%.
Adult Large
For all large breed dogs containing chicken. The granules have an increased size, contain up to 22% fresh meat, there are no GMOs or other harmful components. To increase digestibility and palatability, the food is soaked in meat juice.
Puppy Small
Balanced food for small breed puppies, pregnant and lactating dogs. The granules contain up to 50% chicken meat, which fully meets the animal's daily protein requirement. There is a full range of necessary minerals and vitamins. The granules are of reduced size, which is convenient for feeding even dogs of decorative breeds.
Puppy&Junior Large
The food is recommended for young dogs of large breeds and giants. It contains a mixture of meats: chicken, pork, beef. The protein content is 28%, which is enough to maintain health and physical activity. The food contains wheat, which is important to consider when feeding pets with digestive problems.
Conclusions about Grandin food
Reviews about Grandin dry dog food are mostly positive, although in general there are still quite a few of them. The composition as a whole is quite good, so the Dai Paw website has no reason not to recommend this food - in terms of price/quality ratio it is quite a good choice.
Grandin dog food price
- Dry food Grandin for dogs 0.4 kg - from 229 to 319 rubles;
- Dry dog food Grandin 1.5 kg - from 550 to 799 rubles;
- Dry dog food Grandin 3 kg - from 1099 to 1239 rubles;
- Dry food Grandin for dogs 12 kg - from 3990 to 4290 rubles;
*The prices shown are current as of the end of January 2022 and may change significantly over time.
Canned food
Grandin canned meat can be used as a complete meal or as a supplement to your daily diet. The advantages of this product are naturalness and a large amount of meat. Flavors:
With lamb, 70%
With beef, 70%
Wet food comes in a 400 g can. They are recommended only for adult dogs from 1 year to 6 years.
Briefly about the main thing
- Grandin is a premium food produced in factories in Germany and the Czech Republic.
- For production, fresh and dehydrated lamb, chicken and beef are used. The content of meat components reaches 70%.
- Grandin has a balanced composition, containing all the necessary minerals and vitamins. Disadvantages - high price, difficulty in purchasing and unclear wording on the packaging.
- The Grandin line includes dry and wet food for dogs of all breeds, puppies and lactating bitches.
Have you purchased Grandin food for your dog? Share your impressions of this brand in the comments.
Dog food: reviews
Dry and wet dog food of the Grandin brand have been sold on the pet supply market for a long time, so reviews about them are easy to find.
Veterinarians
Stanislav, a veterinarian with 10 years of experience, shared his opinion about Grandin food on the forum. According to him, the diet of this brand is firmly in the premium class, but a number of omissions from the manufacturer do not allow the doctor to say that the nutrition is as good as it says on the official website. This is part of the marketing strategy. We are talking primarily about the statement that the food is grain-free. This is not true, because instead of wheat, corn or other grains they contain rice. It is not dangerous for dogs, but it is not beneficial either. It is worth mentioning that the brand’s assortment does not include special diets or veterinary lines, unlike Grandorf and other brands. Otherwise, Grandin is a decent food for animals.
Dog breeders
Natalya writes a review of Grandin’s diet. She has a 1.3 year old German Shepherd. According to Natalya, earlier, when drawing up a nutrition plan for her pet, she gave preference to natural products and ingredients. But over time, she noticed that the dog was poorly digesting the food it received. It was decided to try dry food. After a long search, the choice settled on Grandin. Natalya notes the good composition of the product, rich in vitamins and animal proteins. “Grandin” suited her active and playful pet perfectly.
Olga is the owner of show and breeding dogs of different ages. She takes food selection seriously. Over the years, pets have tried different products, but now they have settled on Grandin. Olga makes sure that the dogs get all the necessary elements from their food and believes that “Grandin” is the best assistant in this. The main thing for her is a large percentage of meat contained, many vitamins, assortment, and good digestibility.
Julia faced a problem: her Chihuahua developed allergies. After much clarification, we realized that the dog had such reactions to food. The owner decided to switch her pet to dry food and chose Grandin. She bought a small package of 400 g to try. She notes that the lock on the package is strong, the size is convenient for a trial time and for travel. From day one, her dog enjoyed eating Grandin. The small size of the granules is convenient for a small dog. After 3 months, the allergy completely disappeared.
Grandin dog food is a balanced diet for pets that has mostly positive reviews. The price-quality ratio, composition, content of microelements and vitamins make it attractive to dog breeders.
