Wellness CORE Puppy Dry Dog Food, Grain-Free, High Protein, Natural, Chicken & Turkey Recipe, (12-Pound Bag)

We have fed this to our pup for about a year now and we have been nothing but pleased with the results. Health checkups have always been excellent and he enjoys the food. Though every dog is different I will explain our personal experience with our Male Australian Cattle Dog. -First of all, the quantity of food. We usually went through about a bag every two months. Our pup was for the most part self feeding. We would put out the recommended portion given on the bag, and he would eat it throughout the day. He seemed to be filled up quickly by it and that was awesome because I feel it was hard for him to over eat. He digested it very well and had a very regular schedule. -He loved the food. For the first 4 months that we had him, we used nothing but the bits of dog food as incentive and treats for training. It was great because it was feeding him within his daily amount and it was portioned perfectly. -He is now 1 year old and is healthy, active, and strong. One thing that is super noticeable is that his fur is still incredibly smooth and soft despite him blowing his puppy coat. His nails are very strong and aren't brittle as well. -The only thing that could be considered a "con" is the pretty much ever present flatulence. This is a normal and expected effect of the digestion grain free diets. Though potent, we can live with it... Overall, I highly recommend this food. I have not tried the other flavors, however soon we will be transitioning to and adult diet and may experiment. I can vouch for the puppy formula 100%. Though expensive, you end up buying less and getting a whole lot more.

This food is AMAZING!!! I rescued two puppies (Boxer/Lab) two days apart (that was an accident I assure you), but they were both sickly, one more so than the other. The first we rescued had digestive issues. They had been feeding her very cheap food. She had bathroom issues... It wasn't pretty - we will leave it at that. Her skin was dry and her coat wasn't very soft and the shedding. OH the shedding! The other puppy showed up two days later wrapped in a towel weighing 2 pounds! She really shouldn't have been away from her mom at this point but woe is me. She was so skinny you could see every bone in her little body. She had a huge pot belly from worms, and the amount of bite marks on her was so sad... She had bald spots and scabs all over. We did a bit of research on different foods and this one stood out. We wanted a grain free food that was also high in protien. We started them on it right away. We did not switch them slowly as it is recommended. Partly because we didn't want to pay for that cheap food, and partly because of the urgency of nutrition needs of the smaller one. They have been on this food for two months now, and bazinga! No more shedding, no more bathroom issues, no more bald spots, no more scabs, no more sick puppies! Our vet asked us which food we chose because he was so impressed with the results. Everyone that sees them says how awesome they look compared to when we rescued them. They are both now in their ideal weight ranges, and perfect check ups every time now. The older one has cholitis, and has no problems with this food. The little one couldn't eat hard food when we got her, we added just a tad of water to soften it and it worked perfectly. The bag is resealable.

My dog and I have differing opinions on this food. I bought it for her until she turned a year old because I feel like this is one of the best dog foods that I can still afford. I originally had her on Innova Puppy which, I feel, is another good choice, but, Wellness CORE seems like a slightly better choice and was actually more affordable thanks to Subscribe & Save. I love that this dog food doesn't contain any meat by-products or cheap fillers like Corn Gluten Meal. That was very very important to me. I want my dog's food to contain food. She thrived on this. She's lean and super strong. I don't know how much of that was helped by this food as she is a strong, energetic working breed. But around the time she turned 11 months old she just got bored with this flavor or something. She would push it around and didn't want to eat it anymore. I have switched her over to the Wellness CORE Ocean flavor now which she absolutely chows down on.

I did a lot of research and this food has the best ingredients. I have a Frenchie and his coat is amazing , lots of energy, healthy and overall he’s happy. He has been eating this food since he was born and I’m gonna continue feeding him this formula cause of the quality ingredients and high protein levels. Tip: if your dog gets older you can still continue feeding him this food (puppy) it contains large amounts of protein and you don’t have to change the formula just because he gets older. If you love your dog and he’s part of your family don’t be cheap and feed him the best. Also the bad lasts a lot.

WOW!!! This food has been awesome for my 9 month old cocker spaniel. She was struggling with allergies (ears, eyes, and skin) for months while on Merrick then Royal Canin, the brand recommended by our vet. She's been on allergy medicine, allergy shots, ear drops, eye drops, antibiotics.... it's expensive! I did some research and found Wellness Core and I AM SO GLAD I DID!! (Sorry for the shouting, but my excitement can't be held back.) About 2.5-3 weeks ago, her most recent skin irritation was a giant, swollen, oozy bump on her vulva... but, since switching fully to Wellness two weeks ago, her skin has COMPLETELY cleared. Her eyes and ears are noticeably less itchy. Honorable mention benefit: she is actually eating all of her food at each meal -- she's always been a picky eater, but she loves her food now! Finally, her attitude has been better -- probably because she feels better all around!! I am so grateful we made the switch to Wellness. If your dog is struggling with allergies, tiredness, grumpiness... or you just want your dog to be healthier, seriously consider giving Wellness Core a go!!

Our 4 month old cocker spaniel loves it. The ingredients are healthy. She looks healthy and it makes her coat shine.

REVIEW: 26 pound bag of Puppy kibble (flavor 5). When we adopted our puppy, I wanted the best. Merrick came up on the radar first but my wife balked at the price. Then I discovered Wellness and all my research showed it to be a top brand, rated 5 stars, and almost half the price of Merrick. In fact, the 26 pound bag is cheaper via Amazon than at my local pet superstore. I now subscribe to regular monthly delivery. When under the breeder's care, my puppy Zuzu ate IAMS (reviews are 3-star, not bad, not great) which is sometimes described as the "sugar cereal" of dog food. I was concerned about the transition and mapped out a gradual mixing plan. Zuzu proved me wrong and was eating pure Wellness by day 3 and now refuses to touch the old food. She absolutely loves it! The health benefits are tremendous and the ingredients are top notch with no fillers. It is an excellent protein source. The kibbles are shaped in small, round pieces and are very easy for her to pick up, chew and swallow. The bag is resealable and so far one 26 pound bag lasts us the month, but she is growing fast so that will likely change. One aspect I like is that the kibble doesn't have a strong odor; it is a pleasant, lighter smell than most other kibbles. I like that Wellness has a transition plan for moving from puppy phase to adult dog phase. What I say in this review is meaningless; it comes down to what Zuzu thinks, and she gives it two paws up. :) In the picture below she has just come in from a run in the snow and went straight to her food dish for lunch!

Switched to this after Acana branded food gave my puppy 4 straight weeks of diarrhea (it was as aweful as it sounds). Once I realized the food was not agreeing with him I switched him over to plain rice, and then started mixing this in over a few weeks. So far it has worked out great, we’re 2 bags deep and he hasn’t been having any more bowel issues :) it’s a bit more expensive, but it’s well worth not having to deal with that crap (literally).

I have an Ausky and she seems to like the food. The packaging is nice and I love that the bag is resealable. It also has a lower odor than some dog foods that I have tried which is nice so my entire pantry doesn't smell like dog food. It also seems to be helping to maintain a nice shiny coat on my dog. My dog will have times when she just completely ignores the food though.

We have a dachshund dog and we looked up many dog brands before purchasing this product. It is excellent quality. My dog loves it,and she has been on it for the past few years. I would highly recommend this dog food, .