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Black Gold Explorer Beef Meal & Barley Formula Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

Black Gold Explorer Beef Meal & Barley Formula Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

By Black Gold 16 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
4.4 /10
Quality
6.0
Value
7.0
Design
6.0
Function
7.0
Durability
6.5

In a Nutshell

  • The kibble size is too small for larger dogs which makes it suitable for puppies or small dogs
  • There are concerns about unsatisfactory smell
  • Oils and cheese might be added to encourage consumption but this doesn't cover the problem at hand.

Quick Verdict

The Black Gold Explorer Beef Meal & Barley Formula Dry Dog Food receives mixed reviews. While many dogs love the taste, some pet owners find the kibble size too small for larger breeds and breed preferences. Other concerns include the dog ignoring it.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 16
Would Recommend 70%
Would Buy Again 25%
Avg Lifespan 9 months

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Taste (5)

    Many dogs love the taste and eat every morsel.

  • Nutrition (2)

    Contains healthy ingredients and is balanced for nutrition.

Cons

  • Kibble Size (2) major

    The kibble is too small for larger breeds.

  • Smell (2) critical

    Some reviewers found an unpleasant smell.

Quality Trend: Declining

New reviews report smaller kibble and unpleasant smell.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Small to medium breed dogs or puppies — Kibble size is suitable for them.

Skip If

  • Large breed dogs — Kibble size is too small and may not be suitable.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 3 to 16 months

Factors: quality of storage, lifestyle of dog, transportation of goods

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Store in a cool, dry place.

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Laminate
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Vinyl

Rating Distribution

4.2
16 reviews
5★
63%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
6%
1★
31%

Highlighted Reviews

— Dog mom 5 found helpful

"My dogs love it"

— Rhonda

"my dogs do not like it"

Bottom Line

If you have a larger breed dog or are looking for a food that appeals universally to all breeds, you may want to consider other options.

4.4 /10
Poor