Sportsman's Pride 26/14 Large Breed Dry Puppy Food, 40-lb bag
In a Nutshell
- Extremely bad smell
- Dogs refuse to eat it even with adding sauces and gravy
- Unfit for donating to rescue or shelter
Quick Verdict
Customers have reported strong unpleasant smells from this food numerous times. Dogs refuse to eat even with enhancements.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Critical Warnings
Rancid smell and dogs refusing to eat.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
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Rancid Smell (2) critical
The food has a strong, unpleasant smell.
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Dogs Refuse to Eat (2) major
Dogs refuse to eat the food even with added sauces and gravy.
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
✗ Skip If
- • Any dog owners feeding their large-breed puppies — Dogs refuse to eat this food and there are better, cheaper alternatives all around available,
Durability & Care
Cleaning Methods
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
Is this food suitable for puppies?
No, the rancid smell and dogs refusing to eat make it unusable. We do not recommend buying this.
Can I mix this food with other brands to make it palatable?
Aspectantly there is no reason to mix it with another food as it is unusable from what we have discussed and is in the text. its a matter of personal liking but it definately isnt worth buying.
Highlighted Reviews
"I opened the bag of the large breed puppy formula and the rancid smell was so unbelievably bad. I called Chewy and in true Chewy fashion they refunded me for the bag. I threw the entire 40 lb bag into the trash. It was not worthy of donating to a rescue or shelter. I won't buy this food again."
Bottom Line
In conclusion, this Sportsman's Pride Large Breed Puppy Food should be completely avoided. It indeed has no redeeming traits or qualities.