Black Gold Explorer Original Performance Formula 26/18 Dry Dog Food, 50-lb bag
Give your intrepid adventurer exactly what they need to thrive with Black Gold’s Explorer Original Performance Formula 26/18 Dry Dog Food! Carefully balanced with all the necessary nutrients needed to lead an active, adventurous lifestyle, this formula gives your dog all the energy they need to hunt, track, explore or just be your sidekick. Formulated with all the essential oils needed to maintain strong cognitive function and gut-friendly prebiotics for increased digestibility, your dog will thrive on Black Gold Explorer.
Key Benefits- This wholesome formula is made in the USA with no by-products, artificial colors or chemical preservatives.
- Includes added glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for healthy joints and added mobility.
- Crafted with an essential oil blend of Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids for DHA and EPA.
- This nutrient dense formula contains prebiotics and oatmeal for sensitive stomachs.
- Made with high protein to support increased energy levels for stamina and endurance.
Provide plenty of fresh, clean water in a clean container at all times. Remember to thoroughly wash your hands after handling your dog’s food or feeding utensils.
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Item Number133092
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Weight50.0 pounds
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Breed Size
Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds
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Food Form
Dry Food
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Lifestage
Adult
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Made in
United States
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Special Diet
High-Protein
Beef Meal, Corn Meal, Ground Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid), Brown Rice, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken By-Product Meal (Source Of Glucosamine And Chondroitin Sulfate), Natural Flavors, Brewers Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Malted Barley, Dried Chicory Root, Vitamins (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity), Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B-12 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Calcium Propionate (Preservative), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate Monohydrate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Yeast Culture, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract.
Caloric ContentMetabolizable Energy (Me) = 3769 Kcal/Kg Or 384 Kcal/Cup (Calculated)
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 26.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 18.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 3.0% max |
| Moisture | 10.0% max |
| Zinc | 150 mg/kg min |
| Vitamin E | 50 IU/kg min |
| Omega-6 | 3.0% min |
| Omega-3 | 0.3.0% min |
| Glucosamine | 300 mg/kg min |
| Chondroitin SulFate | 150 mg/kg min |
Food requirements will vary depending on breed, environment, temperament, and stress factors. Show dogs and working dogs will require additional amounts of food depending on their degree of activity or stress. Food intake should be adjusted to maintain optimum body weight. Follow the recommended feeding guide below or use the self-feeding method.
| Weight | Daily Guide |
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| 5-10 lbs | 3/4 - 1 cup |
| 10-15 lbs | 1 - 1 2/3 cups |
| 15-25 lbs | 1 2/3 - 2 ½ cups |
| 25-40 lbs | 2 ½ - 3 ½ cups |
| 40-60 lbs | 3 ½ - 4 ½ cups |
| 60-80* lbs | 4 ½ - 5 ¾ cups |
*For larger dogs, feed an additional ½ cup per day for each 10 lbs. of additional body weight over 80 lbs.
When transitioning your dog to Black Gold Explorer Dog Food, substitute a small amount of current food with Black Gold Explorer, gradually increase over a 6 day period. Suggested transition as follows: * Day 1 - 1/4 Black Gold Explorer, 3/4 current food * Day 2 - 1/2 Black Gold Explorer, 1/2 current food * Day 3 - 3/4 Black Gold Explorer, 1/4 current food * Day 4 - 100% Black Gold Explorer
92% Recommend
92% of reviewersrecommend this product
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24 Reviews
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By Britt on Nov 26, 2018
I have a 5 year old hound and pretty sure this dog food has made him hate life. He’s gained so much weight. Isn’t active. Looks sad. Really crazy how much a food change has effected him. Not worth the cheaper price.
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By Wazzumom on Oct 28, 2018
I have 2 very active Border Collies. They are working dogs and usually devour their food. They have both been on a hunger strike as soon as I fed them Black Gold. They have barely touched it! I will be giving the remainder to a friend. Maybe her dogs will eat it...
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By Tory on Dec 26, 2018
We switched to this because one of our dogs is allergic to flaxseed... It didn’t solve our issue. He still scratches 24/7.
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By ShilohsMom on Oct 27, 2018
My girl Shiloh,has a sensitive stomach,and has certain food allergies I decided to try this after reading the other reviews.She gobbles this up and had no issues changing to this food.I would recommend.
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By Erin on Aug 1, 2018
I have a 10 year old Dachshund and a (maybe) 2 year old Rescue (maybe GSD/Dobie or Rottie mix) and BOTH dogs devour this food. The small nuggets are the perfect size for the smaller dog to eat, and, as I free feed my dogs, they're both able to eat their fill and both look great on this food!!
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By gossimer44 on Aug 12, 2018
Ingredients seem to be above average which is important to me. Pup is not super excited about it but she eats it without fuss. This helps me being that it is twenty bucks cheaper and 20 lbs heavier than her previous do food bag.
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By Ldeuel on Sep 9, 2018
As soon as I gave the food to my dogs they chowed it right down. The food was securely packaged in a box. It is a good quality dog food at a decent price.
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By Brenda on Jul 3, 2018
Chewy is the best thing that I have found for my dogs. Thanks again for the excellent company, its employees and service!
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By food on Jul 24, 2018
The dogs like the small nuggets and flavor. No need to add anything extra to entice them to eat.
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By Robertson on Jun 12, 2018
This is the best dog food I’ve gotten for my dogs. I have two black labs (10 years & 2 years) Their coats have gotten shinier and they have a lot more energy. I highly recommend this dog food!
