wellness core original kibble was a little large and texture hard for my beagle. is wellness ocean any smaller, easier to break when chewing?
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It is smaller now, triangular shaped, about 1/2 in. I had no problem cutting it with my knife.I have a fussy German shephard that lives this food.
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I have never used the original kibble but I use ocean formula all the time. I have a corgi, 27 lbs and about the same length as a beagle. She doesn't seem to have a problem with the dog food. It isn't that large (just under 1/2 inch) and doesn't seem to be very hard. Everyone tells me how beautiful her coat is and are amazed my dog is actually 9 1/2 yrs old. I contribute it to the dog food, fish equates to omega 3s. She is allergic to meat and poultry so all she gets is the ocean formula (they mean what they say, pure fish and no grains). I do give her carrots for treats. She is still pretty spry when walking and playing.
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I don't believe there is a noticible size difference or density of the food. I have a medium/large dog and there is always lots of noisy crunching when she eats so I think it is roughly the same.
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We have a 13 pound, 4 year old Bichon/Poodle who has been on Ocean Formula for the past 6-8 months. He enjoys the tri-angle shaped, 1/2" by 3/8" thick kibble.
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If it's to hard just mix it with some with some water it will soften it up.
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I have never used the original kibble but I use ocean formula all the time. I have a corgi, 27 lbs and about the same length as a beagle. She doesn't seem to have a problem with the dog food. It isn't that large (just under 1/2 inch) and doesn't seem to be very hard. Everyone tells me how beautiful her coat is and are amazed my dog is actually 9 1/2 yrs old. I contribute it to the dog food, fish equates to omega 3s. She is allergic to meat and poultry so all she gets is the ocean formula (they mean what they say, pure fish and no grains). I do give her carrots for treats. She is still pretty spry when walking and playing. I have never used the original kibble but I use ocean formula all the time. I have a corgi, 27 lbs and about the same length as a beagle. She doesn't seem to have a problem with the dog food. It isn't that large (just under 1/2 inch) and doesn't seem to be very hard. Everyone tells me how beautiful her coat is and are amazed my dog is actually 9 1/2 yrs old. I contribute it to the dog food, fish equates to omega 3s. She is allergic to meat and poultry so all she gets is the ocean formula (they mean what they say, pure fish and no grains). I do give her carrots for treats. She is still... » Read More I have never used the original kibble but I use ocean formula all the time. I have a corgi, 27 lbs and about the same length as a beagle. She doesn't seem to have a problem with the dog food. It isn't that large (just under 1/2 inch) and doesn't seem to be very hard. Everyone tells me how beautiful her coat is and are amazed my dog is actually 9 1/2 yrs old. I contribute it to the dog food, fish equates to omega 3s. She is allergic to meat and poultry so all she gets is the ocean formula (they mean what they say, pure fish and no grains). I do give her carrots for treats. She is still pretty spry when walking and playing. « Show Less
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I have only tried the ocean. It is for our lab who is 90 lbs. Not sure how it would be for a beagle.
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I think they are both the same. I have a mini aussie and a aussie-poo and they like it. I mix it in with the Wellness core wet food and they really chow it down!
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Yes. Wellness, under the umbrella of Wellpet LLC, uses two manufactures for their food, and I couldn't find specifically whether Diamond or Berwind manufactures Wellness Core or at what location. The label states "Made in USA."
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Bichon's are a sweet dog. This kibble is not a toy breed tiny size but is a a smaller med size. Definitely not a large kibble size. My sister has a Maltese and she constantly sneaks into my feeding area and chows down until caught. We catch her by the loud crunch crunch she makes during her feast. The kibble measures 1/4 inch circumference and is near flat so it crunches/crumbles easy. If your fur children have decent teeth they will do fine with it.
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here is a link for the original one that i have and love. i don't know if this "new" one is by the same company or not but if you look at the bases, they are quite different. the one with the pebbled surface, that catches kibble and provides more activity, is the one you want.http://www.redferret.net/?p=27981
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Buy for small breeds & you get a nice size kibble. Mine are Chinese Pugs & they like it. If your dog is not real active you might want the basic formula. The Wilderness is packed for an active life style.
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I use Newman's Senior for a 90 pound 12y Golden, but the piece sizes are under 1/2" triangle x 1/8" thick. I have never had a small dog, so I cannot add a 'small breed' that I have experienced enjoying the food, but cannot imagine pieces this small being difficult for any dog to crunch up and swallow. I recommend buying the 12.5 pound bag as it is direct from Amazon & Prime if that is of benefit to you (my experience is that buying from Amazon direct is a better guarantee of getting Fresh food, as there was a problem with freshness at some point, but the reviewers didn't mention Where they had purchased the product, and Amazon Refuses to distinguish between Amazon purchase or some-other-offer-Through-Amazon. Good Luck!
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I don't think that Wellness is related to Diamond Pet Foods. Here is the link to the Wellness web page. They have a link that allows you to contact them and ask questions. http://www.wellnesspetfood.com/index.aspx
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Keep in mind, I'm only commenting on the puppy food. I do believe they have adult dog food in large kibble size for that specific purpose. This one is just the puppy food.
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No, the kibbles are not round as like a bb or marble. The kibbles are kind of flat and slightly egg shaped. Hope this helps. Jeff
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yes. hard. but does not contain as much ginger as the soft ones. i personally prefer the chewy ones
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Yes the ingredients are not as chunky, softer texture. The only variety that seems to be a harder chew is the Maple Pumpkin Seed with sea salt, but I like the flavor so much I don't mind the consistency.
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Hi Chris you could give it a go but we make mini muffins for our Shih Tzu x Maltese dogs and they are literally one bite size Hope this was helpful Cheers Col
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here is the link to the feeding instructions on the website: http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/resources-and-programs/feeding-tips#dogfoodprefIt really does depend on how active your dog is. If they are less active it will last longer because you feed them less. Also, you can add 2 parts meat to 1 part Preference. In that case you would decrease the amount of Preference you feed which will stretch how long the box lasts. Yes, it is more expensive than kibble BUT it is much healthier for your dog. I have been a customer for 5 years now.
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The Hills Science Diet large breed adult kibble is good size. I have a 90lb lab and he crunches it up before swallowing. Hope this helps!
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I've used a lot if different kibble with the larger dial and haven't had a problem! I'm using Costco's grain free food right now and I've used Blue, Merricks, Halo and a ton of others. Maybe try getting sample bags at your local pet store. Are you pulling the dial off and cleaning under it? Filling with 2 cups of food?
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Yup! My dog loves it! He has had most of his teeth removed on one side and has small crooked teeth left... He eats small kibble like Solid Gold brand and this stuff... it's expensive but worth it!
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likely a mis print but be very careful. i got an extra large for my lab. he tore off all of one side and he ended up at the vet with an obstruction. i agree with Susan who has the beagle. it's not a good toy for a chewer, although you would think so because of the KONG brand. we have other wubbas that have done fine.