Hi there, i have just come across CSJ website and it looks all too good to be true?? I am getting a pug puppy soon and currently own a GSD (4 year old).

would you recommend CSJ dog food? or stay away?

thanks

I'm happy to recommend them. I have always feed Arden Grange but my last pup had lots of allergies and I really struggled to find a food he could eat. I finally settled on CSJ Command Performance 24, he's two now looks fantastic and has a great coat. They were really helpful when I phoned and I pick it up from a local supplier

I haven't personally fed any of the cheaper ranges but I know quite a few who do and their dogs are also doing really well.

Yep, I'd recommend too and so probably would half of the agility and sheepdog trialling world :-)  I've gone from Burns to AG to CSJ (more dogs more economy required). I can't say I've noticed any difference at all in their appearance or their poos from one brand to the other. We use the CSJ Lamb and Rice - that's for adults. I haven't used their puppy food, I have got a litter and have used AG Puppy/Junior, just 'cause I know it works. I do know people who have raised their young pups/dogs on the Command Performance Puppy food with very good results - that' wheat/gluten free.  I think the original Puppy is meant to be good too, but not tried it as all, bar one dog, is on wheat/gluten free food.

Absolutely no hesitation in recommending CSJ. I do recommend that you give them a ring and talk to their nutritionist (owner) who is really helpful and no she wont plug the most expensive as necessarily being the best for your pup.  She'll also send you samples (decent size) so that you can try before you buy a large sack. I believe it to be very good quality food for a fair price with no expensive multi-printing of bags, not major advertising, etc, etc, hence reasonable prices.

I changed all 3 of my dogs to CSJ Champs ( financial reasons I had to down grade) but no regrets at all, in fact my GSD has inflammatory bowel disease and I was concerned that she may not tolerate a cheaper food however she is better than before ( she was on JWB) I do add a little of the Heal herbs on her food just to make sure her tum is ok. All 3 are in great health on this so no regrets and would recommend completely.

My Collies are looking good on it.  And I know for sure that there are CD people using it on smaller breeds.

I have never heard anything bad about CSJ to be honest.

Jean, which CSJ do you use for the 'real' dogs? :-) :-)

> for the 'real' dogs?

What do you mean "real" dogs?  :-)  :-)

The 3 Collies have cheap and cheerful "That'll Do" and I am very impressed with the quality.  A lot of cheaper foods don't have enough oils for me, but as soon as I opened a bag I was pleased with it.

I know it sounds daft, but if it looks as if it would be too dry for me to eat, then it's not good enough for the dogs (Yes she whispers I do actually taste it)  

I tried it after I saw Dill mentioning it on here several times.  I didn't want to go finding an agent, as it's so convenient to have it delivered straight to my door, so I order straight from their site. 

wow, thanks for your comments people, i havent read one bad thing about it... i will definately be investing in it.. just to confirm it is a complete food isnt it? obviously there will be the time where i will add some goodies to it but puggy wont be laking in vits etc???

Yes, it is a complete food, but I do recommend you ring them to have a chat about which of the puppy foods might be the best one to start off with, or at least for a sample.  Good luck with it.

We haven't tried the That'll Do. My 2 year old girl refuses to touch wheat/gluten free feed. She wasn't right mad on Champ so is currently eating Chudleys Classic, which seems to be suiting her. But it would be a bit more convenient to get it all from the same place, so might ask Ceri to send some samples of that to try.

Have you ever tried any of their puppy food to raise a litter? I'm not sure whether you breed from the 'real' dogs or not!! ;-)

So far I haven't experimented with puppy, but may if I breed a litter next year, as I can't see that the quality would be any different from the adult complete.

I would recommend the food, I now feed all mine on CSJ, bullmastiffs and pugs, all are doing well on it.
Give Ceri and ring, she is very helpful and will send out sample packs for you to try first.
Regards Karen.

I was looking at what you said as I changed my boy from Pro Plan to Skinners and he is so loose which I have never experienced but as he dose agility as well as showing wanted the extra protection for his joints which is not in Pro Plan.