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Mixing bowl composition
This is the ingredients list as printed on the packaging or manufacturer's website.
Think of the 'mixing bowl' composition like a recipe - all the ingredients you would need to put in a 'mixing bowl' in order to make the food.
Ingredients have to be listed in descending order of their weight so the higher it appears, the more there is.
Highlighted ingredients
Ingredients that we believe to be controversial or inferior are highlighted in yellow with particularly low grade, highly contentious or excessively vague ingredients in red.
As fed composition
While the 'mixing bowl' composition is useful for knowing what went into the food, it doesn't always reflect what your dog is actually eating. This is because the processes that turn the ingredients into the finished pet food can significantly alter the relative weights of the ingredients.
For this reason we've calculated the approximate 'as fed' percentages for the main ingredient categories in the finished product.
Please note that these figures are very approximate. They are estimates based on the information provided by the manufacturer in the ingredients list so the clearer the terminology and the more percentages they provide, the more accurate our estimates will be. Wherever information is lacking, we always assume the worst.
Ingredient categories
◉ Meat ingredients: includes all meat and fish ingredients except isolated fats/oils.
◉Added oils and fats: includes all isolated oil and fat ingredients.
◉ Carb-rich ingredients: includes all ingredients derived from grains, pseudo-grains, potatoes and other starchy root vegetables, sweet potato and legumes (except whole peas which are categorised under fruit and veg) except for isolated protein and extracted oils. Also includes fibre supplements.
◉ Fruit and veg: includes all whole vegetables and fruits.
◉ Other: all other ingredients. Mostly made up by nutritional supplements and additives.
For more information on any ingredient, please take a look at our Dog Food Ingredient Glossary
The dry matter level of a nutrient is the percentage there would be in the food if all of the water was removed.
With water taken out of the equation, these figures allow the nutrient levels of foods of different types (like wet and dry) to be compared on an even playing field.
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37 out of 100 - Poor
Our unique product ratings are calculated based on a number of characteristics including the quality and quantity of the stated ingredients, certain nutritional and technological additives and the processing methods used to create the food. They are designed to indicate how beneficial we think a food is likely to be for the majority of dogs when fed on a daily basis for an extended period. Click here for more information
Country of origin: United Kingdom
A technological additive is any substance added to a pet food "for a technological purpose and which favourably affects the characteristics of feed".
The most common categories of technological additives include preservatives and antioxidants, gelling agents and thickeners and probiotics.
While the primary effects of technoloical additives are certainly 'favourable' (increased shelf life in the case of preservatives & antioxidants, better food texture and consistency in the case of gelling agents and thickeners etc.) some have been linked to health problems in pets and should be treated with caution.
Unfortunately, many technological additives do not have to be declared by the manufacturer so just because they do not appear on the label does not necessarily mean they are not in the food. If in doubt, ask the manufacturer directly exactly what technological additives their foods contain.
Doggies4life• 6 months ago
Looking for a food to help my dog produce solid stools as she has anal gland issues, can anyone reccomend this at all ?
Meg123• one year ago
Hi iv been using this for a month or so now for my 5 dogs after a few recommendations but soft stools n to regularly does anyone know if the ingredients have changed recently?
Wilfred Watson• one year ago
I have used CSJ foods for around 15 years, during which time I have fed 3 Jack Russell/Patterdale terrier crosses, a Weimerana/Pointer cross and now my 3 Labs on a variety of CSJ, not least Champ Adult. My dogs have been fit, healthy and in excellent over all condition. Why would I want to pay much, much more money for well known premium brands when CSJ offers such great value..
Steve Kennaugh• 2 years ago
My 10yo lab has been on Champ since coming off puppy food, only changing to another CSJ food recently. Always praised on his shape, coat and teeth by the vet, as a large 38kg lab this food has been fantastic for him. In fact after a short period recently of him being ill, I called CSJ for advice and after a great conversation they sent samples of another of their foods for older dogs, which was perfect for him. Amazing customer service and it’s good to have that kind of expert support. We now have a 2yo lab as well and this food works great for him too.
I’m not big on internet recommendations, so don’t really leave them, but after 10 years of using this food and having healthy dogs along with the great support from the manufacturer when needed they have earned my trust!
Brittania Jones• 6 years ago
Have raised 7 dogs on CSJK9 dog foods from puppy to adult and senior. They don't have gas as much and like you say their poo is alway firm. Their coats are glossy, soft and their general health and stamina is amazing. One of our senior dogs was always amazing the Vet by his condition and I was told 'Whatever you are doing, keep doing as he is in amazing condition'. A huge compliment to my ability to judge that CSJK9 was exactly the right sort of food for our beloved pets!
James Taylor• 6 years ago
I cannot understand why this food has such a low rating. I have 2 Labradors, one has just gone onto champ adult from champ puppy, and the other is on old champ for weight management. No issues with either of my boys. Their coats are glowing and their digestion and poops are spot on. I also use salmon oil with each meal. CSJ also has a nutritional advisor who is brilliant!
I found that my boys sometimes have excessively dry poops on this food, so I put extra water over their food, which they lap up! Other than that, this food deserves 5/5!
Brittania Jones
James Taylor• 6 years ago
Absolutely agree with you on this! Have raised 7 dogs on CSJK9 dog foods from puppy to adult and senior. Those have been 2 Springer Spaniels, 1 Great Danes, 3 Dogue de Bordeaux and now 1 French Bulldog. 4 of those 7 have problem bowels, one with a supposed 'protein allergy' which cleared up within a week of her switching over to CSJK9. They don't have gas as much and like you say their poo is alway firm. I add a bit of wet dog food now and again just to make them feel a little spoilt but all in all their coats are glossy, soft and their general health and stamina is amazing.
Sheena Hosey• 6 years ago
I don't understand the low rating on this food. We have two dogs 1 year old miniature cockapoo and an 11 month old labrador. Our Labrador had a very sensitive belly and we had slowly come acustome to him having very runny poops we tried a more expensive dog food and that didnt help at all. On a recommendation from my partners friend we tried this and we are now very proud to say our Labradors poops are for once as they should be and our cockapoo is great on the food. We are very pleased with it and will continue to buy it. Couldnt recommend it enough.
Chris Chadwick
Sheena Hosey• 2 years ago
The reason this food has a low rating is due to the relatively poor ingredients when compared to the foods which get 90% plus.
If the ingredients listed are in yellow or red they are considered borderline dangerous.
However it is obviously nutritionally complete and provides what a dog needs and clearly many dogs do very well on this and will live long healthy lives. It is clearly a good dog food but the expensive equivalents with high ratings will just have more expensive ingredients probably providing more natural nutrients with less additives.
Mick Thompson• 7 years ago
A friend of mine breeds and trains Spaniels to the highest of competitive standards and got me onto this food. Both my Springer and Flat Coat love it and are in great health. To quote my friend directly "All the trial boys use it". Nuff said.
Bev Meers• 7 years ago
i have been using this for my for 2 shih tzu's for 2 years and they love it before they had bouts of sickness and diaorrea or soft runny stools they now have no being sick and nice firm stool i just wish it was wheat and grain free i also use csj little champ when i breed my bitch on both mum and pups all pups being good healthy weights at birth last litter had 8 puppies all 6oz plus i reccomend this to friends and new owners also giving some to take home with puppy
Becky Wheeler• 8 years ago
I bought this for my husky after receiving positive comments on this food, I was feeding my boy on burns alert and in the space of 3 months he lost weight, had diarrhoea and suffered from depression and became aggressive. I changed him slowly over the space of a week from burns onto csj and I have a much happier healthier dog!. No more diarrhoea, he's gained some weight and he's much happier and more energetic. I can't believe this has such a low rating! Don't believe that expensive dog food is better! I've gone from paying £35 (burns) to £11.50 + 6.00 p&p for csj! That's half price for a happy healthier dog. And of course you're going to have the bigger brand names degrading csj purely because of money and profit.
Zoe McDonald• 8 years ago
I cannot believe that CSJ has received such a low rating!! I have a greyhound, 3 lurchers, 2 staffies and an elderly lab collie cross. They are all fed on CSJ and they are extremely healthy and their stools are firm. Their coats are lovely too. In fact, my staffie girl is a rescue and when we got her she had hardly any fur, pus filled spots all over her and terrible demodex mange. We very slowly put her on CSJ and now she has a full coat which is lovely and oily, no spots and hasn't had steroids or antibiotics for 3 years!! Even the vet was gobsmacked!!! I can highly recommend CSJ. It's inexpensive and my dogs' healthy says it all!! My lurcher boy is 12 and has NO joint problems...apart from his white face he looks about 6 years old! I'm so impressed in fact that my hubby and I stock it in our shop now!
Sarah Paull• 9 years ago
I have 4 Flyball dog, 1 very successful winning div 17 at the British Champs 2012. I've been feeding CSJ for years now and wouldn't feed anything else. My collie x had terrible problem breaking nails, 7 in one year, been on CSJ and has only broke 2 in 3 years! Can't recommed this food enough, and the herbs and salmon oil are fab too.
David• 9 years ago
Great food ! far better than the rating
Guest• 9 years ago
For the money CSJ Champ is good value, however is does not have skin or joint support in it. I know a lot of dogs do fine on this food, but long term I would not reccommend it. It is a real basic food, you pay for what you get. It's VAT free, which is why most people are on it.
Christine• 9 years ago
I put my 2 dogs onto CSJ Champ 3 weeks ago after seeing a post on facebook about it. My 4 year old jack russell X chihuahua who i have never been able to put weight on (he was pure muscle and bone) has now got a lovely covering of flesh over his ribs and is looking healthier already, My other dog is a big X breed who i adopted from a rescue centre a few months ago was also quite skinny and lacking condition has come on no end since starting this food. I have recommended this food to everyone i know,I would never feed my dogs anything else now. Is awesome food.
Tina• 9 years ago
Rubbish!Expert rating of 1.9? Well on the recommendation of my expert vet I switched my 4 dogs onto CSJ 4 months ago & within that time they have had better stomach's & a much healthier coat.Glad I didn't see reviews like this or I would not have even tried it.My dogs are happy thus making me a happy owner.
Ant OBrien• 9 years ago
Best dog food I have ever had me dogs on, Rottie 9yrs and Labrador 8months, really good quality food and to see it's been given a 1.9 "Expert" review is rubbish, normally I would have ignored this review but I feel that so many dog owners would miss out on a great dog food because of a idiotic review ! Buy this dog food. IFSS World Cup and BSSF NC Winners.......says it all really.
David Gosling• 10 years ago
We swapped to feeeding CSJ 3 years ago, our dogs almost instantly lost any fat, coats glistened and their stools improved. At vet inspections I have had vets try to advise on diet, I showed them the contents of the CSJ feeds and they immediately said they could not better it. One of our dogs competes in Flyball at a highish level and he just gets fitter and faster. We have now fed 4 Collies on CSJ and all have won awards at shows as Best Veteran, Best Dog Condition, Best Rough Coat Condition. We have won the Best Condition class for the 3 years in a row.
This is a fantastic food at amazing prices, I cannot believe the expert ratings and I would advise dialogue with CSJ to see if the way they represent the content on the website is causing an issue with the scoring.
We have advised many to try it, none go back, the only issue is the price, it looks to cheap!!
Dan• 11 years ago
This food contains 33% meat, yet is only rated 1.9... doesn't make sense to me!
All About Dog Food
Dan• 11 years ago
Thanks for your comment Dan! I can't find the meat percentage anywhere for CSJ Champ Adult. Where did you spot it?
Dan
All About Dog Food• 11 years ago
I emailed them. It would be great if you could do a review of the csj herbie rings too.
Cat
Dan• 3 years ago
Only contains 20% protein
K954y
Cat• 4 months ago
For less active dogs