Suitable for toy breed dogs Adult weight 1-4kg. e.g. Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier
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Suitable for small breed dogs Adult weight 4-10kg. e.g. Beagle, Dachshund, Jack Russell
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Suitable for medium breed dogs Adult weight 10-25kg. e.g. Border Collie, Staffie, Springer, Vizsla
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Suitable for large breed dogs Adult weight 25-45kg. e.g. Boxer, Labrador, Greyhound
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Suitable for giant breed dogs Adult weight 45kg+ e.g. Bernese, Great Dane, Mastiff
Dog ages
From 9 months to old age
Pack sizes
2kg, 7.5kg & 15kg bags
RRP
15kg bags = £51.02
Nutritional rating
66%
At a glance
Natural: Free from added artificial preservatives, antioxidants, colourings, flavourings or other controversial synthetic ingredientsNot high in meat: Contains less than 30% meat (on a dry matter basis) or meat percentage is unspecifiedHypoallergenic: Free from all ingredients that are regularly linked by veterinarians to food allergies and/or intolerance in dogs like wheat, maize, dairy products, soya products and artificial additivesClearly labelled: Each ingredient is clearly and individually stated and there is at least a reasonable indication of the percentages of the main ingredientsCertified nutritionally complete: This food complies fully with the complete food nutrient tolerances as recommended by FEDIAF and/or AAFCO
" John Burns, recognised that poor nutrition was the cause of many common health problems in pets.
Burns Original is hypo-allergenic, so it is suitable for sensitive dogs. It is formulated without ingredients such as wheat, soya, dairy, artificial colourings and artificial preservatives which are known to cause symptoms of food intolerance including itchy skin, digestive upset, excessive moulting, full anal glands and waxy ears. "
Nutritional rating
66%
Review
Hypoallergenic
Natural
Clearly labelled
High grain content
John Burns is a true pioneer of the natural dog food movement in the UK and his Original diets (previously called Adult Maintenance diets) have always been his flag-ship range. They are a selection of simple, natural, dry foods that have changed very little since the founding of Burns Pet Nutrition over 20 years ago.
Largely based around just four high quality ingredients - brown rice, meat meal, oats and peas, Burns Maintenance Diets are very unlikely to cause any dietary intolerances. They are also low in both protein and fat making them ideal for very sensitive dogs.
These strengths can, however, also be the food's weaknesses with some owners reporting that their dogs find it difficult to hold their weight on the foods and that some dogs find them a bit unappetising. This isn't really surprising with over 70% grains (albeit high quality grains like brown rice and oats) and a fairly low meat content.
The recommended feeding amounts of Burns are amongst the lowest around which means a bag lasts much longer and the price per day of feeding Burns works out fairly low.
Conclusion: Good quality, simple, natural diets, especially if you have a dog with sensitive digestion, but low in meat and very, very high in grains.
Comments
We recommend
Suitable for all breeds of dogs
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Natural
This food does not contain any added artificial preservatives, antioxidants, colourings, flavourings or other controversial synthetic ingredients. For more information on our logos tap here
Not natural
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High meat content
This food contains at least 30% meat on a dry matter basis (once all of the food's water has been taken out of the equation). For more information on our logos tap here
Not high in meat
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Hypoallergenic
This food is free from all ingredients that are regularly linked by veterinarians to food allergies and/or intolerance in dogs like wheat, maize, dairy products, soya products and artificial additives. For more information on our logos tap here
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Grain free
This food is free from all cereals including wheat, rice, maize, barley and oats. For more information on our logos tap here
Not grain free
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Clearly labelled
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Not clearly labelled
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Certified nutritionally complete
This food complies fully with the complete food nutrient tolerances as recommended by FEDIAF and/or AAFCO. For more information on our logos tap here
Not certified nutritionally complete
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The price per day of feeding this food based on feeding the manufacturer's recommended daily amount from 15kg bags bought at their rrp to a dog of:
kg
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66 out of 100 - Good
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