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Taste Of The Ocean
Bentley's Taste Of The Ocean Review
Type of food
Complete dry extruded
Dog types
Pet dogs
Breed sizes
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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 3 months to old age
Pack sizes
1.5kg, 3kg & 13.5kg bags
RRP
13.5kg bags = £89.00
AADF rating
82%
At a glance
Natural: Free from added artificial preservatives, antioxidants, colourings, flavourings or other controversial synthetic ingredientsHigh meat content: Contains at least 30% meat ingredients (on a dry matter basis)Hypoallergenic: Free from 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
" Our Biologically Appropriate food doesn't begin at our manufacturers, but at trusted farms and fisheries, where only the finest fresh meats and fish are collected to ensure excellent provenance and traceability.
Using the Freshtrusion™ process, we gently cook each meat at around 82°C (180°F) to protect the proteins and ensure maximum digestibility and nutritional value to your pet.
With high quality, highly nourishing protein and lower carbohydrates, the Bentley's 'Taste of' range nourishes dogs of all breeds and life stages based on their biological and nutritional needs.
BENTLEY'S Taste of the Ocean is the UK's first 82.5%/17.5%, complete premium grain free dry fish dog food with well balanced nutrition. It contains high levels of quality protein to resemble a dog's naturalancestral diet.
Cereal, Grain, Gluten and Dairy free to eliminate possible causes of allergies
Low Carbohydrate formulation with less than 20% fruit and vegetables
Suitable for all life stages; in a dogs natural habitat there is no such thing as 'puppy', 'junior', 'adult', 'senior', 'light' or 'diet' food
Proportionally balanced quality Omega 3 & 6
We are a small UK based independent family business, passionate about dogs and believe your pets deserve the best. That is why we use this latest unique technology to produce the very best. "
I have 3 dogs (5 months, and 1 year old Springbatts, and a 6 year old labradoodle). Very much loved family members
I arrived at Bentleys site through AllAboutDogFoods great rating of their British based dry food that is suitable for all stages of life. This is important to me as I want to ensure all of my dogs from 6 months to 6 years get the right nutrition for their stage of life. So far they are thriving!
I loved the personal phone call after my first order to ensure I was clear on measurements. I have fed the recommendation for their weight and age and it is spot on for them.
Now a firm repeat customer, I want to say I value their product quality, customer service and ease of business.
Even better is that I can purchase quality and support this British Based family run business. Thank you.
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Sharon Davis• one month ago
Hi Sharon,
Thank you ever so much for sharing your experience with other AADF users.
I'm very pleased that you value our service and food so highly and wish to thank you for your loyal custom.
Kind Regards,
Toby.
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David Black• 2 months ago
My Welsh Springer Spaniel has been on this food for over a year now and not only does she love it but is thriving on it in every way…. High quality ingredients, beautiful fish content making her look great, full of energy and contentment. Customer service is first class and well worth the money …. Highly recommend as a kibble food.
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David Black• 2 months ago
Hi David,
We really appreciate taking the time to share your experience with our food. I'm so pleased to hear how well she is doing. Thank you so much for the kind words!
Toby.
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Jonash• 3 months ago
My competing/working dogs thrive on this food! There is high quality ingredients only is this food. Superb dog food, can’t recommend it enough. Toby and the team are super helpful and passionate about the dogs. Thank you!
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Jonash• 3 months ago
Hi Jo,
Thank you so much for your kind and positive feedback. Happy to hear your dogs continue to thrive on our food!
Toby.
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DottyDog• 3 months ago
We have been using Bentley’s since about June time. Can’t fault the service from Bentley’s always on the end of the phone & have been so helpful getting the right mix for our dainty greyhound. She had loose stools & losing weight. But with their help, pumpkin & using their sensitive salmon food mixed with taste of the ocean she is now thriving. 100% customer service!
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DottyDog• 3 months ago
Hi Dotty,
It's great to hear that we've been able to help get your Greyhound settled on a healthy diet. Thank you for your kind words.
Toby.
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Jane F• 3 months ago
Following multiple visits to the vets last year with concerns about seasonal allergies in our now 4 year old Cockapoo, it was then mentioned about changing his diet to a fish based diet to see if this would help. His previous diet was chicken based kibble. Since starting this in mid December we have seen such a change. His skin is no longer red, the scratching is less.
The service from ordering to to delivery is really easy and quick. Plus the customer service is amazing. Highly recommend this food if your dog has allergies.
Thank you Bentleys
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Jane F• 3 months ago
Hi Jane,
Thank you for sharing your experience with our food. I'm really pleased to hear it has made such a positive difference to your Cockapoo,
Toby.
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Emmie• 4 months ago
Hello,
Just wanted to see if anyone knows if this is safe for a non working dog? I can see on the label it's for working dogs but can't find if there's a feeding chart/info re feeding to non working dogs.
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Emmie• 4 months ago
Hi there, 'working dog' food most of the time means VAT free, there is no difference in formula etc, it also states on its website 'for all breeds and life stages'. If your dog is not working (or exceptionally active), you may need to feed slightly less than what the feeding guidelines on the packaging may say, saving you money too!
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Alana K• 4 months ago
That's awesome to hear! Thanks for the info Alana :)
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Emmie• 4 months ago
Hi Emmle,
As Alana K has mentioned, it is suitable for all dogs - you would simply need to adjust your feeding quantities accordingly to suit their lifestyle. We are happy to go through this with you for your dog if you give us a call or an email (contact details can be found on our website).
Kind Regards,
Toby.
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Emzypo• 5 months ago
Would this be suitable for a very fussy 6kg cavapoochon, who is not food motivated.
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Emzypo• 5 months ago
Hello,
Thanks for your message.
The food is suitable for all breeds, ages and sizes. As to how your dog takes to the food I would not be able to say without trying! We do offer small 75gm sample packs on our website, found in the drop down list when choosing which size bag you would like to order.
Having a dog that is not food motivated is not such a bad thing, as usually it means they are not so demanding and reliant on feeding routines and less likely to become overweight. With dogs that are this way - we recommend researching a food that you are happy with the quality of and sticking to it. Placing the bowl down for 15 minutes each feeding time and whatever food is left is saved for the next meal. Unless there is an underlying health condition, a dog will eat when they are hungry enough. Your pooch will soon learn that whatever they do not eat in that 15 minutes will be lost until the next meal.
If you have any further questions or would like specific feeding advice/guidelines then please do not hesitate to give us a call or email through our website.
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Toby.
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Annie Wilson• 6 months ago
Hi
I have a tiny 11 week old chihuahua called Grace, she is so amazing and clever, I want to continue feeding her the best food and yours seems to be just that.
Currently I have her on butternut box which is really good but not great to use for training as I weigh her food out for the day and use instead of loads of extra treats.
She weighs only 1.8kg at the moment but weighing a little heavier every few days. I've been feeding her around 30g of mainly butternut but just a few bits of kibble for training.
She is tiny and will remain tiny so a little concerned after reading all the reveiws regarding the Size of the pieces.
Also I want her to have kibble mostly for healthier gums and teeth.
How do I purchase this food.
Please advise
Annie, Halesowen dog care.
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Annie Wilson• 5 months ago
Hi Annie,
Thanks for your message and I'm sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Unfortunately we don't receive notifications from AADF regarding comments, so it's not every day that we pick them up.
The size of our kibble certainly should not be a cause for concern as time goes on. We have Chihuahuas ourselves, in fact if you head to our Facebook page you will see a video we posted recently of one of ours eating and crunching the kibble. However, in these early stage it may be easier crush the kibble a little, or banging a knife on each piece to break them in half. Due to her small size, you would not be feeding many pieces at all - so breaking them should not be too time consuming.
The amount you should feed will vary slightly from my recommendations. So always adjust this accordingly by monitoring her weight and shape, as well as the consistency of her stools. Generally, if stools become consistently loose - this would be commonly caused by overfeeding. At this time, I would recommend a starting point of 25gm per day, between 6-9 months you may need to slightly increase to 30gm per day. From 9 months, you would begin to slightly reduce back down to around 25gm per day.
If you would like any further advice, please give us a call on 01206 803905 or email us through our website.
Thanks,
Toby.
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Lee Sampson • 8 months ago
We have a 3 year old English Bulldog who was raw fed from 6 months of old as we believed it was the best for him. After him going off raw and issues with tear stains we looked for a dry food with the best nutritional value and chose Bentleys taste of the ocean. This is literally the best thing we have done, tear stains gone, his coat is shining and he loves it! Best thing we ever done was changed from Raw to Bentleys, simply amazing!
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Lee Sampson • 8 months ago
Hi Lee,
Thank you for your kind words :-) It's great to hear the food has made such a positive difference.
Thanks,
Toby.
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Jonathan Dickson• 9 months ago
We have a 12 week old labrador puppy from working lines. His current weight is approx 8.2kg. The feeding guide on the back goes on expected adult weight. Given we expect to be around 30-35kg mark is, I correct in feeding him around 300gram/day currently and increasing to 400g/day as he approaches 6 month? Have transitioned very slowly over to this food over 4 weeks and been checked by vet but still having loose stools?
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Jonathan Dickson• 9 months ago
Hi Jonathan,
I tried to make contact as it would be a lot easier to discuss over the phone, but was not able to reach you.
Our feeding guidelines are put in place in accordance with FEDIAF regulations, so we are unable to modify them and make them more specific especially for puppies. From our experience, it is always better to start by feeding the lower end of what they recommend (or even less), as the food is very rich in nutrition, meaning it is easy to overfeed which would lead to loose stools.
I do believe there is room for you to lower your feeding quantities, by gradually reducing to around 250gm per day to see if that makes a difference. Ultimately, you know your dog better than we do - so by monitoring his weight/shape and the consistency of his stools, you should be able to use a little trial and error to find a balance that suits him best.
If you are noticing no difference after reducing quantities, please do get in touch with us and we can discuss the next courses of action.
Kind Regards,
Toby.
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Walkingwithdogs• 9 months ago
Would this be of any use for a 11 month old cockerpoo with anal sac issues ?
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Walkingwithdogs• 9 months ago
Hello,
Thanks for your enquiry.
Yes the food will be perfectly suitable. High fibre ingredients are the key to aiding in issues such as this, which our food contains many great options such as Carrot, Broccoli and Spinach. If your dog has persistent struggles with this issue then we would recommend further supplementing their diet with 2 teaspoons of canned pumpkin with their daily food intake.
If you have any other questions or would like more information, you can always call us on 01206 803905 or email info@bentleysdogfood.co.uk
Kind Regards,
Toby.
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Katie123• 10 months ago
Has the formulation changed- this used to be rated 93% and is now 80%. What has happened?
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Katie123• 10 months ago
Hi Katie,
Our formulation has not changed. It does however seem that All About Dog Food have changed their algorithm and rating system, as all other foods now have a lower percentage rating as well.
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Toby.
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Jeremy Dearman• 11 months ago
Bought Bentleys for our 3month old Border Terrier Crumpet solely on the basis of reviews on here. She likes it a lot but finds the kibble too large for her as she's quite small. Fantastic customer service including a phone call to see if everything was going ok. I'll wait until she is slightly larger before trying again. Nice to see a small British company fighting the big boys and coming out very well.
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Jeremy Dearman• 11 months ago
Hi Jeremy,
Thank you for your positive comments on our customer service.
The size of our kibble should not cause issues for any dog unless they have a severe lack of teeth, as we know many small breeds such as Chihuahuas that are crunching through our food day to day. We purposely designed our kibble to be on the larger side as it encourages the dog to crunch, which in turn aids in teeth cleaning and good oral hygiene.
In these circumstances, we would recommend a strict feeding process of leaving the bowl down for 15 minutes each meal time and whatever the dog does not eat is lifted until the next meal time. They are very fast learners and it won't take long for Crumpet to realise that if he doesn't in that 15 minute timeframe he will be hungry until the next meal.
There is no better time to try and persuade Crumpet on to our Taste of the Ocean, as a high Protein diet is essential for development at his age. If you would like any further assistance or advice then please do give us a call on 01206 803905 or email info@bentleysdogfood.co.uk.
Thanks again for your kind words.
Toby.
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Martin Norbury• one year ago
Hi there just wanted to say that I have ordered another large bag of Bentleys Taste of the Ocean and within 1 day it arrived. Brilliant Food, our Vizsla Phoenix loves it Brilliant company.
We Kept the 1.5KG BAG as it is resealable and also easier to take away with you in the car
We will always buy Bentleys as it is GREAT!!!
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Martin Norbury• 11 months ago
Hi Martin,
I'm so pleased that Pheonix is enjoying the food and your experience with us has been positive. Thank you for sharing your comments :-)
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Toby.
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Martin Norbury• one year ago
Hi there
We originally Went for a Small 1.5 KG Taste of the Ocean Bag due to
its Brilliant Nutritional values and High protein levels to see if it
would be good Food for our puppy Vizsla and to see if he liked it or
Not...
However he is a puppy that literally scoffs food in an Instance and He
Loves your product and it has done wonders for him and his Growth.
He has had No Runny you know what's with it and combining it with the
old food 'Purina Beta Chicken' we are at the point where we are at 50
/ 50
As we only got a small bag we are obviously going through it rather
quickly but we do know that we only Need to feed him so much if your
Product compared with his old product.
Another Great reason to to get a large bag of this taste of the ocean
is that you and your Team Were on the phone to my wife to see what
food we had our Puppy Vizsla on to see if it would be a good match and
help advise us.
And Finally as you are the leading Dry food in the UK we could not
have chosen a better Product.
Thank you Very very Much so I will be ordering a Large 13.5KG bag from
yourselves.
Many Many Kind Regards Martin and Elise Norbury oh and Our Vizsla
Phoenix x
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Martin Norbury• one year ago
We are so Glad that we chose Bentleysdogfood as they have just been the Best at providing advice and also the Best product so if anyone is ever looking for the right dog Food and right people to get it off then please look No further. Bentleys is the DEFINITELY the right place to get it from!
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Martin Norbury• one year ago
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write the review. Customer service is always at the forefront of what we do. As the creator of the recipe, myself and our son are always available to offer advice.
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Julie Oates• one year ago
Hi, I`m going to be transitioning our Lab onto adult food from mid October onwards & I was initially considering this food. Charlie our 11month old Lab is from working stock but he is not being "worked" by us as he`s our family pet. He`s currently on Aatu puppy food which is great & no concerns with his development etc. I`ve been put off with this food purely because it says that its recommended for working dogs. I just wondered if anyone could advise me please. I`m only swapping brands because the all about dog food website states that the Aatu does not give clear labelling. My doubt grows further as he shakes his head everyday as if his ears are bothering him. 2 vets on 2 different occasions have examined & no evidence or ear infection, redness, no odour but after reading head shaking can be a sign of allergy. Thanks in advance
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Julie Oates• one year ago
Hi there, 'working dog' food most of the time means VAT free, there is no difference in formula etc, it also states on its website 'for all breeds and life stages'. This is a very good food, especially if there's potential allergies x
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Julie Oates• one year ago
My 11 month old cockapoo has been on this since April this year and she’s had no skin, ear, coat issues at all. She has a lovely shiny coat. Many dogs can be allergic to ingredients especially chicken but I highly recommend Bentleys taste of the ocean!
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Julie Oates• 11 months ago
Hi Julie,
Previous commentor Alana is correct, the term 'working dog' is a technical classification that means the food is exempt from VAT.
This enables us to keep our food priced as competitively as possible, allowing more dogs access to a premium quality diet.
The only difference is that if your dog is not working (or exceptionally active), you may need to feed slightly less than what the feeding guidelines on the packaging may say. This will also have a positive impact on your pocket too, feeding less food than you may expect!
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Toby.
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Glittery01• one year ago
I researched the best nutrition for my rescue dog for my budget and tried a sample packet and she loved it. I was left a message by staff before purchasing a large bag of food letting me know how to transfer her over from her old food and instructions in the packet too. The only problem I have is she loves it so much that she pilfer through her bowl eating the Bentleys kibble and leaving the old food then begging for more she loves it so much! So we have taken to mashing it so her tummy adjusts until she is fully on Bentleys. 5* customer service. Better nutrition than some raw foods and "tailer made" food subscriptions and a very happy French bulldog. Thanks 😊
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Glittery01• one year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write the review. Customer service is always at the forefront of what we do. As the creator of the recipe, myself and our son are always available to offer advice.
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Miren• one year ago
It’s now £78, please update the price on here!
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Miren• one year ago
The admin page has been unavailable for a while, so unable to update our pricing and feeding guidelines. As soon as AADF complete their maintenance, we will update.
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Sarah Stanley• one year ago
The price of the 13.5kg has now risen to £75 so this is out of date - things have really gone up.
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Sarah Stanley• one year ago
We have a fussy labradoodle puppy who won’t now eat the raw food we have for her. We bought a 1.5kg bag at £21 and that works out about £7 a day (yes - 3 days of food according to their guide). We are swapping her to fillet steak and truffles as it’s cheaper 😂
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Sarah Stanley• one year ago
Based on an active 28kg adult, the cost of a days food would be around £1.75, based on a delivered 13.5 kilo bag.
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Petra Singh• 2 years ago
Its misleading as proce on the allaboutdogfood website is different from the actual website, please update.
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Petra Singh• 2 years ago
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Patricia Ppi• 2 years ago
Do you offer small kibble?
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Patricia Ppi• 11 months ago
Hi Patricia,
Currently we only have one kibble size for Taste of the Ocean - which is by design.
The size of our kibble should not cause issues for any dog unless they have a severe lack of teeth, as we know many small breeds such as Chihuahuas that are crunching through our food day to day. We purposely designed our kibble to be on the larger side as it encourages the dog to crunch, which in turn aids in teeth cleaning and good oral hygiene.
It is possible to soften the kibble over time. Due to the quality of the ingredients in our kibble and low carbohydrates, it is difficult to soften the kibble as it absorbs little water and will not soften/swell like most other poorer quality dry foods. Whilst it would be laborious to do so, you may find it easier to crush the kibble but placing it in a bag and taking a hammer to it! At the very least the dog would still be receiving all of the high quality nutrients for a healthy diet.
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Toby.
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The Idiots mum• 2 years ago
Can you confirm that a 11 month Rottweiler puppy weighing 50kg only eats 24g per day, yet his sister a 38kg, 16 moth akita x staffy will eat 405g? it doesn't seem enough for a large breed puppy?
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The Idiots mum• 2 years ago
224g
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The Idiots mum• 2 years ago
Apologies, that was an error. Fixed now
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DogTrainerLady• 2 years ago
Really wish they did a small bite version of this. I use most of my dog’s daily ration in training but with a small dog and big kibbles it’s not practical. Shame as it’s fab quality!
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Em• 2 years ago
Hi,Please can you tell me where I can purchase this food from? Used the ‘shop for this food’ button and it returned 0 results when putting in my Huddersfield location.Thanks!
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Em• 2 years ago
Hi Em. Clicking on the banner to the right should take you to our website.
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Em• 2 years ago
Hi.Where can you purchase this food from? Just clicked on ‘shop for this food’ and put my location in and it returned 0 results anywhere near me… thanks!
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Geoff• 2 years ago
We are awaiting an AADF update on Bentley's Taste of the Ocean, following improvements to the recipe and a change to our manufacturing process. Please contact us or visit the website to obtain up to date information on the product.
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Jamie• 6 years ago
May I ask what holds Bentleys back from being a 5* food? Thanks
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Jamie• 6 years ago
Hi Jamie and thanks for posting. Right now the meat percentage is a shade below the threshold for a perfect score but this is something we are looking into so it may well change in the near future
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Jamie• 5 years ago
One of the ingredients is not picked up as part of "meat percentage". Krill meal is now listed as "Crustacean" which is accepted. Thus, the rating has been adjusted to 5*.
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Sharon Davis• one month ago
I have 3 dogs (5 months, and 1 year old Springbatts, and a 6 year old labradoodle). Very much loved family members
I arrived at Bentleys site through AllAboutDogFoods great rating of their British based dry food that is suitable for all stages of life. This is important to me as I want to ensure all of my dogs from 6 months to 6 years get the right nutrition for their stage of life. So far they are thriving!
I loved the personal phone call after my first order to ensure I was clear on measurements. I have fed the recommendation for their weight and age and it is spot on for them.
Now a firm repeat customer, I want to say I value their product quality, customer service and ease of business.
Even better is that I can purchase quality and support this British Based family run business. Thank you.
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Sharon Davis• one month ago
Hi Sharon,
Thank you ever so much for sharing your experience with other AADF users.
I'm very pleased that you value our service and food so highly and wish to thank you for your loyal custom.
Kind Regards,
Toby.
David Black• 2 months ago
My Welsh Springer Spaniel has been on this food for over a year now and not only does she love it but is thriving on it in every way…. High quality ingredients, beautiful fish content making her look great, full of energy and contentment. Customer service is first class and well worth the money …. Highly recommend as a kibble food.
Bentleys
David Black• 2 months ago
Hi David,
We really appreciate taking the time to share your experience with our food. I'm so pleased to hear how well she is doing. Thank you so much for the kind words!
Toby.
Jonash• 3 months ago
My competing/working dogs thrive on this food! There is high quality ingredients only is this food. Superb dog food, can’t recommend it enough. Toby and the team are super helpful and passionate about the dogs. Thank you!
Bentleys
Jonash• 3 months ago
Hi Jo,
Thank you so much for your kind and positive feedback. Happy to hear your dogs continue to thrive on our food!
Toby.
DottyDog• 3 months ago
We have been using Bentley’s since about June time. Can’t fault the service from Bentley’s always on the end of the phone & have been so helpful getting the right mix for our dainty greyhound. She had loose stools & losing weight. But with their help, pumpkin & using their sensitive salmon food mixed with taste of the ocean she is now thriving. 100% customer service!
Bentleys
DottyDog• 3 months ago
Hi Dotty,
It's great to hear that we've been able to help get your Greyhound settled on a healthy diet. Thank you for your kind words.
Toby.
Jane F• 3 months ago
Following multiple visits to the vets last year with concerns about seasonal allergies in our now 4 year old Cockapoo, it was then mentioned about changing his diet to a fish based diet to see if this would help. His previous diet was chicken based kibble. Since starting this in mid December we have seen such a change. His skin is no longer red, the scratching is less.
The service from ordering to to delivery is really easy and quick. Plus the customer service is amazing. Highly recommend this food if your dog has allergies.
Thank you Bentleys
Bentleys
Jane F• 3 months ago
Hi Jane,
Thank you for sharing your experience with our food. I'm really pleased to hear it has made such a positive difference to your Cockapoo,
Toby.
Emmie• 4 months ago
Hello,
Just wanted to see if anyone knows if this is safe for a non working dog? I can see on the label it's for working dogs but can't find if there's a feeding chart/info re feeding to non working dogs.
Alana K
Emmie• 4 months ago
Hi there, 'working dog' food most of the time means VAT free, there is no difference in formula etc, it also states on its website 'for all breeds and life stages'. If your dog is not working (or exceptionally active), you may need to feed slightly less than what the feeding guidelines on the packaging may say, saving you money too!
Emmie
Alana K• 4 months ago
That's awesome to hear! Thanks for the info Alana :)
Bentleys
Emmie• 4 months ago
Hi Emmle,
As Alana K has mentioned, it is suitable for all dogs - you would simply need to adjust your feeding quantities accordingly to suit their lifestyle. We are happy to go through this with you for your dog if you give us a call or an email (contact details can be found on our website).
Kind Regards,
Toby.
Emzypo• 5 months ago
Would this be suitable for a very fussy 6kg cavapoochon, who is not food motivated.
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Emzypo• 5 months ago
Hello,
Thanks for your message.
The food is suitable for all breeds, ages and sizes. As to how your dog takes to the food I would not be able to say without trying! We do offer small 75gm sample packs on our website, found in the drop down list when choosing which size bag you would like to order.
Having a dog that is not food motivated is not such a bad thing, as usually it means they are not so demanding and reliant on feeding routines and less likely to become overweight. With dogs that are this way - we recommend researching a food that you are happy with the quality of and sticking to it. Placing the bowl down for 15 minutes each feeding time and whatever food is left is saved for the next meal. Unless there is an underlying health condition, a dog will eat when they are hungry enough. Your pooch will soon learn that whatever they do not eat in that 15 minutes will be lost until the next meal.
If you have any further questions or would like specific feeding advice/guidelines then please do not hesitate to give us a call or email through our website.
Thanks,
Toby.
Annie Wilson• 6 months ago
Hi
I have a tiny 11 week old chihuahua called Grace, she is so amazing and clever, I want to continue feeding her the best food and yours seems to be just that.
Currently I have her on butternut box which is really good but not great to use for training as I weigh her food out for the day and use instead of loads of extra treats.
She weighs only 1.8kg at the moment but weighing a little heavier every few days. I've been feeding her around 30g of mainly butternut but just a few bits of kibble for training.
She is tiny and will remain tiny so a little concerned after reading all the reveiws regarding the Size of the pieces.
Also I want her to have kibble mostly for healthier gums and teeth.
How do I purchase this food.
Please advise
Annie, Halesowen dog care.
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Annie Wilson• 5 months ago
Hi Annie,
Thanks for your message and I'm sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Unfortunately we don't receive notifications from AADF regarding comments, so it's not every day that we pick them up.
The size of our kibble certainly should not be a cause for concern as time goes on. We have Chihuahuas ourselves, in fact if you head to our Facebook page you will see a video we posted recently of one of ours eating and crunching the kibble. However, in these early stage it may be easier crush the kibble a little, or banging a knife on each piece to break them in half. Due to her small size, you would not be feeding many pieces at all - so breaking them should not be too time consuming.
The amount you should feed will vary slightly from my recommendations. So always adjust this accordingly by monitoring her weight and shape, as well as the consistency of her stools. Generally, if stools become consistently loose - this would be commonly caused by overfeeding. At this time, I would recommend a starting point of 25gm per day, between 6-9 months you may need to slightly increase to 30gm per day. From 9 months, you would begin to slightly reduce back down to around 25gm per day.
If you would like any further advice, please give us a call on 01206 803905 or email us through our website.
Thanks,
Toby.
Lee Sampson • 8 months ago
We have a 3 year old English Bulldog who was raw fed from 6 months of old as we believed it was the best for him. After him going off raw and issues with tear stains we looked for a dry food with the best nutritional value and chose Bentleys taste of the ocean. This is literally the best thing we have done, tear stains gone, his coat is shining and he loves it! Best thing we ever done was changed from Raw to Bentleys, simply amazing!
Bentleys
Lee Sampson • 8 months ago
Hi Lee,
Thank you for your kind words :-) It's great to hear the food has made such a positive difference.
Thanks,
Toby.
Jonathan Dickson• 9 months ago
We have a 12 week old labrador puppy from working lines. His current weight is approx 8.2kg. The feeding guide on the back goes on expected adult weight. Given we expect to be around 30-35kg mark is, I correct in feeding him around 300gram/day currently and increasing to 400g/day as he approaches 6 month? Have transitioned very slowly over to this food over 4 weeks and been checked by vet but still having loose stools?
Bentleys
Jonathan Dickson• 9 months ago
Hi Jonathan,
I tried to make contact as it would be a lot easier to discuss over the phone, but was not able to reach you.
Our feeding guidelines are put in place in accordance with FEDIAF regulations, so we are unable to modify them and make them more specific especially for puppies. From our experience, it is always better to start by feeding the lower end of what they recommend (or even less), as the food is very rich in nutrition, meaning it is easy to overfeed which would lead to loose stools.
I do believe there is room for you to lower your feeding quantities, by gradually reducing to around 250gm per day to see if that makes a difference. Ultimately, you know your dog better than we do - so by monitoring his weight/shape and the consistency of his stools, you should be able to use a little trial and error to find a balance that suits him best.
If you are noticing no difference after reducing quantities, please do get in touch with us and we can discuss the next courses of action.
Kind Regards,
Toby.
Walkingwithdogs• 9 months ago
Would this be of any use for a 11 month old cockerpoo with anal sac issues ?
Bentleys
Walkingwithdogs• 9 months ago
Hello,
Thanks for your enquiry.
Yes the food will be perfectly suitable. High fibre ingredients are the key to aiding in issues such as this, which our food contains many great options such as Carrot, Broccoli and Spinach. If your dog has persistent struggles with this issue then we would recommend further supplementing their diet with 2 teaspoons of canned pumpkin with their daily food intake.
If you have any other questions or would like more information, you can always call us on 01206 803905 or email info@bentleysdogfood.co.uk
Kind Regards,
Toby.
Katie123• 10 months ago
Has the formulation changed- this used to be rated 93% and is now 80%. What has happened?
Bentleys
Katie123• 10 months ago
Hi Katie,
Our formulation has not changed. It does however seem that All About Dog Food have changed their algorithm and rating system, as all other foods now have a lower percentage rating as well.
Thanks,
Toby.
Jeremy Dearman• 11 months ago
Bought Bentleys for our 3month old Border Terrier Crumpet solely on the basis of reviews on here. She likes it a lot but finds the kibble too large for her as she's quite small. Fantastic customer service including a phone call to see if everything was going ok. I'll wait until she is slightly larger before trying again. Nice to see a small British company fighting the big boys and coming out very well.
Bentleys
Jeremy Dearman• 11 months ago
Hi Jeremy,
Thank you for your positive comments on our customer service.
The size of our kibble should not cause issues for any dog unless they have a severe lack of teeth, as we know many small breeds such as Chihuahuas that are crunching through our food day to day. We purposely designed our kibble to be on the larger side as it encourages the dog to crunch, which in turn aids in teeth cleaning and good oral hygiene.
In these circumstances, we would recommend a strict feeding process of leaving the bowl down for 15 minutes each meal time and whatever the dog does not eat is lifted until the next meal time. They are very fast learners and it won't take long for Crumpet to realise that if he doesn't in that 15 minute timeframe he will be hungry until the next meal.
There is no better time to try and persuade Crumpet on to our Taste of the Ocean, as a high Protein diet is essential for development at his age. If you would like any further assistance or advice then please do give us a call on 01206 803905 or email info@bentleysdogfood.co.uk.
Thanks again for your kind words.
Toby.
Martin Norbury• one year ago
Hi there just wanted to say that I have ordered another large bag of Bentleys Taste of the Ocean and within 1 day it arrived. Brilliant Food, our Vizsla Phoenix loves it Brilliant company.
We Kept the 1.5KG BAG as it is resealable and also easier to take away with you in the car
We will always buy Bentleys as it is GREAT!!!
Bentleys
Martin Norbury• 11 months ago
Hi Martin,
I'm so pleased that Pheonix is enjoying the food and your experience with us has been positive. Thank you for sharing your comments :-)
Thanks,
Toby.
Martin Norbury• one year ago
Hi there
We originally Went for a Small 1.5 KG Taste of the Ocean Bag due to
its Brilliant Nutritional values and High protein levels to see if it
would be good Food for our puppy Vizsla and to see if he liked it or
Not...
However he is a puppy that literally scoffs food in an Instance and He
Loves your product and it has done wonders for him and his Growth.
He has had No Runny you know what's with it and combining it with the
old food 'Purina Beta Chicken' we are at the point where we are at 50
/ 50
As we only got a small bag we are obviously going through it rather
quickly but we do know that we only Need to feed him so much if your
Product compared with his old product.
Another Great reason to to get a large bag of this taste of the ocean
is that you and your Team Were on the phone to my wife to see what
food we had our Puppy Vizsla on to see if it would be a good match and
help advise us.
And Finally as you are the leading Dry food in the UK we could not
have chosen a better Product.
Thank you Very very Much so I will be ordering a Large 13.5KG bag from
yourselves.
Many Many Kind Regards Martin and Elise Norbury oh and Our Vizsla
Phoenix x
Martin Norbury
Martin Norbury• one year ago
We are so Glad that we chose Bentleysdogfood as they have just been the Best at providing advice and also the Best product so if anyone is ever looking for the right dog Food and right people to get it off then please look No further. Bentleys is the DEFINITELY the right place to get it from!
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Martin Norbury• one year ago
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write the review. Customer service is always at the forefront of what we do. As the creator of the recipe, myself and our son are always available to offer advice.
Julie Oates• one year ago
Hi, I`m going to be transitioning our Lab onto adult food from mid October onwards & I was initially considering this food. Charlie our 11month old Lab is from working stock but he is not being "worked" by us as he`s our family pet. He`s currently on Aatu puppy food which is great & no concerns with his development etc. I`ve been put off with this food purely because it says that its recommended for working dogs. I just wondered if anyone could advise me please. I`m only swapping brands because the all about dog food website states that the Aatu does not give clear labelling. My doubt grows further as he shakes his head everyday as if his ears are bothering him. 2 vets on 2 different occasions have examined & no evidence or ear infection, redness, no odour but after reading head shaking can be a sign of allergy. Thanks in advance
Alana K
Julie Oates• one year ago
Hi there, 'working dog' food most of the time means VAT free, there is no difference in formula etc, it also states on its website 'for all breeds and life stages'. This is a very good food, especially if there's potential allergies x
Dean Tweedie
Julie Oates• one year ago
My 11 month old cockapoo has been on this since April this year and she’s had no skin, ear, coat issues at all. She has a lovely shiny coat. Many dogs can be allergic to ingredients especially chicken but I highly recommend Bentleys taste of the ocean!
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Julie Oates• 11 months ago
Hi Julie,
Previous commentor Alana is correct, the term 'working dog' is a technical classification that means the food is exempt from VAT.
This enables us to keep our food priced as competitively as possible, allowing more dogs access to a premium quality diet.
The only difference is that if your dog is not working (or exceptionally active), you may need to feed slightly less than what the feeding guidelines on the packaging may say. This will also have a positive impact on your pocket too, feeding less food than you may expect!
Thanks,
Toby.
Glittery01• one year ago
I researched the best nutrition for my rescue dog for my budget and tried a sample packet and she loved it. I was left a message by staff before purchasing a large bag of food letting me know how to transfer her over from her old food and instructions in the packet too. The only problem I have is she loves it so much that she pilfer through her bowl eating the Bentleys kibble and leaving the old food then begging for more she loves it so much! So we have taken to mashing it so her tummy adjusts until she is fully on Bentleys. 5* customer service. Better nutrition than some raw foods and "tailer made" food subscriptions and a very happy French bulldog. Thanks 😊
Bentleys
Glittery01• one year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write the review. Customer service is always at the forefront of what we do. As the creator of the recipe, myself and our son are always available to offer advice.
Miren• one year ago
It’s now £78, please update the price on here!
Bentleys
Miren• one year ago
The admin page has been unavailable for a while, so unable to update our pricing and feeding guidelines. As soon as AADF complete their maintenance, we will update.
Sarah Stanley• one year ago
The price of the 13.5kg has now risen to £75 so this is out of date - things have really gone up.
Sarah Stanley• one year ago
We have a fussy labradoodle puppy who won’t now eat the raw food we have for her. We bought a 1.5kg bag at £21 and that works out about £7 a day (yes - 3 days of food according to their guide). We are swapping her to fillet steak and truffles as it’s cheaper 😂
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Sarah Stanley• one year ago
Based on an active 28kg adult, the cost of a days food would be around £1.75, based on a delivered 13.5 kilo bag.
Petra Singh• 2 years ago
Its misleading as proce on the allaboutdogfood website is different from the actual website, please update.
Petra Singh
Petra Singh• 2 years ago
price
Patricia Ppi• 2 years ago
Do you offer small kibble?
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Patricia Ppi• 11 months ago
Hi Patricia,
Currently we only have one kibble size for Taste of the Ocean - which is by design.
The size of our kibble should not cause issues for any dog unless they have a severe lack of teeth, as we know many small breeds such as Chihuahuas that are crunching through our food day to day. We purposely designed our kibble to be on the larger side as it encourages the dog to crunch, which in turn aids in teeth cleaning and good oral hygiene.
It is possible to soften the kibble over time. Due to the quality of the ingredients in our kibble and low carbohydrates, it is difficult to soften the kibble as it absorbs little water and will not soften/swell like most other poorer quality dry foods. Whilst it would be laborious to do so, you may find it easier to crush the kibble but placing it in a bag and taking a hammer to it! At the very least the dog would still be receiving all of the high quality nutrients for a healthy diet.
Thanks,
Toby.
The Idiots mum• 2 years ago
Can you confirm that a 11 month Rottweiler puppy weighing 50kg only eats 24g per day, yet his sister a 38kg, 16 moth akita x staffy will eat 405g? it doesn't seem enough for a large breed puppy?
The Idiots mum
The Idiots mum• 2 years ago
224g
All About Dog Food
The Idiots mum• 2 years ago
Apologies, that was an error. Fixed now
DogTrainerLady• 2 years ago
Really wish they did a small bite version of this. I use most of my dog’s daily ration in training but with a small dog and big kibbles it’s not practical. Shame as it’s fab quality!
Em• 2 years ago
Hi,Please can you tell me where I can purchase this food from? Used the ‘shop for this food’ button and it returned 0 results when putting in my Huddersfield location.Thanks!
Geoff
Em• 2 years ago
Hi Em.
Clicking on the banner to the right should take you to our website.
Em• 2 years ago
Hi.Where can you purchase this food from? Just clicked on ‘shop for this food’ and put my location in and it returned 0 results anywhere near me… thanks!
Geoff• 2 years ago
We are awaiting an AADF update on Bentley's Taste of the Ocean, following improvements to the recipe and a change to our manufacturing process. Please contact us or visit the website to obtain up to date information on the product.
Jamie• 6 years ago
May I ask what holds Bentleys back from being a 5* food? Thanks
All About Dog Food
Jamie• 6 years ago
Hi Jamie and thanks for posting. Right now the meat percentage is a shade below the threshold for a perfect score but this is something we are looking into so it may well change in the near future
Geoff
Jamie• 5 years ago
One of the ingredients is not picked up as part of "meat percentage". Krill meal is now listed as "Crustacean" which is accepted. Thus, the rating has been adjusted to 5*.