“So, the main factor I would say is that the dog likes it, because especially in the beginning, you try out a lot of things, and then some varieties emerge that the dog doesn't like so much. But of course, I also make sure that the ingredients are natural, that there isn't too much grain, because the dog is a bit overweight. So it should be good food, well-tolerated, and have plenty of vegetables in it. Yes, price is moderately important. I don't actually buy the most expensive thing, because, as I said, we have a dog, three cats, three children, and a garden. Of course, you always have to be careful not to spend too much, but we don't buy the really cheap stuff either. So, we generally look for good”

“Of course, I wanna make sure that my dog loves the food. I've tried various types of dog food, especially when I moved across the country or moved countries, and she just didn't respond well with the other kinds of foods I tried. Also, I wanna have a look at the nutrients that it offers. I don't wanna give very cheap food that's, like, made of not so great ingredients. I mean, I wouldn't give it to myself, so why would I give it to my dog? So I do check the ingredient list, make sure that it's as natural as possible.”

“I usually buy Wolfsblut because that's what my dog prefers the most and because it has the most real ingredients, little grain, or none at all.”

“Are, Maggie is quite a fussy, sensitive stomach eater so it needs to be the right product to suit her and her sensitive tummy. So ingredients is quite a main factor for us.”

“So, the first main factor is that it contains little grain, so it's relatively natural. And if it's wet food, then it also has to contain real meat for the dog and not just diluted with grain or other ingredients so the dog can get some of it.”

“When shopping for dog food, I usually prioritize quality and nutrition first. I look for foods that have high quality protein, essential nutritions, and known unnecessary fillers or artificial additives. I also consider my dog's age, size, and also any, dietary, sensitivities. I tend to buy dog food from stores or online retailers that I trust for, consistent quality and availability. Convenience plays, also a role. I like a place that makes it easy to compare options, read reviews, and have a reliable, delivery or pickup. Sometimes I also stick to my, brands, my my vet, recommends, since I want to make sure that my dog is health, is supported.”

“The dog has to tolerate it. That means it has to be grain-free or at least gluten-free. It has to have a high meat content. It has to taste good to the dog. Ideally, it should promote its health, and of course, it has to be attractively priced.”

“Yes, that it actually has good ingredients, not too full of carpsies, high in protein, yes, organic if possible. Yes, basically exactly what I would like for myself.”

“The most important factor for me is that the products are grain free. Our dog is on a grain free diet for health reasons, so that's our primary criteria. After that, it's looking at overall price for quantity and also flavors because I know there are certain flavors that she'll enjoy more than others.”

“So I think I would want to go for Pooch and Mutt. It's chicken and super food. I'm having a look at the ingredients here. I like this shape. She particularly likes the pellet or the this particular shape. It's grain free. It's in miniature kibble. It's got prebiotics, and it's a very, good price.”

“Well, this typically, you know, to make sure that there's no sort of raw hide in there, to make sure that the the food is healthy for my dogs. You know, I want my dogs to to live and for as long as possible, and food is is a main, you know, part of ensuring that. So ensuring that the food is healthy, it's nutritious, is is probably the main the main factor. And, well, so that they like it as well because my dogs are well, one of them, Bruce, is incredibly fussy.”

“No additives and meat based.”

“Yes, after I asked, they made me a list of dry foods that were wheat-free. That's when I became aware of Belcander, for example. I then watched videos about Belkando and read many, many reviews and with the information from ChaatgiePT. It has so many fresh ingredients, so to speak, no wheat, no grains and more than 90 percent meat, I decided to try Belcando. I then gave my dog Belcando dry food for over 5 months and was completely satisfied. But then he didn't want it anymore and then he wanted, well, he wanted to change his food, so I asked again and we found a new one in roughly the same way. This is the current Bosch.”

“So it's important to me what ingredients go into it. There has to be a lot of meat, a lot in it, not a lot of grain, but balanced, not just 100 percent meat. Now, because Leo was having problems with tartar buildup, we've stopped using BAF in the classic form because we saw that this causes even more stone, tartar, to form, and we've now switched completely to dry food. However, because he has problems with his teeth, I make sure that the pieces aren't too big and not too hard. It still has to be the meat carton method, but it has to be a bit softer so that he can chew it at all. Price is important to me, of course, and that the order is processed and delivered as quickly as possible.”

“It didn't give me a brand as such, but it gave me some ingredients to look for like probiotics. So that definitely made me feel more confident and definitely influenced my decision to get a dog food with probiotics for her.”

“They are the two brands that buy the most, and one of them was on offer. And the other one was, natural ingredients, is what I tend to go for, and they seemed both good value for money.”

“Up, right? Is that absorbing now? Yes. So when I buy dog food, it's particularly important to me that it's high quality, that it has high-quality ingredients, and that it's from specialised shops that are reputable and can get by with just a few ingredients. And I actually shop in various online shops such as Zoo Plus or Terrakanis or Futterfreund, Futalis is also well known. And these shops simply offer me such a variety of different dog food options that are tailored to the special needs of Chihuahuas, for example, and yes, even take into account intolerances to dry food and wet food, because Chihuahuas in particular are small and have a very sensitive digestion. And so it's actually crucial for me that I find products that can get by with few ingredients, but high-quality ingredients.”