Understanding Hunting-Dog Nutrition

Hunting dogs may have different energy needs than less-active household dogs, particularly during regular training and hunting activity. When choosing a food, consider your dog’s life stage, body condition, workload, and individual tolerance. Outlaw Feed is Texas-made and contains no corn, wheat, or soy. To see what goes into each bag, read Why Outlaw Feed and our Ingredients breakdown.

What to Look for on the Label

When comparing dog foods, review the complete label and consider your dog’s individual needs:

• A named animal-protein ingredient listed first
• Guaranteed-analysis values for protein and fat
• Feeding directions for your dog’s weight and activity level
• A nutritional adequacy statement for the intended life stage
• The complete ingredient list, including ingredients you prefer to avoid

Matching Food to Workload

Protein and fat percentages are one part of comparing foods. A dog’s feeding needs can vary with body size, age, body condition, weather, training volume, and hunting activity. Use the manufacturer’s feeding directions as a starting point and adjust portions based on your dog’s body condition and veterinary guidance.

Maintenance vs. Performance Formulas

Maintenance and performance formulas can have different protein and fat profiles. A dog’s feeding needs may change with activity level, body condition, weather, and training volume. Review the feeding directions and consult your veterinarian if you are considering a formula change for your dog.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid sudden food changes, since a gradual transition may be easier on some dogs’ digestive systems. Monitor your dog’s body condition and adjust portions as needed, using the manufacturer’s feeding directions as a starting point. Consult your veterinarian for individualized feeding or health guidance.

Outlaw Feed Gold and Blue Formulas

Outlaw Feed makes two formulas so you can match the bag to your dog's workload:

• Gold Formula (High-Performance): 26% protein / 18% fat, built for hard-working ranch, hunting, and sporting dogs that burn through calories in the field.
• Blue Formula (Adult Maintenance): 21% protein / 15% fat, ideal for active adult and family dogs at a steadier workload. Both are Texas-made with real, named meat and no corn, wheat, or soy.

Feeding and Food Transitions

How much to feed a hunting dog depends on size, age, body condition, and activity level. The Feeding Guide provides starting points by weight and activity. When changing foods, mix increasing amounts of the new food with the old food over approximately 7 to 10 days. If your dog has dietary sensitivities, a health condition, or persistent digestive changes, consult your veterinarian.

Where to Buy Outlaw Feed in Central Texas

Outlaw Feed is stocked at select independently owned farm-supply and feed retailers across Central Texas. Check our store locator for current retailers and addresses. Questions about the closest stocking store? Reach out through our Contact page.