What is Victor Dog Food?
We want to be a part of your dog’s tail-wagging moments, so we’re here to talk about Victor Dog Food. Perhaps we can’t take them out for a walk or enjoy a little playtime, but there’s one thing that we can do—help you choose the best formulas that will keep your dog healthy. In this article, we are going to analyze Victor Dog Food recipes and check if their ingredient quality meets our standards.
A Brief History about Victor Dog Food
Victor Dog Food is a pet food manufacturer whose headquarters are located in Texas. They claim to offer high-quality nutrients to our beloved pets. Victor Super Premium is a huge player in the dog food industry, and all their formulas are generally spoken highly of.
Victor Dog Food is a branch of the brand, focused on producing the best dog food on the market. It offers five different product lines for our canines:
- Classic line
- Select line
- Purpose line
- Canned food line
- Classic treats line
Not so long ago, Victor Dog Food presented their fifth product line—Classic Treats. We will give you a detailed description of each category and show you one formula from each one.
How We Chose Our Top Picks
We want only the best for you and your pooch. When our team analyses dog food brands, we set the strict criteria that help us present you with the real image of the recipe.
So, we took out our magnifying glass and checked if the brand meets the following:
- The source of meat or meat meals must be named
- The formula should not contain meat or vegetable by-products
- If the product is grain-inclusive, it should use only whole grains
- The formula should be labeled as “Complete and balanced” by The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)
How We Evaluated Victor Dog Food
Victor Dog Food offers such a wide range of recipes, so we needed to enlist experts’ help to assess the quality. We sought advice from:
- Veterinarians
- Pet store workers
- Online reviewers
We visited several pet clinics and discussed this brand’s ingredient lists with veterinarians. They gave us lots of info and guidelines on what we need to pay attention to in the dog’s nutrition.
The Alpha Paw team also spoke to several pet store workers who gave us the list of the best-selling Victor Dog Food products. They also told us what their customers thought of their formulas.
We checked online reviews to make sure nothing was missing from our research. We searched for the comments made by identifiable people with names and profile photos.
Once we gathered all the info we needed, we got down to writing this review. After you read the article, you will know if Victor Dog Food is a sound option for your adorable pooch.
You can also check out our reviews of Dog For Dog Food and the Nutra Thrive dog food supplement.
Victor Dog Food Review
Let’s start with the table of recipes. Here, you will find the entire Victor Dog Food assortment.
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Victor Dog Food Product Lines |
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Victor Dog Food—Our Evaluation Picks
We have chosen one random product from each of their product lines. As you remember, there are five of them, and we want to give you an insight into every single one.
The formulas you will see in this article are our representative picks.
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Product line |
Formula | Rating |
| Classic line | Victor Super Premium Dog Food High Energy |
4.6 |
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Select line |
Grain-Free Lamb Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe | 4.5 |
| Purpose line | Grain-Free Lamb Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe |
4.7 |
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Canned food line |
VICTOR Turkey & Sweet Potato Stew Cuts in Gravy | 4.4 |
| Classic treats line | Crunchy Dog Treats with Chicken Meal |
4.5 |
Victor Dog Food—Classic Line
Victor Classic line derives protein from different meats, uniquely balances to provide your sweetheart with complete nutrition. It is tailored for highly active beauties. It is made to maintain healthy digestion and boost your pooch’s immune system. Let’s take a look at one of their products.
Classic Line: Victor Super Premium Dog Food High Energy
Image source: victor super premium dog food
As promised, the formula is made with premium-quality ingredients—beef, pork meals, and chicken, which are healthy protein sources. Victor Super Premium Dog Food High Energy doesn’t contain any meat by-products, so you can sleep tight, knowing what you’re feeding your beauty to.
This Victor dog food High Energy recipe is composed of 79% protein that comes from protein-dense ingredients like beef meal, chicken meal, and pork meal. These ingredients also give the whole formula a rich and savory flavor that your dog will surely love.
To sustain their high energy, this recipe contains gluten-free grains like grain sorghum and whole grain millet that provides carbohydrates. Other additional sources of carbs, fiber, and nutrients are dehydrated alfalfa meal, carrot powder, tomato pomace, and dried seaweed meal.
Victor High Energy’s recipe also contains selenium yeast that helps with metabolic function, cellular regeneration and for a boosted immune system. With prebiotics and probiotics, you are ensuring your pooch’s healthy digestion and overall healthy immune system.
It’s also jam packed with vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, protein, and amino acids that support a balanced and complete meal every bite.
This particular Victor dog food is ideal for highly active and sports-loving dogs. They provide sustained energy and supply stamina and endurance. It is perfect for sporting dogs who adore their training sessions. Gluten-free grains are suitable for dogs with allergies.
Our canines love to show off their beautiful coat. This formula contains essential Omega 6 and Omega 3 acids that maintain your pooch’s coat and skin shiny. They are also beneficial for dogs with dry skin.
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Guaranteed Analysis |
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Crude Protein |
24.0% min |
| Crude Fat |
20.0% min |
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Crude Fiber |
3.8% max |
| Moisture |
9.0% max |
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Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) (Min.) |
2.6% min |
| Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) (Min.) |
0.4% min |
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Zinc (Min.) |
150 mg/kg min |
| Selenium (Min.) |
0.35 mg/kg min |
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Vitamin E (Min.) |
150 IU/kg min |
| L-Carnitine* (Min.) |
100 mg/kg min |
Ingredient:
Beef Meal, Grain Sorghum, Whole Grain Millet, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Chicken Meal, Pork Meal, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Yeast Culture, Blood Meal, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Carrot Powder, Tomato Pomace, Taurine, Salt, Choline Chloride, Dried Seaweed Meal, Zinc Methionine Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Calcium Carbonate, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Selenium Yeast, Copper Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Iodate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Powdered Cellulose, Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Fructooligosaccharide, Folic Acid, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Vegetable Oil, Spearmint Extract, Lecithin.
Victor Dog Food—Select Line
These formulas are suitable for dogs of all sizes and life stages. Unlike the previous product line, Select focuses on one specific protein source. These are mostly tailored for hairy friends who are picky eaters. The ingredients are also beneficial for pups prone to food sensitivity. Let’s check out one of these recipes.
Select Line: Grain Free Lamb Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe
Image source: victor super premium dog food
For dogs who enjoy munching on healthy lamb, here’s the solution. This delicious formula will make their tail wiggle the moment they sniff it coming. Grain-Free Lamb Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe is made for dogs with normal daily activities.
Everyone gets bored with the same taste of food day in and day out. We advise you to alternate Select formulas so that your pooch can try out different flavors throughout the year.
This particular Victor dog food is made with premium-quality lamb meal, a highly-condensed protein source. It’s paired with real sweet potato, a fiber-rich ingredient and is an excellent source of beta carotene. This recipe is 100% grain-free so it’s a perfect food for pooches with sensitive stomachs and food allergies.
Chicken fat and chickpeas are other ingredients on the list that make up this highly nutritious dog food. Chicken fat is a high-quality and a good source of essential fatty acids, specifically linoleic acid, a vital omega-6 fatty acid. While chickpeas on the other hand are carbohydrate sources and rich in dietary fiber and protein.
This recipe is made for large and small dogs at all life stages and suitable for dogs with allergy to other meat proteins.
Victor’s Select formulas have a great variation of food flavors that your dog will enjoy alternating all year around. They are perfect for spicing up a daily meal.
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Guaranteed Analysis |
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Crude Protein |
30.0% min |
| Crude Fat |
16.0% min |
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Crude Fiber |
3.8% max |
| Moisture |
9.0% max |
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Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) (Min.) |
2.8% min |
| Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) (Min.) |
0.4% min |
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DHA (Min.) |
0.1% min |
| Zinc (Min.) |
150 mg/kg min |
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Selenium (Min.) |
0.35 mg/kg min |
| Vitamin E (Min.) |
150 IU/kg min |
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L-Carnitine* (Min.) |
80 mg/kg min |
Ingredients:
Lamb Meal, Peas, Sweet Potato, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Garbanzo Beans, Blood Meal, Yeast Culture, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Carrot Powder, Tomato Pomace (source of Lycopene), Taurine, Salt, Choline Chloride, Dried Seaweed Meal, Zinc Methionine Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Calcium Carbonate, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Selenium Yeast, Copper Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride,Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Powdered Cellulose, Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Spearmint Extract, Lecithin, Fructooligosaccharide, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Silicon Dioxide, Folic Acid, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Vegetable Oil, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract.
Victor Dog Food—Purpose Line
This product line is designed for canines with specific food requirements. They offer formulas for
- Overweight dogs who need to drop a few
- Pups who suffer from joint problems
- Canines who need low carb diet
They are full of quality protein that is derived from various sources. The Purpose line contains nutritionally complete ingredients.
Purpose Line: Grain Free Lamb Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe
Image source: victor super premium dog food
Grain-Free Lamb Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe derives protein from premium-quality beef, pork, chicken, and fish meals. It is tailored for senior canines who aren’t as active as they used to be, as well as for all other couch potatoes out there. The formula is low in fat, which reduces the risks of obesity. If you feel that your lovely pooch needs to regain their summer body, think about feeding them this formula.
It’s a multi-protein recipe that provides your older dog with the nutrition it needs. Its nutrient-dense formula was specifically designed for pooches who are prone to joint issues. As mentioned, it’s a dog food low in fat so it is an ideal meal for less active dogs that need to lose a bit of weight.
It contains a whole range of whole grains, including whole grain brown rice, whole grain millet, and grain sorghum. Whole grain brown rice is a fiber-rich ingredient and provides different minerals beneficial for your dogs, including manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium. Brown rice is easy to digest. Whole grain millet, on the other hand, is a gluten-free fiber and is an excellent source of B-vitamins, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus. All this fiber promotes healthy digestion for your dog.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin are used to keep the joints oiled and healthy. They also help reduce the pain with senior doggos and keep your dog’s joints healthy.
L-Carnitine helps with lean muscle development. The formula is strengthened with vitamins, minerals, and acids.
However, do keep in mind that this particular Victor dog food has a wide range of ingredients so it might not be suitable for dogs who have sensitive stomachs. Generally, it’s perfect for senior dogs.
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Guaranteed Analysis |
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Crude Protein |
27.0% min |
| Crude Fat |
11.5% min |
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Crude Fiber |
4.5% max |
| Moisture |
9.0% max |
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Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) (Min.) |
2.6% min |
| Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) (Min.) |
0.4% min |
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DHA (Min.) |
0.1% min |
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Zinc (Min.) |
150 mg/kg min |
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Selenium (Min.) |
0.35 mg/kg min |
| Vitamin E (Min.) |
150 IU/kg min |
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L-Carnitine* (Min.) |
150 mg/kg min |
| Glucosamine*(Min.) |
800 mg/kg |
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Chondroitin* (Min.) |
300 mg/kg |
Ingredients:
Beef Meal, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Whole Grain Millet, Grain Sorghum, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Menhaden Fish Meal (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Yeast Culture, Chicken Meal, Pork Meal, Peas, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Blood Meal, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Carrot Powder, Tomato Pomace (source of Lycopene), Taurine, Salt, Choline Chloride, Dried Seaweed Meal, Zinc Methionine Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Calcium Carbonate, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Selenium Yeast, Copper Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Chondroitin Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Spearmint Extract, Lecithin, Fructooligosaccharide, Folic Acid, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Powdered Cellulose, Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Silicon Dioxide, Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate, Vegetable Oil, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract.
Victor Dog Food—Canned Food Line
The Canned Food line offers the same quality ingredients, but only in wet form. These formulas don’t contain:
- Artificial colors
- Artificial flavors
- Artificial preservatives
There are various options among these formulas, aimed to satisfy each canine’s preference. You can also find grain-free recipes tailored for little beasties who suffer from allergies or food sensitivity.
Canned Food Line: Grain-Free Formula Turkey and Sweet Potato Cuts in Gravy
Image source: victor super premium dog food
Make your pooch’s meal delicious by topping their kibble with VICTOR Turkey & Sweet Potato Stew Cuts in Gravy, or by serving the recipe alone. Either way, they are going to love it!
This wet formula is tailored with high-quality protein sources—turkey broth, chicken liver, turkey, and sweet potatoes. Turkey broth is perfect for adding moisture and flavor to the whole recipe while turkey and chicken liver provides protein and fat. Chicken liver also supplies your dog with essential vitamins and minerals that it needs to grow healthily. Sweet potato is a vital ingredient and is a common gluten-free carbohydrate source that is rich in fiber and is an excellent source of beta carotene, a vital antioxidant that is a forerunner to vitamin A.
The formula is grain-free, which makes it suitable for dogs who suffer from food sensitivity and is guaranteed to contain no flavors, colors, or preservatives. It supports healthy digestion and bowel movement. It is also strengthened with vitamins, minerals, and acids.
The formula is made for adult dogs of all breeds.
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Guaranteed Analysis |
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Crude Protein |
8.0% min |
| Crude Fat |
5.0% min |
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Crude Fiber |
1.5% max |
| Moisture |
82.0% max |
Ingredients:
Turkey Broth, Turkey, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg Whites, Sweet Potatoes, Potato Starch, Dried Egg Product, Guar Gum, Salt, Peas, Sodium Phosphate, Flaxseed Meal, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Choline Chloride, Xanthan Gum Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate,Vitamin A Supplement, Potassium Iodide), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride.
Victor Dog Food—Classic Treats Line
The brand hasn’t forgotten about the treats and the fact that our cuties have a sweet tooth. This line offers crunchy treats that are not only palatable but fun to munch on! They are designed with gluten-free ancient grains.
Classic Treats Line: Crunchy Dog Treats with Chicken Meal
Image source: victor super premium dog food
Apart from their deliciousness, these dog treats are made with ingredients that maintain healthy skin. Their crunchiness helps reduce plaque. If you are looking for more products that maintain your pooch’s dental hygiene, check out our list of the top 10 best dog dental chew.
This is the perfect reward if you are on a training session with your lovable pooch. It’s formulated with gluten-free ancient grains and chicken meal, a highly-condensed protein source. In addition, it’s made with VICTOR core ingredients that support your dog’s healthy skin, digestion, immune response, and efficient metabolism.
Crunchy Dog Treats with Chicken Meal formula doesn’t contain:
- Artificial colors
- Artificial flavors
- Artificial preservatives
This product contains dried chicory root, which is an excellent source of inulin—a type of prebiotic that aids digestion and increases metabolism.
If you need more mouth-watering ideas, take a look at our lists of healthy and natural dog treats, as well as the best dog treat brands.
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Guaranteed Analysis |
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Crude Protein |
16.0% min |
| Crude Fat |
6.0% min |
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Crude Fiber |
5% max |
| Moisture |
10.0% max |
Ingredients:
Sorghum, Chicken Meal, Millet, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Selenium Yeast, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Zinc Methionine Complex, Rosemary Extract, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product.
Victor Dog Food Final Comments
This brand strives to use local ingredients as much as they can. To achieve complete and balanced nutrition of your pooch, look for formulas that derive protein from both plants and animals. Victor dog food formulas use meat as their first ingredient, but they also have plant-based protein.
All of their products contain named real meat or meat meals, and they don’t use animal by-products. This is incredibly important as meat by-products can contain many slaughtered animals leftovers, such as:
- Hair
- Hooves
- Beaks
- Feathers
- Claws
- Horns
By-products are not beneficial in your pooch’s diet, and they will hardly satisfy their nutritional needs.
After a detailed examination of all ingredient lists, we noticed that the formulas are deprived of fruit. The products also don’t contain a lot of vegetables, although they add vitamin supplements. Dogs who eat fruits and vegetables get higher amounts of antioxidants, which are healthy for their bodies.
Victor Dog Food recipes offer a wide range of formulas, from food for puppies and senior dogs, to food for our athlete canines. You can also choose between grain-inclusive and grain-free recipes. Grain-free recipes use peas and sweet potatoes as the source of carbohydrates, instead of grains.
Victor Dog Food recipes don’t contain any:
- Soy
- Wheat
- Corn
- Gluten
- Artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Choose Your Pooch’s Formulas Wisely
The Alpha Paw team rates Victor Dog Food recipes with the highest mark. The brand strives to provide your pooch with the best nutrients, and their recipes should find their way to your pooch’s bowl.
If you are searching for breed-specific recipes, you can also scan our lists of best large breed dry dog food or best dry dog food for small dogs, and check if there’s anything you like. Don’t buy the worst dry dog food available today. For more canned food options, we suggest you take a peek at the best-canned dog food.
References:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_food
- Tjernsbekk, M. T., et al. “Raw Mechanically Separated Chicken Meat and Salmon Protein Hydrolysate as Protein Sources in Extruded Dog Food: Effect on Protein and Amino Acid Digestibility.” Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, vol. 101, no. 5, 2017, doi:10.1111/jpn.12608.
- Robertson, Debora. Bone appétit: 50 Clean Recipes for Healthier, Happier Dogs. Harper Design, 2019.
