Skinners Trusted, High-performance Nutrition for Active Dogs Explored
Every dog owner understands that a happy, healthy dog is the heart of a home. Providing your four-legged companion with the right nutrition is one of the most important decisions you make, as it directly impacts their energy levels, physical condition, and overall happiness.
Skinners is a proudly British brand with a rich heritage in supporting active, working, and family dogs. For decades, they have been crafting exceptional pet food that focuses on honest, high-quality ingredients and performance-led nutrition.
Whether you own a busy working breed, an athletic agility dog, or simply a high-energy family pet, the Field and Trial range provides the perfect fuel for their daily adventures. Available at Pets and Friends, it is the ideal choice for owners who value reliable, British-made nutrition that delivers genuine results in every bowl.
The Field and Trial range explained
The Skinners Field and Trial collection is specifically designed for dogs that require sustained energy and optimal physical support. Unlike standard supermarket foods, which often contain high levels of grain fillers to bulk out the bag, these recipes are carefully formulated by expert canine nutritionists.
They prioritise high-quality protein sources to build and repair muscle, combined with just the right amount of wholesome carbohydrates to fuel a long day in the field or an active afternoon in the park.
By focusing on performance, this food helps your dog maintain their ideal body weight, keep their stamina levels high, and recover quickly after exercise.
High-quality protein for strong, healthy dogs
Active dogs thrive on a diet that is rich in high-quality animal protein. The primary ingredients in these recipes include premium cuts of chicken, lamb, duck, and salmon.
Using these superior protein sources ensures your dog receives all the vital amino acids they need to maintain strong muscle mass, a robust immune system, and healthy metabolic function. Because the meat and fish are sourced for their quality, the food is incredibly nutrient-dense.
This means your dog is getting more goodness from every single mouthful. It also results in a delicious, natural taste that dogs find deeply satisfying, even if they can occasionally be a little fussy about their dinner.
Tailored nutrition for every life stage
A dog's nutritional requirements change dramatically as they grow and matures. A young, energetic puppy needs a very different balance of nutrients compared to a slower, more relaxed senior companion. Skinners offers a fantastic selection of life-stage specific diets.
Their puppy recipe is packed with the perfect balance of protein, calcium, and phosphorus to support healthy bone growth and optimal immune system development during that crucial first year. For the adult years, the range includes a variety of protein sources to keep your dog interested and nourished.
As they reach their senior years, the light and senior recipe offers a lower-calorie, highly digestible meal that is easy on the gut while maintaining the vital nutrients needed to support ageing joints and overall comfort.
Hypoallergenic and sensitive diet options
Many dogs experience dietary sensitivities, which can often result in itchy skin, a dull coat, or persistent digestive issues. These problems are frequently triggered by common ingredients like wheat or certain animal proteins. Skinners understands these needs perfectly.
Their range includes specialised recipes designed to be gentle on sensitive stomachs. By using simple, clean ingredients like salmon, duck, or chicken combined with easily digestible rice, these hypoallergenic options significantly reduce the risk of an allergic reaction.
This gentle approach to nutrition makes it a brilliant choice for dogs who need a soothing daily diet that supports their skin and gut health without any unnecessary fuss.
Supporting mobility and active lifestyles
For dogs that spend their lives running, jumping, and staying active, joint health is a paramount concern. Active lifestyles put significant physical strain on a dog's skeletal structure, so it is vital to provide support before issues arise.
Many recipes in this range are enriched with targeted nutrients to help maintain healthy, mobile joints. Whether your dog is a high-speed gundog or simply loves a very long daily walk, providing this essential nutritional support helps to reduce daily wear and tear.
It keeps your dog moving comfortably and pain-free, ensuring they can enjoy their active lifestyle for as long as possible.
A proud British family-owned brand
When you choose a brand, you are often choosing to support the values behind it. Skinners is a family-owned British company with a heritage that spans multiple generations. They take immense pride in their commitment to quality, consistency, and British manufacturing.
By keeping their production processes within the UK and sourcing as many ingredients as possible from trusted British farmers, they maintain absolute control over every single batch of food. This dedication to quality ensures that you are receiving a consistent, world-class product, whilst also supporting the British economy and keeping the food miles of your pet's dinner as low as possible.
How to transition your dog to a new diet
When you decide to upgrade your dog to a higher-quality performance diet, it is vital to make the change slowly. A sudden dietary change can easily disrupt the natural balance of stomach bacteria, leading to a temporary digestive upset. We recommend a steady transition period lasting around seven to ten days.
Start by mixing a small handful of the new Skinners Field and Trial kibble into their current meal. Over the course of the week, gradually increase the proportion of the new food while decreasing the proportion of the old.
Taking your time allows your dog's digestive system to adjust comfortably to their delicious new meals, ensuring a smooth and happy switch.
Shop the full collection online today
Finding the perfect nutrition for your active or working dog has never been simpler. At Pets and Friends, we stock a comprehensive range of Skinners products to suit every type of canine appetite.
You can browse the full selection of delicious protein flavours, life-stage recipes, and bag sizes directly on our website. We offer fast and secure delivery to bring these heavy bags straight to your front door, saving you the physical hassle of carrying them from a high street shop.
You can even set up a regular subscription to ensure you never run out of food, saving you 5% on every single repeat order.
Who Are We - More About Pets & Friends?
We are not just a simple online retailer of pet food and pet products. Oh no, there is way more to us than that.
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Find Expert Pet Advice at Your Local Pets & Friends Shop
While we love seeing you online, you can also pop into one of our nearly 20 Pets & Friends physical shops around the UK for a proper look around.
With a retail heritage dating back to 1974, we have shops across the Midlands, in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and South Yorkshire.
Our local pet shops are also packed with all the goodies you see here and more.
Plus, our friendly team is always on hand for a chat, and you can use our free weighing scales or book your dog in for a groom at many of our locations.
Who Are Pets & Friends?
Pets & Friends is also more than just a pet shop; we're a community of pet lovers, backed by the experience of our parent company, Pet Store Retail, a family-run business that's been around for donkey's years.
Our whole approach is actually built on providing you with friendly, down-to-earth advice to help you give your pet the best life possible.
Furthermore, we believe that every pet is a friend, and as their owner, you're a friend of ours too. We're passionate about what we do, and we're here to help you every step of the way.
Here to Help, However You Shop
So, whether you're shopping with us online or visiting a store, our customer service team is always ready to lend a hand.
Online, you can easily track your delivery or get in touch about returns.
In-store, our expert team can offer brilliant, practical guidance on everything from finding the right food for a sensitive tummy to fitting your dog with the perfect harness. Feel free to consult our team any time – no question is too silly.
That’s why we’ve put together a huge selection of high-quality dry dog food, making it easy for you to choose the perfect bag of kibble that your dog will love, and that will love them back.
We're also properly trained and genuinely love pets, so no question is too silly. So much so that we are committed to making sure you and your pet have a happy experience with us every single time.
