Mordor Gundogs
Our partnership with one of the UK's most renowned breeders
We’re proud to partner with Mordor Gundogs, a world-renowned dog training school known for its exceptional breeding and training programs.
With over 16 years of expertise, they are dedicated to giving their puppies the best possible start in life. That’s why they trust Tuggs to fuel their young dogs—a true testament to our food’s nutritional quality, digestibility, and performance for both working dogs and family companions.
Still not convinced? Let’s show you why.
Putting Tuggs to the Test
Our Study With Mordor Gundogs and Glasgow University
To prove just how nutritious Tuggs’ insect-based dog food really is, we teamed up with Mordor Gundogs to run a head-to-head trial against premium raw dog food. With the help of veterinary students from the University of Glasgow, we set out to see if puppies fed our insect-based food would grow just as well as those on a raw diet. We looked at everything—from weight gain and digestibility to energy levels, stools, and overall body condition.
We were very lucky to be able to run these trials on almost genetically-identical puppies: the puppies’ mothers were sisters and the puppies had the same father. One litter was fed raw dog food, and the other litter was fed Tuggs. Over three months, both groups of puppies were fed the same number of calories per day and weighed every two days.
The Study in Action
The Results
Proven Digestibility and Growth
Puppies on Tuggs gained the same amount of weight as premium raw food, proving it’s just as digestible as other premium foods.
Better Body Condition
Puppies on Tuggs had a better overall body condition score than those on a raw diet
Safer than Raw
Tuggs’ gently cooked meals eliminate the risks of feeding dogs harmful bacteria such as E. coli & salmonella.
“There was a clear difference in size and condition between the puppies who were fed Tuggs and the other litter being fed raw. I would say that the other big advantage of Tuggs cooked diet over raw is that a raw diet always carries risks of E.coli and salmonella (chicken-based) amongst other bacteria. By gently cooking their meals, Tuggs removes this risk without compromising the nutritional value of the food. Overall my conclusion is that I can see an upside to feeding Tuggs over both a raw diet and also a dry processed diet.”
Dr Sheldon Steinmetz, member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
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