I've been feeding my puppy Blue Buffalo (puppy formula, chicken and rice -- I do not use grain free) since she was 6wks old (she's 8mo) and she's been doing fine on it. great weight, muscle mass has been good (not something I aim for, but definitely something I notice), energy levels, and all the poops and pees have been very consistent and regular (unless she ate something weird that's made her sick).

the reason I ask, is because I'm honestly blown away by how many people use Purina One. around here, the rhetoric is always to avoid "evil grocery store brands that want to kill your dog", so Purina was a brand I never even considered an option. but now I'm wondering if marketing is getting the best of me, and I'm spending where I don't need to.

have I been made into a dog food elitist?

Thanks y'all! I appreciate this sub so much.