Whilst Skinner’s past and present is firmly connected to the working & active gundog sector, we are proud to supply our foods to a wide range of customers which includes security dogs, husky racing teams and many show dog, obedience and agility dog customers.
The traditional mill in Stradbroke was built in 1688. It was one of the first postmills in Suffolk grinding corn for local people. The mill has been in the Skinner family for seven generations and a period of over 200 years.
The traditional mill in Stradbroke was built in 1688. It was one of the first postmills in Suffolk grinding corn for local people. The mill has been in the Skinner family for seven generations and a period of over 200 years.
The Skinner family produced many varieties of animal feeds ranging from monkey nuts to cat food.
The Skinner family produced many varieties of animal feeds ranging from monkey nuts to cat food.
It was the idea of the current chairman, Roger Skinner, to branch from animal feed compounding to complete dog food in the early 1970’s, a time where there were very few competitors in this section of the market.
It was the idea of the current chairman, Roger Skinner, to branch from animal feed compounding to complete dog food in the early 1970’s, a time where there were very few competitors in this section of the market.
Due to high customer demand, Skinner’s developed more dog foods, using the experience of nutritionists to cover a wider range of dietary needs. Ruff & Ready became a huge success with working, active, show & pet dogs.
Due to high customer demand, Skinner’s developed more dog foods, using the experience of nutritionists to cover a wider range of dietary needs. Ruff & Ready became a huge success with working, active, show & pet dogs.
Following a change in the VAT status on working and active dog foods, Field & Trial was born formed originally from just 2 diets, Crunchy & Muesli Mix.
Following a change in the VAT status on working and active dog foods, Field & Trial was born formed originally from just 2 diets, Crunchy & Muesli Mix.
Skinner’s launched their popular Puppy Pack scheme, originally called ‘puppy sure start’ this scheme was created to encourage breeders to wean their puppies onto and recommend Skinner’s food to new owners.
Skinner’s launched their popular Puppy Pack scheme, originally called ‘puppy sure start’ this scheme was created to encourage breeders to wean their puppies onto and recommend Skinner’s food to new owners.
Skinners continue to develop their range, expanding their mill to become one of the most sophisticated dry dog food manufacturing plants in the country, producing ALL their foods at their factory in Suffolk, using British sourced product where possible and grains that surround the local fields. All their diets are produced using a fixed formula, so the diets are always consistent.
Skinners continue to develop their range, expanding their mill to become one of the most sophisticated dry dog food manufacturing plants in the country, producing ALL their foods at their factory in Suffolk, using British sourced product where possible and grains that surround the local fields. All their diets are produced using a fixed formula, so the diets are always consistent.
Skinner’s Field & Trial now offer a range of 19 nutritionally complete diets for active and working dogs of every age, breed and activity level. Skinner’s can be found in over 2,000 retailers throughout the UK and across Europe. They are the number 1 food of choice with gamekeepers and gundog trainers*and are proud to be affiliated with The Kennel Club Agility and Working Gundog Activities.
Skinner’s Field & Trial now offer a range of 19 nutritionally complete diets for active and working dogs of every age, breed and activity level. Skinner’s can be found in over 2,000 retailers throughout the UK and across Europe. They are the number 1 food of choice with gamekeepers and gundog trainers*and are proud to be affiliated with The Kennel Club Agility and Working Gundog Activities.
"Merlin is a bit of a handful, but is looking well from being fed on Skinner's Field & Trial!"
- Owner: Ian Bevan
"Gemma is a little "pocket rocket" fuelled on Field & Trial Chicken & Rice. She’s forever at her owner's side, keeping her company on all of her trail runs (apart from when it's raining!). Gemma's favourite place is the beach, where she loves a game of fetch and digging hole after hole."
- Owner: Emily Spark, North Yorkshire
"Fern is usually fed on Skinner's Maintenance, but at the moment she is on Field & Trial Puppy whilst she is nursing her puppies; they will all be weaned onto Skinner's."
- Owner: Glynis Simmons, Acharn, Scotland
"Maisie produced 9 pups on 6th July; all of them healthy. Two days later, Chip the Jack Russell produced 4 little bundles. All fed on Skinner's throughout their pregnancy, and now at nearly 4 weeks old the pups are starting to enjoy it; which gives Maisie a helping hand."
- Owner: Julie Elmore. Abergavenny
"Bruce loves the fresh sea air. He also loves his Field & Trial Salmon & Rice! Being a Labrador Retriever, Bruce enjoys being in the water and going for a swim; powered by Skinner's Field & Trial!"
- Owner: Jean Smith
The Stradbroke Mill has been in the Skinner family for seven generations. We have been manufacturing our dog foods since the early 1970’s.
The entire Field & Trial range is made in our own Suffolk Mill, based in Stradbroke. Where possible we try and use locally sourced ingredients from the fields surrounding the mill.
We do not add any colourings, flavours or preservatives to any of our products.
No, all our diets are made to a fixed formula ensuring each product is consistently to your dog’s standards!
We are stocked in over 2,000 stockists across the country and sold on most online retailers. Use our stockist locator to find where you can buy your nearest bag of Field & Trial!
The nearest Skinners is about five miles away from you.
