Owning a large breed dog is a lot of fun, but at the same time, it gives you a lot of responsibilities. Common large breed dogs are the Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Dalmatian, Doberman, Rottweiler, etc. These breeds thrive on a good amount of daily exercise and a diet offering high-grade nutrition. We at PetsWorld have a huge selection of top-quality diets for Large Breed Dogs from prominent brands like Fidele, Hills Science, Arden Grange, Pedigree, Royal Canin, etc.
A large breed dog’s diet differs from other breeds in four major ways:
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Lower in Fats
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Lower in Vitamin D
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Lower in Calcium
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Lower in Phosphorus
It is surprising to see low calcium and phosphorus levels in the recommended diet, as large breed dogs need strong bones and joints to engage a healthy physical activity. However, several studies have shown that higher levels of calcium and phosphorus in large-breed dogs lead to Developmental Orthopaedic Disease (DOD) in them.
Best Foods For Large Breed Puppies
Large breed puppies grow a lot! However, they grow at a slow pace. Almost half of the calories consumed by a large breed pup go into tissue growth and skeletal development. A moderate amount of protein content is suggested for them as it contributes to healthy muscle development in the pups. Their diet should also contain essential vitamins and minerals, as the lack of it can cause abnormal orthopaedic development.
We at PetsWorld have in our store a variety of wholesome and nutritious diets for large breed puppies from reputed pet food brands like Acana, Farmina, Royal Canin, Arden Grange, Orijen, etc.
Royal Canin Maxi Puppy is a dry dog food specially formulated for large breed puppies to promote healthy growth and development for. An exclusive blend of vitamins and minerals keeps a strong immune system in the pups.
Orijen Puppy Large is a complete meal for large breed pups, having 85% poultry from high-quality Chicken, Turkey, Eggs and Wild Caught Fish. It contains an extensive source of protein, which builds good muscle mass and strength. It is a grain-free food that suits the most sensitive of pups.
Best Foods For Large Breed Adult Dogs
An adult large-breed dog’s diet should contain a moderate amount of calories to support a healthy body weight. Also, it is suggested that their food contain large kibbles as it helps them to chew it thoroughly. Feeding them smaller kibbles would lead to a faster intake of food, which eventually leads to bloating. Minerals like Glucosamine and Chondroitin, Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are vital elements in their diet as they significantly reduce joint inflammation and also repair body tissues.
You can find some of the fitting diets for grown-up large breed dogs at PetsWorld that fulfil their dietary as well as their high energy requirements. The foods contain a nutritional profile that is tailor-made for them.
Royal Canin Maxi Adult is an excellent food for large breed dogs, offering high-quality protein and dietary fibres that boost strength and also maintain optimal digestion.
Arden Grange Adult Dog Large is a premium quality dog food that offers a protein content of high biological value for sustaining good muscle mass and strength in large breed adult canines. Chicken and rice are the fundamental constituents of the diet, making it highly delicious to consume.
Two of the other diets that serve best for large breed adult dogs are Pedigree ProActive Dog, Orijen Original, etc.
Best Foods For Senior Dogs
Senior large breed dogs need to be given a diet that gives them the power and strength to bear their body weight. Their food should have a low-calorie content, a protein content of around 20% and fats of around 10%. A bigger kibble is recommended for large breed dogs as it eliminates the gobbling of the food. At PetsWorld, we have a huge array of high-quality foods specially designed for elderly large-breed dogs.
Elderly large-breed dogs need a healthy protein content in their diet to preserve their muscle mass and to repair their body tissues. Orijen Senior is one such diet, having a balanced proportion of animal protein of high biological value that promotes lean and strong muscles. A low glycemic index of the food makes it anti-diabetic and prevents your large breed dog from becoming overweight.