Large breed puppies require a food formula that addresses their physical and dietary needs. Large dogs are more susceptible to developmental bone diseases, which can result when pet owners overfeed or over-supplement their large breed puppy. Specially formulated diets control calcium-phosphorous ratios and calorie consumption, thereby decreasing the odds of diseases such as Osteodystrophy and Osteochondroses. Additionally, large breed adult dogs my experience effects of aging on their joints, digestive system, and heart. Some dog foods can provide a diet that meets the health profile of the larger breeds, offering the key to maintaining optimal health through your dog’s life.
Wolf Cub Large Breed Puppy Food (bison) - New Formula! High energy diets, like most puppy foods, can promote rapid growth in large breed puppies, which can play a role in the development of orthopedic diseases. WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Formula contains lower amounts of protein, fat, calories, and calcium than Hundchen Flocken Puppy Food to help control the growth process. Research shows that a Calcium level of 1.5% or less is the most suitable for a large breed puppy.
Solid Gold is proud to offer our award winning foods and supplements. Our products are all natural, holistic, and do not contain any chemical preservatives.
Solid Gold's premium dry food line includes our popular Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog Food and our Hundchen Flocken Puppy Food lines. All our dry foods use premium ingredients and contain no artificial preservatives.
Protein, Min 26% Fat, Min 12% Fiber, Max 4% Moisture, Max 10% Calcium, Max 1.5% Phosphorus, Max 1.2%
Carbohydrates 39.3%
Calories per cup, 375
Puppies usually begin eating solid food at 4-6 weeks of age. Food should be moistened with water, milk, or broth. Feed puppies three times a day until four months of age. Then feed two times a day thereafter. We recommend splitting the following daily amounts (cups) between two or three feedings. For larger breed puppies, we recommend our Wolf Cub Large Breed Puppy brand.
Weight (lbs.)
6-11 Weeks (cups)
3-4 Months
5-7 Months
8-12 Months
3 - 5 lbs.
1 - 1 1/2 cups
1 - 1 1/3 cups
2/3 - 1 cups
1/2 - 3/4 cups
5 - 10
1 1/2 - 2 1/3
1 1/3 - 2
1 - 1 1/2
3/4 - 1 1/4
10 - 20
2 1/3 - 3 3/4
2 - 3 1/3
1 1/2 - 2 1/3
1 1/4 - 2
20 - 30
3 3/4 - 5
3 1/3 - 4 1/3
2 1/3 - 3 1/4
2 - 2 1/2
30 - 40
5 - 6
4 1/3 - 5 1/3
3 1/4 - 3 3/4
2 1/2 - 3
40 - 60
5 1/3 - 7
3 3/4 - 5
3 - 4
60 - 80
7 - 8 1/2
5 - 6
4 - 4 3/4
80 - 100
6 - 7
4 3/4 - 5 2/3
For larger animals, adjust accordingly. There are 4.85 cups per lbs/10.7 cups per kg/ 93.45 g per cup/ 3.29 oz per cup.
My dog lives this food, however, it was recalled and I can no longer find it. I will be swithing his food today.
2. Lisa on 10/18/2011, said:
Gave my great dane puppy VERY loose stools
3. Mark E on 2/21/2011, said:
Our Doberman male grew up on this food and is beautiful and shiny. I have noticed more gas with Wolf Cub vs. Pro Plan Large Breed Puppy, however
4. Diana on 1/6/2011, said:
My dogs love it
5. Julie on 12/29/2010, said:
My 7 month old lab puppies love this food! We tried severall different brands and they either didn't like them or they had digestive problems from them. So happy to find something they like and is good for them.
LARGE BREED PUPPIES POSSESS A BIOLOGICAL NEED FOR A RICH DIET OF FRESH WHOLE MEATS, WITH CALORIES AND MINERALS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH.
Loaded with cage-free chicken and turkey, nest-laid eggs and wild-caught fish — all farmed or fished within our region and delivered FRESH — ORIJEN PUPPY LARGE BREED is brimming with goodness to nourish your puppy completely, with both calories and minerals distributed to
support the optimum growth and development of large breed puppies.
Bursting with the nourishing meats (80%) the Mother Nature evolved your puppy is evolved to eat, ORIJEN’s award-winning low-glycemic formula reduces unwanted carbohydrates to support healthy blood sugar levels and lean muscle mass for peak conditioning — all important for large breed puppies.
Prepared from Canada’s best and freshest ingredients in our very own
kitchens, ORIJEN is guaranteed to keep your big puppy happy, healthy
and strong.
So far I have nothing but good things to say about this food. The only challenging piece is in my area it can be hard to get.
3. Rebecca on 1/21/2013, said:
I have an American Bulldog puppy who is growing like crazy! She also seems to have lots of food sensitivities and tolerates Orijen very well. Not sure if it's slowing her growth, but it's a great quality food and she loves it. My big, senior AB gets so excited about the puppy food, he gets a few pieces as treats.
4. Jenene on 12/3/2012, said:
I really like this better then the puppy food cause it has bigger bits and that is good for a large puppy I just wish that it did not cost so much my pup really likes it thanks
5. Paul on 11/24/2011, said:
K9 Cuisine shipps fast and free! The Orijen needs no comment...it is good food for dogs.
Large Breed Puppy Gold - Naturally formulated with fresh Wisconsin duck, fresh chicken, fresh lamb, fish, whole eggs & real cheese. In addition, we enhance this recipe with probiotics to aid digestion and salmon oil for a healthy coat. This product contains no corn and no wheat.
Protein 26% Min Fat 14% Min Fiber 3.5% Max Moisture 10% Max Ash 6.5% Max Omega 6 Fatty Acids 2.3% Min Omega 3 Fatty Acids 0.4% Min Lactobacillus Acidophilus 100,000,000 CFU/lb Min Bifidobacterium Longum 100,000,000 CFU/lb Min Lactobacillus Plantarum 100,000,000 CFU/lb Min Enterococcous Faecium 100,000,000 CFU/lb Min Carbohydrates N/A from Manufacturer
A puppy's nutritional needs vary from breed to breed, and even litter mates will eat different amounts. Because puppies experience growth spurts, pay close attention to your puppy's food consumption and its overall condition.
1. Mark on 2/28/2013, said:
AWESOME PRODUCT AND OUR 'BABIES' LOVE IT!
2. Jennifer on 4/4/2011, said:
My Puppy loves this food. I am happy to serve her something all natural!
NOW FRESH Large Breed Puppy is made with 100% FRESH turkey, salmon, duck & 100% fresh Omega 3 & 6 oils from coconuts and canola. It could only be fresher if you made it from scratch. This recipe also features:
• Zero grains, gluten, wheat, beef, corn, or soy • Zero rendered meals, by-product meals or artificial preservatives • Balanced proteins, fats, calcium, and phosphorus to promote your puppy's growth • New Zealand green mussels for hip and joint health • L-Carnitine and taurine to support heart health • Pre + Probiotics to support healthy digestion • Omega oils for healthy skin and coat • Antioxidants for increased immunity • Wholesome veggies, berries, fruits and herbs such as peas, spinach, cranberries, pumpkin, peppermint, chamomile, blackberries, alfalfa sprouts, kelp, lentils, and carrots.
Calorie Content: ME = 3446 kcal/kg or 379 kcal/cup
Microorganisms (min) 90,000,000 CFU/lb (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium). *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Dog Weight
1.5 - 4 months
4 - 6 months
6 - 12 months
12 - 15 months
10-20lb
2 1/8 - 3 cups
2 - 2 7/8 cups
1 1/4 - 1 7/8 cups
1 - 1 1/2 cups
20-30lb
3 - 4 1/4 cups
2 7/8 - 3 7/8 cups
1 7/8 - 2 3/4 cups
1 1/2 - 2 1/3 cups
30-50lb
4 1/4 - 5 1/2 cups
3 7/8 - 5 cups
2 3/4 - 3 2/3 cups
2 1/3 - 3 1/8 cups
50-70lb
N/A
N/A
3 2/3 - 4 1/2 cups
3 1/8 - 3 7/8 cups
70-100lb
N/A
N/A
4 1/2 - 8 cups
3 7/8 - 6 7/8 cups
100-130lb
N/A
N/A
8 - 10 1/3 cups
6 7/8 - 8 7/8 cups
130-150lb
N/A
N/A
10 1/3 - 12 cups
8 7/8 - 10 1/8 cups
* 1 cup (8oz) = Approx. 119g
The amount of food your dog needs will vary depending on breed, activity level, age and climate. Use our feeding chart as a guide, adjusting the quantity fed to achieve your dog's ideal weight. We suggest feeding twice a day, puppies more often. Provide fresh, clean water at all times. Regular exercise will help maintain a healthy body weight. Love, attention and tummy rubs should be given freely, as often as possible.
Calorie Content: ME = 3446 kcal/kg or 379 kcal/cup
1. Gisele on 1/16/2013, said:
I believe this is great dog food however it did not work for my Blue Dobie.
Holistic Select - Large & Giant Breed Puppy Formula -
Holistic Select diets contain Holistic-Natural ingredients with added
Holistic Supplements, at effective levels, to promote the health of your
pet.
Whole-Health Nutrition...Enhancing Your Pet's Health
- Every ingredient selected for use in our holistic foods performs a
function in the overall wellness of your pet. We conduct worldwide
research on ingredients to be certain they make a positive contribution
to your pet's health. If an ingredient is in an Eagle Pack diet it is
there for a specific benefit. We look to offer you and your pet the
comfort that comes from good nutrition. In our formulas and in our
philosophy, we look to earn your trust.
For the first year of your pup's life, feed only this formula.
Eagle Holistic Select took their Natural Adult Formula and enhanced it specifically for large and giant breed puppies.
It includes Beta-Carotene, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Glucosamine and Inulin, a Prebiotic.
15-years of success prove Eagle has the ideal combination of protein, fat, energy, calcium and out patented SQM System.
When fed according to directions, it is rare you will experience
the problems. We feature DHA for superior brain and vision development
Ingredients
Lamb Meal Ground Brown Rice Ground White Rice Chicken Meal Dried Beet Pulp Oatmeal Chicken Fat (Preserved With Natural Mixed Tocopherols) Anchovy & Sardine Meals Flaxseed Dried Egg
Product Menhaden Fish Oil Carrots Sun-Cured Alfalfa Peas Salt Potassium Chloride Quinoa (Organic) Blueberries Apples Inulin L-Carnitine Taurine Beta-Carotene Cranberries Dehydrated Kelp Glucosamine Hydrochloride Yucca Schidigera Extract DL-Methionine Vitamin A Acetate Vitamin D3 Supplement Vitamin E Supplement Riboflavin Supplement Vitamin B12 Supplement d-Pantothenic Acid Niacin Supplement Choline Chloride Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Thiamine Mononitrate Folic Acid Ascorbic Acid Biotin Lecithin Rosemary Extract Inositol Polysaccharide Complexes of Zinc Iron Manganese Copper and Cobalt Potassium Iodate Sodium Selenite Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus casei Enterococcus faecium B. subtillus Bacillus licheniformis Bacillus coagulins Aspergillus oryzae and Aspergillus niger
Crude Protein Crude Fat Crude Fiber Moisture Calcium Phosphorus Vitamin A Vitamin E **Ascorbic Acid **DHA **Omega 6 Fatty Acids **Omega 3 Fatty Acids **Beta-Carotene **Glucosamine Hydrochloride ME 375 kcal/cup.
** Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Min. Min. Max. Max. Min. Min. Min. Min. Min. Min. Min. Min. Min. Min.
This dog food came recommended by a friend. I am so glad to find a food for my dog that has the same qualities I look for in nutrition for my family.
3. Lee on 11/5/2010, said:
M y vet doesn't like mixed protein for some reason.
4. Aaron on 8/5/2010, said:
My great dane pup loves it!
5. Annika on 7/7/2010, said:
We have been feeding this brand/particular formula to our large breed dogs (Great Danes and Rhodesian Ridgebacks). It has been great and we have not had any problems with this food.
Large Breed Puppy Health - Dog Food - With a longer growth cycle and faster potential growth rate, your large breed puppy has a unique physical composition that creates special nutritional needs.
Controlled Bone Development Optimal skeletal development depends on appropriate amounts of calcium and phosphorus. We carefully control these mineral levels and then guarantee their accuracy on every bag - so you can be sure your puppy will grow strong bones at the right pace.
Paced, Steady Growth Rate With a potential growth up to 100 times their birth weight, a large breed puppy's energy intake must be regulated to ensure consistent, steady growth. That's why this special recipe controls calories with 20% less fat than Super5Mix Just for Puppy.
The Right Start to a Healthy Weight With more weight on larger frames, maintaining ideal body condition is a big concern. Since lean muscle is the foundation of healthy weight, this recipe has 26% protein with 4 quality animal protein sources to help develop strong, lean muscle.
DHA to Support Brain Development Smart and trainable, large breed dogs often grow up to lead and serve. To help support cognitive development vital to training, we use salmon meal and salmon oil to provide DHA, a fatty acid normally found in their mother's milk.
50% Longer Growth Cycle Some large breeds are considered puppies for up to 24 months so they need a healthy food that tastes great day after day. With satisfaction guaranteed, we use deboned chicken and whitefish to provide a natural taste that puppies love.
Deboned Chicken Deboned Whitefish Chicken Meal Oatmeal Ground Peas Ground Barley Ground Brown Rice Salmon Meal (a natural source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid) Tomato Pomace Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols,
a natural source of Vitamin E) Tomatoes Natural Chicken Flavor Ground Flaxseed Salmon Oil (a natural source of DHA - Docosahexaenoic Acid) Carrots Spinach Sweet Potatoes Apples Blueberries, Salt Minerals Vitamins Choline Chloride Taurine Chicory Root Extract Yucca Schidigera Extract Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative) Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Enterococcus faecium Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation products
Crude Protein Not Less Than 26.0% Crude Fat Not Less Than 12.0% Crude Fat Not More Than 13.50% Crude Fiber Not More Than 4.50% Moisture Not More Than 11.0% Calcium Not Less Than 1.0% Calcium Not More Than 1.40% Phosphorus Not Less Than 0.90% Phosphorus Not More Than 1.20% Vitamin E Not Less Than 150 IU/kg
Carbohydrates 43.27%
Calories:
This food contains 3,520 kcal per kilogram or 366 kcal per cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as fed basis (calculated).
Transitioning to Wellness: It is important to slowly transition your puppy from his/her current diet as it takes a few days for the body to adapt to the new nutrient levels. To transition, gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Wellness each day, so that you are feeding 100% Wellness by day 7.
How to Feed Your Puppy: As puppies grow up they need to learn when, where and how to eat. Depending on age, puppies need to be fed at the same time and in the same place 2 - 4 times per day. Food should be removed after 20 minutes, if not eaten. In the beginning, puppy's food can be moistened with a little warm water. It is very important that your puppy not overeat, as this can lead to skeletal development issues in large breeds.
Determining Feeding Portions: Looking at the chart below, divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your puppy per day to determine the portion size for each meal. Keep a clean bowl of fresh water available at all times. Wellness believes in feeding dry and wet food in combination whenever possible to help increase the level of water in your puppy's diet.
Recommended Feeding Portions (Based on a standard 8 oz dry measuring cup)
Every dog is a little different, so optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only and adjust when needed.
WEIGHT
6-11 WKS
3-4 MOS
5-7 MOS
8-12 MOS
13-15 MOS
16-24 MOS
(LBS)
(CUPS/DAY)
(CUPS/DAY)
(CUPS/DAY)
(CUPS/DAY)
(CUPS/DAY)
(CUPS/DAY)
10
1 ½
1 ½
-
-
-
-
15
2
2
-
-
-
-
20
2 ½
2 ½
2
-
-
-
30
3 ½
3 ¼
2 ¾
-
-
-
40
4 ¼
4 ¼
3 ½
-
-
-
50
5
5
4
4
3 ½
3 ¼
60
-
5 ½
4 ¾
4 ½
4
3 ¾
70
-
6 ¼
5 ¼
5
4 ½
4
80
-
7
5 ¾
5 ½
5
4 ½
90
-
7 ½
6 ¼
6
5 ½
5
100
-
-
-
6 ½
5 ¾
5 ¼
For dogs over 100 lbs: Add ¼ cup per additional 10 lbs.
For Pregnant or Nursing Dogs: Since DHA is transferred to puppies in mother's milk, we recommend feeding this during pregnancy and nursing. During this time allow her to eat at will.
Combination Feeding If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount by 1/3 cup for every 6 oz of wet food.
Nutrition is only one part of the equation! Be sure to give your puppy plenty of love, plenty of exercise and see your veterinarian regularly to help ensure total wellness.
My pup (a great pyrenees) started having loose stool after I began feeding him this. Ingrediants say it is a good food, but it didn't work out for him and made house breaking that much harder.
2. Stephanie on 8/20/2009, said:
We have a 10 month old German Shepherd puppy, MAJEK, who isn't much of a foodie, so what she eats has to have exceptional value. She seems to enjoy Wellness for Large Breeds more than some of the other premium brands she has had during food rotation every 3 months or so and food blends. She has one large meal of kibble/can and one smaller meal of raw/raw bones daily. She has maintained nice slow steady growth and is currently 62 pounds. We are expecting her to finish around 70 pounds and we expect to have her on a large breed puppy food for at least another year.
3. Lori on 8/7/2009, said:
My Golden puppy does very well on this food. His skin is perfect and his stools are small and well formed. He loves the food so much, I can even use it as training treats.
4. Stephanie on 7/16/2009, said:
Doberman puppy loved this food :)
5. Lidia on 7/10/2009, said:
She likes it but sometimes she won't eat it all or just wait until she realizes she doesn't have any other option. I might try something different. Still going to test this a little longer.
Horizon Complete is a Canadian manufactured, high quality product that uses the very best ingredients Canada has to offer. This formula combines a unique blend of optimally balanced human grade ingredients, plus a full menu of unique supplements and anti-oxidants while meeting all AAFCO labeling laws.
Your pet needs the appropriate levels of key nutrients including fresh muscle meat, high quality whole grains, vitamins and minerals to maintain a healthy immune system. Horizon Complete provides just that. It is a balanced diet that is specifically formulated to achieve the highest standards of nutrition, performance and taste.
Chicken Meal
Whole Grain Barley
Whole Grain Oats
Chicken
Whole Grain Rye
Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)
Pea Fibre Flaxseed
Egg Product
Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) Carrots
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