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.
ORIJEN Puppy Large Breed Food - Biologically Appropriate for Large Breed Puppies
By nature, all puppies possess a biological need for a diet high in protein, rich in fresh meats and low in carbohydrate. Grain-free and low in carbohydrates, ORIJEN Puppy Large Breed is unlike any other puppy food and is guaranteed to help your large-sized puppy grow up bright, healthy and strong.
ORIJEN PUPPY LARGE BREED has a Metabolizable Energy (ME) 3900 kcal/kg or 450 kcal per 250ml cup (115g). Calories are distributed for peak physical conditioning with 50% of calories from protein, 25% from fruit & vegetables and 25% from fat.
AGE IN MONTHS (cups per day)
1½-3
3-9
9-14
14-19
19-24
+24
55 - 65 lb
1¾ - 2
3 - 3¾
4 - 4¼
ADULT
ADULT
ADULT
65 - 90 lb
2 - 2¼
3¾ - 4½
4¼ - 5
ADULT
ADULT
ADULT
90 - 130 lb
2¼ - 2½
4½ - 5½
5 - 5¾
4 - 4¾
ADULT
ADULT
130 - 175 lb
2 ½ - 3
5½ - 6
5¾ - 7
4¾ - 5½
5¼ - 6¾
ADULT
175 - 220 lb
3 - 3¼
6 - 6¼
7 - 7½
5½ - 7½
6¾ - 7
ADULT
Pregnancy: Increase food by 10% in week 7, and 20% during weeks 8 and 9.
Lactation: Increase food by 50% and feed 3 or 4 times daily.
My american bulldog has been on this for 2 months now. Unfortunately, he has loose really smelly stools, some diarhea, and lots of gas on it. I will have to try something else which is not good since I did so much research thinking Orijen was the best food. It seems like it is kinda luck of the draw with these foods. His skin is really soft, he has lots of energy, and his nails grow really fast though.
2. Neftali on 10/28/2009, said:
Shadow loves his Orijen puppy food. He gives it 5 barks. I noticed he has more energy and his fur is thicker and shinier.
3. Geoffrey on 9/16/2009, said:
Unfortunately, my dog (7-month lab puppy) never got used to this product. I stuck with it for about 1 month, but he continued to have very loose stool. I switched him to Wellness Super5Mix, and his stool was quickly back to normal.
4. Tori on 9/12/2009, said:
this is the best dog dog food i have ever purchased!
5. Alexis on 8/26/2009, said:
we have 2 german shepherd puppies one is 11mths and one is 9mths they both are doing great. their coats are shiny, their poop is smaller and harder, and they smell better...they love the food it has made a world of difference
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.
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.
2. 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.
3. Stephanie on 7/16/2009, said:
Doberman puppy loved this food :)
4. 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.
5. Richard on 7/8/2009, said:
One of the best puppy foods on the market. Our Boxer loves it.
Holistic Select - Large & Giant Breed PuppyFormula - 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.
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 Aspergillus niger
Crude Protein Min. 23% Crude Fat Min. 12% Crude Fiber Max. 3.5% Moisture Max. 10% Calcium Min. 1.1% Phosphorus Min. 0.8% Vitamin A Min. 22,000 IU/kg Vitamin E Min. 165 IU/kg
Carbohydrates N/A from Manufacturer
ME 375 kcal/cup
** Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Your Pup's Weight
4 - 8 Weeks Daily Feeding
8 - 16 Weeks Daily Feeding
16 - 24 Weeks Daily Feeding
24 - 52 Weeks Daily Feeding
Lbs.
Kg.
8 oz. Cups
Grams
8 oz. Cups
Grams
8 oz. Cups
Grams
8 oz. Cups
Grams
0 - 5
0 - 2
1/4 - 1 1/4
27 - 133
5 - 10
2 - 5
1 - 2 1/4
106 - 239
1 3/4 - 2
186 - 212
10 - 15
5 - 7
2 - 3
212 - 318
2 - 2 1/2
212 - 265
15 - 20
7 - 9
2 1/2 - 3
265 - 318
20 - 30
9 - 14
3 - 3 3/4
318 - 398
2 - 2 3/4
212 - 292
30 - 40
14 - 18
3 3/4 - 4 1/2
398 - 477
2 3/4 - 3
292 - 318
2 1/2 - 3 1/4
265 - 345
50 - 60
23 - 27
3 1/2 - 4 3/4
371 - 504
3 1/4 - 4
345 - 424
70 - 80
32 - 36
5 - 6 1/2
530 - 689
4 1/2 - 5 1/2
477 - 583
80 - 100
36 - 45
6 1/2 - 7 1/2
689 - 795
5 1/2 - 7 1/2
583 - 795
Divide the amount shown into 2 to 3 feedings daily. Add approx. 1/2 cup (53g.) for every 10 lbs. (4.5kg.) over 100 lbs. (45kg.)
I have a Great Dane and this formula works great for her.
2. Nicole on 8/12/2009, said:
This is the 5th food we tried with our English Mastiff puppy, and the first that agreed with his stomach!
3. Kristi on 8/11/2009, said:
Great product & super fast shipping!!
4. Patricia on 3/31/2009, said:
excellent food for large breed puppies. our greater swiss mountain dog is thriving on it.
5. Shayla on 3/15/2009, said:
My Mother, sister, and myself all have Great Danes and we swear by this brand of dog food. The adult Danes are on the Large and Giant adult though. But they love it all! (Oh, and I have been having a hard time finding this brand in pet stores, so now that I have found K9cuisine.com I do not have to search anymore!!! Very fast shipping! great website!
Fresh Mix Medium & Large Breed Puppy - Fresh Mix is designed for the medium & large breed puppy. It is naturally fortified with vitamines and minerals to meet the specific nutritional needs of medium and large breed puppies.
This product is formulated to meet the A.A.F.C.O. dog food nutrient profile for all stages of a dog's life.
My golden retriever puppy is doing great on this food. I switched her about a month ago from Purina Pro Plan. Her coat is soft and shiny, her stools are smaller and firm. She made the switch to Artemis Fresh Mix Medium & Large Breed Puppy without any problems. I highly recommend this product.
2. Kellie on 3/11/2009, said:
We raise and show labrador retrievers and have always used a different food but wanted to try something new. Our lab puppy loves it and is doing wonderful on it. I will continue to use this food on all my puppies!
3. Jean on 3/5/2009, said:
ok but my 8 month sheltie had a about of runny stools!
4. Jelinda on 8/19/2008, said:
A good balance of protein and fat, with a higher meat content that is helping my puppy develop at a proper rate of growth. This one's a keeper.
5. Patricia on 6/9/2008, said:
My German Shepherd puppy loves this food! We changed her diet from another pet shop food to Artemis and we have noticed a big difference in her coat and her stool. The food is a little on the expensive side but it is definitely worth it!
WolfCub 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.
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.
I have two Lab puppies and this is their favorite food. They are doing excellent on it.
3. Charles on 6/30/2009, said:
Tried Orijen and it produced lose stools for our Doberman.
4. Lauren on 4/23/2009, said:
Tried many other large breed puppy foods for my Golden Ret. pup and he was always so scratchy and gasy. Found Wolf Cub because of the bison protein and no more scratching or gas for my boy!! Love Solid Gold!
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