Not exact matches
Unique
and different than most
breeds, these
giants require a special need for human interaction, their sensitive character
and demeanor is often overlooked due to their
large imposing appearance.
Large and giant breeds like the Great Dane
require a protein - rich diet to help preserve their lean muscle mass with moderate fat content to provide a concentrated source of energy.
many
large /
giant breeds can not be transported via airplane in the passenger compartment; for example a 12 week old borzoi will not fit in anything smaller than a 300 crate,
and may
require a 400 size.
Younger puppies need more calories per unit of bodyweight than older ones,
and large or
giant breed puppies
require more energy until an older age than puppies of small
breeds.
The AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) recently started
requiring specific pet food labels for
large and giant breed puppy food,
and manufacturers are expected to comply with these new guidelines this year.
Giant and large dog
breeds require at least 2 percent calcium in their diet to prevent skeletal abnormalities.
Large and giant breed puppies
require moderate calories intake
and low calcium levels during the growth stage in order to achieve a slow
and steady growth to stop the risk of developmental orthopedic diseases later on in life.