As reflected in the feeding tables, smaller breed dogs can require 15 % to 25 % more kilocalories per pound of body
weight than larger breed dogs.
Not exact matches
Therefore, while there are no specific
weight guidelines for the use of an FHO, smaller
dogs typically have a better outcome since less stress and force is carried on the false joint
than would be in a
large breed dog.
In this regard, it is worthwhile to remember that small size
dogs have a body surface area that is proportionally greater
than that of
large and giant size
dogs: this means that the calorie requirement per kg of body
weight is higher in small size
breeds than in
large and giant
breeds.
If you're looking for the best
dog food for pitbulls to gain
weight, you're better off with the TOTW
than the natural
Large Breed 60 + Formula from Diamond Pet Foods.
It is a bit more expensive
than our other food, but, with the improvements in our
dog and the quality we've seen, it is definitely worth the extra cost for us to switch to the Eukanuba
Large Breed Weight Control Chicken!
The original
breed was much
larger than the modern Dachshund, with
dogs weighting between 30 and 40 lbs.
It's highly recommended for
larger breeds of
dogs which, because of their size and
weight, may need more omega 3 sources
than what their existing food and supplements provide.
Growing pups of
large breeds do not need more per pound, although they will eat more food and thus get more per pound of body
weight than a sedentary lap
dog.
In general, smaller -
breed dogs require more food per pound of body
weight than larger -
breed dogs.
Larger breeds grow much faster and therefore have a different set of needs for nutrition
than smaller
dogs that may not grow or gain
weight as quickly.
Eukanuba
Large Breed Weight Control Dry
Dog Food contains 31 % less fat
than the original Eukanuba
Large Breed Adult formula.