Large breed puppy food is specially formulated to support the nutritional requirements of puppies who will grow to a mature weight over 50 pounds. These recipes help manage rapid growth while providing the optimal balance of nutrients to promote strong bones, joints, and muscles. In contrast to standard puppy food, large-breed formulas cater to the longer growth periods and joint sensitivity common in large breeds.
Balanced calcium and phosphorus: Essential minerals help support proper bone development while minimizing joint strain
Controlled caloric density: Designed to promote healthy growth and help prevent excessive weight gain
Joint-supporting nutrients: Many recipes include glucosamine and chondroitin to help support developing joints
Tailored kibble size: Bigger kibbles for large-breed puppies may promote chewing and encourage slower eating
High-quality protein: Often made with higher levels of digestible protein to fuel healthy muscle development
Tailored nutrition is essential for supporting your puppy’s growth and development while minimizing health risks related to breed size. Shop Chewy’s wide selection of dry and wet dog food options for large breed puppies to find the flavor your puppy likes. And set your order to Autoship to start receiving regular deliveries on a schedule that works for you.
Large breed puppies need special food due to their extended growth periods and propensity for joint issues. Puppies weighing over 50 pounds at maturity require a diet that supports their development without encouraging unhealthy weight gain or putting excessive strain on their growing joints.
You should feed your puppy large breed puppy food until they reach about 80% of their expected adult size, or according to your vet’s advice. In most cases, this means switching to a large breed adult dog food formula around 12–18 months of age.
Small and medium breed puppies can eat large breed puppy food, but it’s not ideally suited to their nutritional requirements. Large breed puppy food is designed to encourage steady growth over a longer period of time than it typically takes small and medium breed puppies to reach maturity.
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