Essential dog nutrition applies to all breeds of dogs

Essential dog nutrition applies to all breeds of dogs

One breed that has held top place with dog owners over the years, according to the Kennel Club of Great Britain is the Labrador retriever. However they were first and foremost bred to hunt, retrieving pheasants for the lord of the manor, and males are much heavier than the females.

The three colours that relate to this breed of dog are chocolate, golden and black. Having short hair, they have a tail the same shape as an otter's. Today they are a great help in society; they are used as drug detection dogs, and are invaluable as a search and rescue dog.

Labradors make great pets; they are good with children and fit in to any home, plus they are an ideal breed to train as a guide dog for the blind. Dog nutrition for all breeds of dog has to be apportioned to their size and weight; a puppy will need smaller portions of food three or four times a day, with an adjustment to their portions and the number of meals as they grow into strong healthy adult dogs.

A pet diet should consist of balanced quality meat (protein), good carbohydrates, low fat and salt with the correct amount of vitamins and minerals apply to all breeds. A larger breed requires their dog nutrition in larger amounts per meal, while a smaller dog's portions sizes need to be a lesser amount. Details are on the manufacturers packaging, other information can be obtained from your local vet.

It is important to exercise a dog every day, large dogs need more time out walking in a park than a small lapdog, but all breeds require fun time running and jumping for a ball to run off their high levels of energy. At Hills Pets we have a range of dog food to suit all breeds with relevant guidelines on portion control printed on our packaging.

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