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Please read through our information
carefully before considering a giant breed like a Mastiff.
All pet quality puppies will be sold with limited AKC registration and a
spay/neuter contract, first set of shots and up to date on worming.
Puppy
Application - Before you send an email - Please fill out and send
back if your interested. You can copy and paste to email, fax or mail.
Deposit Contract
Before You Buy
Is The English Mastiff The Right Breed For You?
AKC Mastiff Standard
What To Feed?
Too many breeders are suggesting
feeding pups an adult kibble to control their growth rate. The problem
with this is that you are not supplying the proper ratios of calcium and
phosphate when you are not feeding an appropriate diet for a large to
giant breed puppy. There have been enough studies done by reputable dog
food manufacturers that prove we no longer have to play a guessing game.
Large to giant breed dogs do far better on a high quality kibble with a
mid range of protein (23-28%), mid fat range (12-18%) and a proper
calcium/phosphorus ratio.
There is wonderful information on diet and large/giant breeds listed at
The Great Dane Lady website. While I am not advocating her feeding
protocol nor the use of supplements, her articles are a great source of
information.
(I believe if you are feeding a well balanced, high quality kibble there
is no need to supplement a "healthy" dog or puppy with anything -
period!)
Blackwatch Puppy Feed Program, Care Guidlines | GREATDANELADY.COM
Blackwatch Puppy Guidelines
Feeding Amounts, Large, Giant Breed Dogs | GREATDANELADY.COM
Large and Giant Breed Nutritional Research Update
Truth About Straight Lamb Diets | GREATDANELADY.COM
Articles From Eukanuba
Should You Supplement Your Dog's Diet?
Eukanuba Customized Nutrition for Your Dog
DHA and Your Puppy
Recognizing the Signs of Bloat
Pro Plan - Understanding Calcium
Puppy Foods We Recommend
Eukanuba Large Breed Puppy
Iams® Smart Puppy™ Large Breed
Eagle Pack
Large & Giant Breed
Professional Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula
Pro Plan -
Giant Breed Formula
After about one year of
age you can start to switch your Mastiff puppy over to an adult
food. An adult variety of those mentioned above would be
appropriate. Always check with your breeder if you have any
questions concerning feeding or any health related issue. |