This part of the website is all about big dogs!
There are lots of breeds of big dogs and they are all unique and differnt.
Large and giant dog breeds have very specific dietary requirements and giving them a food that isn't specifically designed to meet those needs can result in some serious health issues. Getting it 'just right' is vitally important during the puppy and adolescent stages, as this is when the groundwork for your dogs future health and wellbeing is laid.
During this critical period, it's so important to get the correct ratio of protein, fat and calcium.
It's also important to feed your pup the right amount of food, and make sure he gets enough exercise so that his food 'goes to work'!
There are several health problems that affect large and giant breed dogs far more often than their more moderately-sized 'relatives'.
Many of these are bone/joint problems, and being proactive with dog joint health is especially important in large dog breed care.
Other dog health issues that you may come across when caring for big dog breeds are bloat (also known as 'torsion' or gastric dilatation volvulus - GDV), canine allergies, and heart problems.
Big dogs don't really need different types of supplies, equipment or toys, they just need bigger sizes!
Of course, a large breed dog is going to be stronger, and have a greater ability to cause damage, than a tiny one. Bear this in mind when choosing toys in particular.
In general it pays to buy the larger size in toys, beds, treats and so on. For adult dogs who are large, or X-Large, the giant-sized crates are best.