A menu for every age
Their needs change as they grow
Puppy: A growth diet for a medium-sized dog helps support bone, muscle and immune development without excess.
Adult: The ration must cover endurance and daily activity while maintaining a stable weight and good muscle mass.
Senior: With age, the diet can become more digestible and better suited to joint maintenance as well as weight control.
Which food?
Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
A complete, good-quality diet, dry or mixed depending on the dog's tolerance, generally suits this breed well. The chosen formula must support muscle mass, endurance and recovery, without unnecessary excess energy when activity decreases.
Portion sizes
How much should you feed?
Quantities must be adjusted to weight, exercise level, age and individual metabolism. A very active dog on varied terrain will not have the same needs as an individual living more quietly on a daily basis.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
|---|---|---|
| 20 - 22 kg | 331 - 455 g | 2 |
| 22 - 23 kg | 355 - 487 g | 2 |
| 23 - 25 kg | 378 - 519 g | 2 |
Changing food
How to switch foods successfully
Any change in diet must be made gradually over several days in order to limit digestive upsets. A slow transition makes it possible to check good tolerance of the new kibble or the new ration.
Hydration
Don't overlook water
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times, especially after exertion, in hot weather or during long outings. Hydration is essential for a working or hiking dog.
A little extra
Treats in moderation
Treats can be useful for training and recall, provided they remain moderate and are included in the calculation of the daily ration. It is better to favor simple, digestible rewards adapted to its size.
Good habits
Make mealtimes count
- Split the daily ration into 2 meals
- Adjust the energy intake to hunting days or days of intense activity
- Weigh the ration regularly to avoid excess
- Limit rich treats if activity decreases
Never feed these foods
As with other dogs, chocolate, onion, garlic, grapes, raisins, avocado, alcohol, yeast dough, cooked bones and sweeteners such as xylitol should be avoided, as they can cause serious digestive, neurological or toxic disorders.
