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Feeding
# Feeding your Canaan Dog well
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The Canaan Dog needs a complete, digestible diet adapted to its medium size, its age and its activity. Its ration must support good muscle mass without promoting overweight. A simple, regular and well-measured diet generally suits this hardy dog very well.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: A growth diet for a medium-sized puppy, divided into 3 meals then 2 depending on age, supports development without unnecessary excess.
- Adult: Two meals per day with a weighed ration help maintain a stable silhouette and good physical availability.
- Senior: A more digestible formula and often a little less caloric, adapted to actual activity, helps preserve comfort and muscle mass.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
Premium kibble for a medium-sized dog with moderate to sustained activity is well suited in most cases. A wet or mixed diet can also be considered if it remains balanced and rigorously portioned. Protein quality, digestibility and ration stability matter more than unnecessary sophistication.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
The daily amount depends on adult weight, activity, sterilization and the energy density of the chosen food. In this active dog, it is necessary to reason according to body condition rather than letting the ration drift with habit. Two meals per day are generally well suited in the adult.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18 - 20 kg | 230 - 280 g | 2 |
| 20 - 23 kg | 260 - 320 g | 2 |
| 23 - 25 kg | 300 - 360 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any change in diet must be gradual over 7 to 10 days in order to limit digestive upsets. Gradually increase the proportion of the new food while reducing the old one, observing appetite, stools and general condition. This gentle transition helps maintain good digestive tolerance.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times, with increased vigilance during hot periods or after exertion. A properly hydrated dog recovers better, regulates its temperature more easily and often digests dry food more comfortably. During long outings, it is useful to plan to bring water along.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats should remain measured and included in the total daily ration. They are particularly useful in the training of this dog, which is sensitive to the relationship, provided they do not become excessive. It is better to favor small, simple and motivating rewards rather than rich and frequent extras.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Weigh the portions instead of serving by eye.
- Split the daily ration into 2 meals for the adult.
- Adjust the intake according to actual activity and the season.
- Deduct treats from the daily total.
### Never feed these foods
Chocolate, grapes, onion, garlic, xylitol, alcohol, cooked bones and very fatty or very salty foods should be avoided, as they can cause digestive, neurological, kidney or metabolic disorders that are sometimes serious. As with any dog, free access to table scraps and food waste should also be avoided.
## Ready to welcome your Canaan Dog?
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