Dog food for large breeds — with kibble and nutrition in just the right size
Large breeds place different demands on their diet than their smaller counterparts. They grow for longer, their body weight puts greater strain on joints and bones, and appetite is rarely the issue. That's why we've gathered dog food for large breeds here alongside treats and chews that suit a powerful jaw and a bigger mouth. You'll find meal boxes such as THE EXPLORER BOX XL and THE MIXED MEALS BOX XL, where you put together your dog's own favourites, PÂTÉ in tasting boxes with wild boar, poultry, fish, lamb, turkey and duck, plus a wide selection of Delights in natural, generously sized pieces.
It isn't about serving more food — it's about serving the right nutrition. Large breeds thrive on meals where the protein comes from fresh, human-grade ingredients, and where fat and energy content are carefully balanced so your dog maintains a steady physique throughout life. If you're unsure what suits your particular breed and daily routine, our nutritional advisers are ready on the phone, chat and email to help put together a plan that makes sense for both of you.
How to choose meals for the larger breeds
Activity level is the first thing to look at. A German shepherd in training, a great dane with shorter daily walks and a labrador who lives for a swim all have very different needs. Choose a nutritional profile that matches the energy your dog actually burns, and bear in mind that large breeds particularly benefit from staying within a healthy weight, because every extra kilo is felt keenly in the hips, knees and elbows.
Next come taste and digestion. Some dogs prefer poultry, others would rather tuck into lamb, game or fish. If your dog has a sensitive stomach, it's well worth looking at grain-free meals or our allergy-friendly range, where the ingredient list is kept simple and transparent. Our PÂTÉ works both as a meal in its own right and as a topper that adds extra moisture and aroma to the bowl — which often makes all the difference for dogs who eat too quickly or are a little fussy.
From puppy to senior in a big body
Large breeds grow for longer than small ones, and that growth should progress at a steady, unhurried pace. Overfeeding during puppyhood is one of the most common causes of problems later in life, so it's important to follow the feeding guide closely rather than feeding until the bowl is empty. In the Puppy Universe we take you through the whole journey from first meal to adulthood, and our BEGINNING range is created for precisely that finest of beginnings, with luxurious, grain-free puppy meals, fresh ingredients and carefully chosen local and regional delicacies.
Later in life, needs change once again. Large breeds enter their golden years earlier than smaller dogs, and joint health, muscle mass and a well-balanced energy supply become decisive. Our senior meals are composed with exactly that in mind, and several of our treats contain ingredients such as collagen along with glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM, supporting the body through a stage when there's every reason to keep moving.
Chewing, dental care and treats for a bigger mouth
A large dog chews differently. Small, soft treats vanish in a second and deliver neither satisfaction nor benefit, which is why the natural Delights in this collection have been chosen to stand up to a powerful jaw. LARGE ROLLED DELIGHTS of 100% beef hide provide plenty of proper gnawing time, WILD BOAR DELIGHTS consist purely of wild boar hide, and COW DELIGHTS offer two enormous cow ears.
Chewing is also one of the simplest ways to keep tartar and bad breath at bay. Our Dental Delights come both as semi-soft dental chews with chamomile, sage, cinnamon, probiotics, turmeric and mint, and as grain-free variants, where GRAIN-FREE BEEF & GAME DENTAL DELIGHTS consist of 96% beef and game, and GRAIN-FREE CLASSIC DENTAL DELIGHTS of 98% chicken, beef and turkey. Daily chewing combined with high-quality meals is the most sustainable route to a fresh mouth — no matter how big your dog is.
