hi every one just a query i was wondering what is the right amount of food to feed a inuit. ours was quiet broad when we got him but he seem a bit slimmer now he gets fed twice a day are we feeding him enough or not enough thanks mark
Did you not get a feeding guide from the breeder. We got a diet sheet when we got out pup. If you are feeding dry complete food it will tell you how much to give also on the pack.
hi mark, you dont say how old your N.i is. if its a puppy, he/sge should be fed at least 3 times a day, did you get a puppy pack from the breeder?, the guidelines on those are usually quite good. if its an adult, mine get fed twicce a day, lamb ribs or a chicken carcass for breakfast and a mug full off complete meal in the evening, maybe a beef bone as a treat midday. adults arent supposed to be broad lol, but i have seen a lot of fat N.I's. pups shouldnt be too fat either but not ribby
My 9month old NI gets fed twice a day, about an hour after she gets up and in the evening. She gets fed meat (steak, pork, lamb, chicken...) mixed in with JWB, she is not a greedy dog and will only eat when she is hungry and is quite fussy too. Each dog is individual though and will need a different diet and amounts, maybe you should speak to your breeder and consult him/her on the matter.
I would say it depends on the size of your dog. NI's vary greatly in size, the samller end of the scale (say 25/26") slim/standard built dog would obviously not need as much as a 32" slim/standard build dog yet a big/heavy built (big boned) 26" dog could easily need as much as a 32" slim built dog. With every dog its trial and error as to what suits your individual dog. My dog & my bitch are not far off each other in the height stakes & are both slim build yet my bitch is just right on 1lb of meat a day my male is under weight on 3lb & is now on 4lb a day. Don't forget the amount of treats/tit bits you give will also influence the amount of food a dog needs.
