is Orijen good for Large breed (130 lb.St. Bernard)
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Yes, but follow the feeding instructions with a very large grain of salt. Watch your dog's weight and adjust accordingly. It's high-protein, so a little goes a long way. A cup of this food is not the same as a cup of Eukanuba (to just pick one).
62216
from what i understand, any high quality dog food(orijen, fromm, etc) is good for any size/type of dog. orijen does make a large breed dog food, but im not sure that it makes a huge difference. the more types of dog food a company makes, the more space they have on store shelves, and the more they will sell. i think its more important that your dog gets a variety of food(chicken, fish, large breed, red meat, other brands etc.) i switch between varieties each time i get a new bag. you wouldnt think it healthy for you to eat the exact same thing every day, so you can assume the same for your dog. just try and give them the same kind of variety they would get in the wild from what i understand, any high quality dog food(orijen, fromm, etc) is good for any size/type of dog. orijen does make a large breed dog food, but im not sure that it makes a huge difference. the more types of dog food a company makes, the more space they have on store shelves, and the more they will sell. i think its more important that your dog gets a variety of food(chicken, fish, large breed, red meat, other brands etc.) i switch between varieties each time i get a new bag. you wouldnt think it healthy for you to eat the exact same thing every day, so you can assume the same for your... » Read More from what i understand, any high quality dog food(orijen, fromm, etc) is good for any size/type of dog. orijen does make a large breed dog food, but im not sure that it makes a huge difference. the more types of dog food a company makes, the more space they have on store shelves, and the more they will sell. i think its more important that your dog gets a variety of food(chicken, fish, large breed, red meat, other brands etc.) i switch between varieties each time i get a new bag. you wouldnt think it healthy for you to eat the exact same thing every day, so you can assume the same for your dog. just try and give them the same kind of variety they would get in the wild « Show Less
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All i can tell you is my dogs thrive on it. it doesn't take much to keep them healthy. I feed them about half of the other brands that I have used. Their coats are nice and shinny. They have lots of energy. I wouldn't use anything else. My dogs are 3 years and a puppy that is 3 months.
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My experience is that Orijen is one of the best dog foods out there, regardless of dog size. But, like any new food, it has to be transitioned slowly. And, ask your vet about any new food. Hope this helps.
62219
I have used several dog foods through the years, this dog food is great and the best so far. As mentioned you need to keep an eye on portion control because my dog eats half of what she use to and her weight is healthy. Her over all health is good, coat great no allergy reaction. My dog has sensitive skin.
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The animal's attitude and willpower determines the model more than the breed. I have a very stubborn willful 8 year old pit mix, so I LOVE the 425S. It's also better to have more power and not need it, then not have enough. You can always use a low setting. That's why I got the 425S.
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I'm not a vet, but I wouldn't mix this food as it is such a pure food source that it defeats the purpose of using this great food if you are adding less expensive food. Orijen is wheat and grain free, so you will be adding those things back in with other food sources. For the record, my dogs have been very healthy on this food, and I am really afraid of food sourcing from China (in a lot of standard dog foods). Since you have so many dogs, I would look into buying this from a retailer who will give you a break on volume purchases. Also, Orijen has a buy 10 get one free through retailers (with receipts), so that is a 10% discount right there. Orijen is expensive, but so are vet bills. I'm not a vet, but I wouldn't mix this food as it is such a pure food source that it defeats the purpose of using this great food if you are adding less expensive food. Orijen is wheat and grain free, so you will be adding those things back in with other food sources. For the record, my dogs have been very healthy on this food, and I am really afraid of food sourcing from China (in a lot of standard dog foods). Since you have so many dogs, I would look into buying this from a retailer who will give you a break on volume purchases. Also, Orijen has a buy 10 get one free through retailers... » Read More I'm not a vet, but I wouldn't mix this food as it is such a pure food source that it defeats the purpose of using this great food if you are adding less expensive food. Orijen is wheat and grain free, so you will be adding those things back in with other food sources. For the record, my dogs have been very healthy on this food, and I am really afraid of food sourcing from China (in a lot of standard dog foods). Since you have so many dogs, I would look into buying this from a retailer who will give you a break on volume purchases. Also, Orijen has a buy 10 get one free through retailers (with receipts), so that is a 10% discount right there. Orijen is expensive, but so are vet bills. « Show Less
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My dog is a beagle daschoung mix, about 32 or 33 lbs. It is ok for him for travleing. I dont use it for long term kenneling. He can stand up in it and move around. The crate is very good quality, easy to set up and take down. I am very pleased with my purchase.
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I guess you could, but what is your purpose? Is your current food only filler, or does it also offer a complete diet which might not be complemented by the Orijen? Each of my dogs only eats 1/2 c./day. If I had big dogs who ate a lot, I would probably choose something else too.
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Made in Canada. Best part is that Orijen is one of the few (only?) dogfood manufacturers that also sources its ingredients - which are also Canadian. My shih tzu does great on this - good luck!
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I think this is suitable for a large breed puppy. I have a Cockapoo, my daughter has a Australian Labradoodle, and we each are feeding our puppies this dog food. It is the only food that her breeder will feed her dogs, so she got us started using this food. We have never had a problem.
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Yes there is a chart in the back of the package. For size XXL, the sample breeds are: Saint Bernard & Great Dane. Weight is : 90-120 lb (40-53 kg) and Waist: 25-40 in. (63-102 cm)
1111300
It's not for small breeds. I buy for my boxer mix who is 47 pounds and it's perfect.
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It could be a number of things and change of diet being one of them. Orijen is not full of fillers so your dog may have more room for water. As long as your dog doesnt have abnormal bowel movements I wouldnt worry. You should notice smaller, firm, and less frequent stools because they are actually digesting orijen and only passing true waste. Be sure to exercise portion control or you will have a fat little pup very quickly.
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Thanks for asking the question! It's the exact question that I was going to ask myself. I have large breed puppies and I was wondering if this was an all stage food, suitable for large breed puppies.
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I believe large would be perfect for them. I give large to my siberian huskies and it makes then very happy puppies.
943509
Yes it's huge! My Saint Bernard and Chocolate lab both sleep together on it :)
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My Bouvier is 85 lbs. and it's been working fine for a year or so. She's a strong puller - but probably not anywhere near a Bulldog. I'd be hesitant to recommend it for you.
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It's supposed to be for these breed because it gives them a good amount of protein and grains without making them overweight. I feed my shnauzer once a day and she weighs the same. As long as I just give her that food and avoid too many treats or house food.
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It will hold maybe 3 cups of kibble or you can just refill them. The size is quite big. Its like a dinosaur egg. The regular size kibble works well in it. There is a hole on each end of the egg with feathery plastic which can be trimmed if the kibble comes out too slowly because the kibble is too large. I think it would work for a Saint Bernard. I put a cup and a half in for my aussie but could easily put two or more cups in it no problem. You also can just refill it or get two of them.
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We have used it for our 6 year old lab since a puppy. We were recommended it by the breeder. She has maintained a healthy adult weight, with energy to be active and has a shiny healthy coat. I think it is high quality.