How much food should we feed our puppy?

---

Often times a breeder will sell a dog at 8-Weeks
old that is fully weaned and eating food.  


However we believe in allowing the mother to
wean the pups according to her schedule not
ours so we do not get involved in our pup’s
weaning process. That typically means that
our pups nurse until 10-12 weeks.


It quickly becomes obvious that mom does not
have much milk and the nursing sessions are
more for emotional support than physical.


The pup’s attempts to nurse are often met with
mom initiating a play session but if the pup insists,
mom decides whether to correct or tolerate a
sip or two. After 12 weeks, pups and mom tend
to seamlessly transition to full weaning without
much trauma and only the occasional correction.

​
For more in-depth information on why we allow
mom to handle the weaning please check out: 
8 weeks or twelve weeks?

With that said as a new puppy owner you will receive
a bag of that food for your puppy which will last 
for several days.

We free feed all our dogs so there is always food
available for them. With the food that we feed
our puppies they will eat approximately 1 cup for
5 pounds of their weight. 

Some people prefer to feed their puppy 4 times a day, so if you decide to go that route then you would feed
the puppy approximately 1/4 ish food each feeding.

Watch your puppy: is he/she eating all the food?
(If not, you can take the rest away and next time
feed a little less; if the puppy eats all the food and 
is still asking for more, you can add a little more).

 You have to watch also his/her stool carefully: stool should be darker colour and firm in consistency. 
If it is very soft or even running, you are feeding too much, or there could be other problems.​

---

IMPORTANT: Diarrhea is a very serious condition and it has to be treated immediately,
if you notice your puppy has diarrhea contact your vet for advice.

For more in-depth information on feeding your puppy please check out: Feeding your new puppy

---