I’ve read the back of dog food bags & it mostly depends on the weight of the dog. But I’ve heard different things some say 2 years others say 1 year. I heard on the news after 6 months because the puppy food makes them gain a lot of weight. Who is correct? Thanks!
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I would say 6mo to 1 year for a small breed such as a chi, pom, etc. But 1 to 2years for a large breed because they continue to grow longer. Large breeds still grow for 2+ years. While small breeds are fully grown by 1year.
For most dogs you should stop giving puppy food around a year old, this is because most dogs are done growing by the time they are a year or at least their heavy growing. I believe in smaller breeds that you stop a little earlier though, because they stop growing earlier. Large and extra large breeds however, I don’t think you ever give them puppy food if I remember right. There’s something in puppy food that isn’t good for the rapid and large growth of Great Danes, Mastiffs, and Irish Wolfhounds.
It depends on the dog breed if its a large breed dog you should stop at around 6 months because puppy food will make them grow too fast and will lead to joint problems. small breed dogs should be taken off of it by 1 year. I own two saint bernards and am a member of saint bernard club of america.
Typically you start feeding adult food at 1 year of age, some small breed dogs that reach maturity faster can switch earlier around 10-11 months if you like.
I always keep my dogs on the puppy formula til at least 1 year of age,helps them grow better and have a good immune system.
Definitely read the bags/cans of dog food. They are usually pretty specific on the packaging.
It usually says on the bag. Puppy food up to a year. I say after a year, feed them adult food.
6 months to 1 year.
Hope this helps
My dog ate dog food after 6 or 8 mos. She’s the one on the left.
About 1 year,
Between 8 months-1 year.