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Posted by Karen on April 13, 2008, 8:54 am, in reply to "bull and terrier breeds- Dog Food"
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No food will develop the perfect dog of any breed - regardless of what people may say.
If the genetics are not there - the quality of the food will mean squat - so you cannot forget the genes at all. Is your dog from good lines, proven lines that consistently reproduce or better their quality? If so then you have a good start.
After that -
Check this link for analyzing the ingredients in the food you are interested in:
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/
Now, it can take several weeks for you to notice changes in your dog. So, give a food a chance. Four to six weeks as long as your dog is not having a reaction to it.
Now, why do I say that? Well say your dog is allergic to poultry. It does not matter how high quality the food is, if your dog cannot handle poultry, you cannot feed poultry.
I feed Canidae and am happy with it. It is a well rated food - but there are many excellent commercial foods out there. NOW, you can also make your own food. HOWEVER, if you do not know what you are doing, your dog may look good in the beginning but over time lose condition if the food is not balanced. Remember, domestic dogs are not the same as wild canines and there is no solid research on how balanced wild diets are. So be very careful and if you want to make your own food, research, research and research more. Alternatively, I feed a high quality kibble but also supplement with healthier snacks and treats. Dogs are more omnivorous than obligate carnivores. This means they do need some plant matter - but it is what the matter is and the quality of it that makes the difference.
But again, no matter how good the foods are, if the genetic basis is not there, then there is only so much you can do.
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