What’s the Best Dog Food for a Rottweiler?
Finding the best food for your Rottie’s age is far more important than it is for most other dogs.
That’s because Rottweilers are large breed dogs.
Which is not a concern for adult Rottweilers.
However, unlike adults…
Rottweilers puppies have an increased risk of developing a crippling and permanent form of the hip disease… if they’re fed a diet that contains too much calcium for their larger breed size.
Normal canine hips (left) and bilateral hip dysplasia (right)
Let me say this straight:
Only a limited number of foods meet these critical requirements.
For this reason…
The Barking Royalty has selected the 15 brands listed below because they contain calcium level considered safe for Rottie puppies… or adults. It’s very important to compare foods to help you find the best one for your dog.
A word of caution:
Some Rott puppies keep growing and aren’t ready to eat adult dog food until they reach 15 to 24 months of age.
The following dog foods are listed in random order. Each was chosen because it meets or exceeds our selection criteria.
The Best Dog Food for Rottweilers
Here are Barking Royalty’s best dog foods for Rottweilers for 2022.
Quick picks:
- Best food for Rottweiler puppies: Purina Pro Plan Puppy Large Breed
- Best food for adult Rottweiler: Orijen Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
- Best food for senior Rottweilers: Canidae All Life Stages Multi-Protein Formula
- Best for Rottweilers with chicken allergy Blackwood Whitefish Meal & Oatmeal
- Best fresh food for Rottweilers: Nom Nom Beef Mash
1. Purina Pro Plan Puppy Large Breed
Best for: Rottweiler puppies
Purina Pro Plan Puppy Large Breed is one of the most popular dry dog foods for large breed puppies, for the reason.
This food receives the major part of its animal protein from chicken. It contains omega-rich fish oils that help the brain and retinal function, and there are especially important in puppies’ diet, while they are in their developmental stage.
Since large breeds are prone to hip and joint issues, Purina added glucosamine and chondroitin for early preventive measures against these issues. There are also minerals like calcium and phosphorus that contribute to bone development.
To reduce bloating and improve digestion and immune health, this large dog kibble is formulated with guaranteed live probiotics for digestive and immune health.
This formula is manufactured in the US.
Dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 28% protein, 13% fat, 33% carbs and 4.75% fiber. This yields a fat-to-protein ratio of about 46%.
Purina Pro Plan Puppy Large Breed is our first pick for puppy Rottweilers.
- First five ingredients: Chicken, rice, corn gluten meal, whole grain corn, poultry by-product meal
- Grain-free formula: No, contains rice, corn gluten meal, whole grain corn
- Health feature: Brain health, skin & coat health, dental & breath care, immune support, heart care
- Crude protein: 28%
- Buyer reviews: 93% of reviewers recommend this product
Review from Chewy customer:
My breeder used this brand for my puppy when she was weaned off mom’s milk and my vet agreed it was my best option. In the four months I’ve had her, she is eager to eat it and her digestion has been excellent with no problems. Her growth (weight gain) has been appropriate and she is in excellent health.
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2. Orijen Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Best for: Adult Rottweilers
Orijen strives to reflect diets as close as possible to what our dogs’ ancestors found and consumed in nature.
Orijen’s Original recipe includes meat, organs, and bone, and contains 85% animal ingredients. Yes, that’s right, 85% of their dry dog food comes from animal-based proteins. The other 15% is a balance of botanicals, fruits, and vegetables.
This formula contains at least 15 fresh or raw ingredients, making Orijen kibble the closest thing to feeding a raw diet.
Organ meats are concentrated, natural sources of virtually every nutrient your dog needs to thrive, including all essential vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and vital amino acids. This is why you will find a majority of our amino acids, or minerals, on the guaranteed analysis or typical analysis but not on the ingredient list.
Dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 38% protein, 18% fat, 38% carbs (estimated) and 4% fiber. This yields a fat-to-protein ratio of about 47%.
Unlike some products, you’ll find that Orijen delivers on its promise of high quality. Highly recommended food for high-energy Rottweilers of all ages.
- First five ingredients: Chicken, turkey, flounder, whole mackerel, chicken liver
- Grain-free formula: Yes
- Health feature: High-energy, vitamins & minerals, digestive health, hip & joint support, skin & coat health
- Crude protein: 38%
- Buyer reviews: 97% of reviewers recommend this product
Review from Chewy customer:
I absolutely feel this Orijen Original is a healthy food option for your dog! Our doggie loves it & she just turned 8 years old & everyone thinks she is a puppy! She has held her weight & looks great! I am a huge proponent of raw food, but it is a great alternative, if you aren’t able to do so.
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3. Canidae All Life Stages Multi-Protein Formula
Best for: Senior Rottweilers
This veterinarian-formulated recipe contains optimum protein from chicken, turkey, lamb and fish meals. It is made free of common food allergens like corn, wheat and soy.
Canidae All Life Stages Multi-Protein Formula includes HealthPLUS Solutions, a trio of probiotics, antioxidants and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. It has added vitamins and minerals (including vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin D, glucosamine) for optimal dog health.
All of Canidae’s ingredients are sourced within the U.S.A. with exception of duck from France, and lamb from New Zealand. The formulas are manufactured in Texas.
Dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 24% protein, 13% fat, 47.5% carbs (estimated) and 4% fiber. This yields a fat-to-protein ratio of about 60%.
Canidae All Life Stages Multi-Protein Formula is one of the most popular dry dog foods we reviewed. Highly recommended.
- First five ingredients: Chicken meal, turkey meal, brown rice, peas, oatmeal
- Grain-free formula: No, contains brown rice, oatmeal, barley
- Health feature: Skin & coat health, immune support, digestive health
- Crude protein: 24%
- Buyer reviews: 93% of reviewers recommend this product
Review from Chewy customer:
My dog scarfs this down so no complaints. Her tummy is regular and I was able to easily get her off the half and half wet dry situation the rescue shelter had her on. I think she’s just glad to have food honestly but for me it was a priority to buy this brand due to the minimally processed ingredients and whole food based formula.
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4. Nom Nom Beef Mash
Best for: Fresh Rottweiler food
Looking for fresh, human grade food for your Rottweiler? Well, look no more.
Nom Nom Beef Mash is made of whole food ingredients processed in the USA that are fit for human consumption. Each ingredient is cooked separately to ensure it maintains its optimal nutrient capacity.
Nom Nom makes a personalized feeding plan for every dog, depending on its age, weight, and activity level. Every order contains individually portioned meals according to your dog’s feeding plan and is freshly prepared shortly before arrival.
Each recipe includes a custom mixture of Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Iron, Iodine, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Choline, and Taurine to work hand-in-hand with each whole food ingredient.
Every meal is prepared fresh in kitchen facilities Nom Nom owns and operates in Nashville, Tennessee and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 8% protein, 4% fat, 10% carbs (estimated) and 1% fiber. This yields a fat-to-protein ratio of about 50%.
Picky eaters love Nom Nom. Highly recommended.
Besides beef Nom Nom offers chicken, pork and turkey based formulas.
- First five ingredients: Beef, potatoes, eggs, carrots, peas
- Grain-free formula: Yes
- Health feature: N/A
- Crude protein: 8%
- Buyer reviews: 91%
Review from Chewy customer:
My dogs absolutely love the meals we get from Nom Nom. I feel great about giving them food that is healthy for them. The service provided by Nom Nom is top notch. I would highly recommend this product and service to anyone I know.
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5. Wellness Core Large Breed
Wellness Core Large Breed is a high protein, grain-free dry food. It draws the major part of its animal protein from deboned chicken meal, chicken meal, and turkey meal.
The formula contains fruits and vegetables, but it’s also fortified with antioxidants, probiotics, vitamins, minerals, glucosamine, chondroitin and omega fatty acids for optimal dog health. As mentioned before, it’s grain free food, so it doesn’t contain corn, wheat or soy and is gluten free, which makes this food a great choice for dogs prone to allergies.
Wellness sources ingredients primarily from the United States. A small portion of the mixed tocopherols and green tea extract in this Wellness Core recipe are sourced from China. These ingredients are part of the natural preservative in the food and make up less than 1% of the total ingredients.
Dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 34% protein, 12% fat, 38% carbs (estimated) and 6% fiber. This yields a fat-to-protein ratio of about 35%.
Canidae All Life Stages Multi-Protein Formula is one of the most popular dry dog foods we reviewed. Highly recommended.
- First five ingredients: Deboned chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, lentils, peas
- Grain-free formula: Yes
- Health feature: N/A
- Crude protein: 34%
- Buyer reviews: 93% of reviewers recommend this product
Review from Chewy customer:
I’ve tried several “best dry food” over the course of the last 30 years…even tried raw. I’ve always had Rottweilers and am very aware of their nutritional needs. When I started feeding Core Grain Free Large Breed to my puppies through adult and senior life stages, we had great results. I only add Free Form Snip Tips (omega 3 and 6) and the occasional couple scoops of Wellness canned for moisture.
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6. American Journey Large Breed Adult Chicken & Sweet Potato
This affordable but very nutritious grain free food receives the major part of its animal protein from deboned chicken, chicken meal and turkey meal.
This food is not nutritious just because of its high protein content, but because fruits and vegetables like blueberries, carrots and dried kelp provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants for immune system support, and phytonutrients.
Salmon oil and flaxseed provide omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, which help support your dog’s skin and coat health and brain and eye development. Glucosamine and chondroitin are added to support and maintain healthy joints.
Dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 30% protein, 12% fat, 43% carbs (estimated) and 5% fiber. This yields a fat-to-protein ratio of about 40%.
American Journey production facilities are located in Kansas.
Highly recommended food.
- First five ingredients: Deboned chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, peas, chickpeas
- Grain-free formula: Yes
- Health feature: Skin & coat health, immune support, vitamins & minerals, hip & joint support
- Crude protein: 30%
- Buyer reviews: 97% of reviewers recommend this product
Review from Chewy customer:
Our little girl finds the chicken and sweet potato recipe yummy to her taste. Each time we set the bowl of food in front of her she doesn’t hesitate to start eating which has not been the case with other pricey dog foods. She is 32 pounds so the size of the bites are good for a medium or large breed dog. We will purchase this flavor again. We also purchased the beef and sweet potato recipe but have not yet opened the bag but feel certain she will like this flavor as well.
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7. Nutro Ultra Adult Dry Dog Food
Nutro Ultra Adult draws the major part of its animal protein from farm-raised chicken, pasture-fed lamb and salmon. It’s made of Non-GMO ingredients, and has no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.
Although Nutro Ultra Adult isn’t grain free, it contains mostly rice products (whole brown rice, brewers rice and rice bran). There’s no, corn, wheat, soy or pea in this formula.
To boost dogs’ immunity, Nutro formulated an exclusive blend of 15 superfoods bringing together high-quality animal protein, whole grains and seeds, and fruits and vegetables.
Dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 25% protein, 14% fat, 57% carbs (estimated) and 4% fiber. This yields a fat-to-protein ratio of about 56%.
For puppies, there’s a Nutro Ultra Puppy Dry Dog Food available. Click here to puppy formula price.
- First five ingredients: Chicken, chicken meal, whole brown rice, brewers rice, rice bran
- Grain-free formula: No, contains brown rice, brewers rice, rice bran
- Health feature: Immune support, digestive health, skin & coat health
- Crude protein: 25%
- Buyer reviews: 97% of reviewers recommend this product
Review from Chewy customer:
I just recently switched my dog to this dog food and she loves it! She’s a very picky eater but at dinner time she gets so excited to eat now! Also I spent a lot of time researching for a good dog food with quality ingredients and this was one of the best. If you worry about feeding your dog peas or legumes due to health issues this is a great food to pick. 10/10 recommend. Also my other dog with digestive problems does good on this food as well.
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8. Blackwood Whitefish Meal & Oatmeal
Best for: Rottweilers with chicken allergy
Although Blackwood Whitefish Meal & Oatmeal formula does contain chicken fat and cartilage, it doesn’t actually contain chicken meat, so it’s a great choice for Rottweilers allergic to chicken. This food draws the major part of its animal-based protein from whitefish meal and duck meal.
It contains oatmeal (a great source of plant-based protein), brown rice, pearled barley so it’s not grain free, but there’s no corn, wheat, soy or pea in this formula.
Blackwood is a brand well known for slowly cooking its foods. Slow cooking is the preferred preparation method because it leaves valuable proteins, vitamins and minerals intact, making them more bio-available. They also don’t use artificial flavors or colors.
This recipe contains beets, carrots, spinach, pumpkin puree and New Zealand green-lipped mussels to provide vitamin C, iron, magnesium, carotenoids, vitamin A, as well as glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support and omegas for a healthy coat.
Blackwood is made in the US and will source all ingredients from the US whenever possible. When availability is limited, they are sourced outside the US from highly reputable and trusted suppliers in Canada, New Zealand and more. None of the ingredients in their dry dog food recipes are sourced in China.
Dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 24% protein, 12% fat, 43% carbs (estimated) and 4% fiber. This yields a fat-to-protein ratio of about 50%.
We highly recommend this Blackwood Whitefish Meal & Oatmeal dry dog food for adult dogs with chicken allergy.
- First five ingredients: Whitefish meal, oatmeal, brown rice, pearled barley, ground grain sorghum
- Grain-free formula: No, contains oatmeal, brown rice, pearled barley, ground grain sorghum
- Health feature: Sensitive digestion, coat health
- Crude protein: 25%
- Buyer reviews: 97% of reviewers recommend this product
Review from Chewy customer:
It took me a little too long to realize that my dog has a sensitive stomach (I don’t think she realizes it yet). I’ve switched her food twice, once because she was displaying coprophagy tendencies and the second time because her stool was loose of liquid. This food has solved both those problems! As an added bonus, she seems to be pretty happy eating it. Thanks Blackwood!
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9. Taste of the Wild High Prairie
Taste of the Wild is a family-owned brand that makes dog food without grains, corn, wheat and artificial flavors or artificial colors.
Buffalo (bison) compares favorably to beef, with less fat and a bit more protein. It’s also a great alternative source of protein for dogs who are allergic to beef.
The first five ingredients in this formula are water buffalo, lamb meal, chicken meal, sweet potatoes, peas, but this formula also contains superfoods – blueberries, raspberries and tomatoes to boost your dog’s immune system.
Taste of the Wild has five manufacturing facilities, all located in the United State. They use some ingredients that are not USA sourced. The lamb from New Zealand, lamb meal and venison from Australia, duck meal from France, potato protein from Germany and dried chicory root from Belgium and select nutrients from China (like folic acid and taurine).
Dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 32% protein, 18% fat, 36% carbs (estimated) and 4% fiber. This yields a fat-to-protein ratio of about 56%.
The proprietary K9 Strain probiotics are added after the kibble is cooked so your dog gets guaranteed live, active cultures that support healthy digestion. Highly recommended.
- First five ingredients: Water buffalo, lamb meal, chicken meal, sweet potatoes, peas
- Grain-free formula: Yes
- Health feature: Immune support, skin & coat health
- Crude protein: 32%
- Buyer reviews: 95% of reviewers recommend this product
Review from Chewy customer:
Being in the K9 industry for the past 10 years, Taste of the Wild is one food that’s always reliable. I recommend it for working dogs and family pets alike. We rotate between the grain-free and ancient grains formulas to ensure proper taurine absorption. If you have a picky eater or a dog who has trouble maintaining weight, I highly recommend this food.
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10. Gather Free Acres Organic Free-Run Chicken
Almost all proteins found in Gather Free Acres dry dog food come from an organic, free-run, chicken. This means that ingredients used for making this product are completely free of any antibiotics, GMO ingredients, added growth hormones, by-products, or artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
Besides organic chicken, this food contains high quality ingredients like organic peas, lentils, blueberries, and cranberries.
To provide enough EPA and DHA fatty acids (Omega 3s), Gather relies on sustainably harvested krill. Free Acres food is also grain free, so you won’t find wheat, corn or soy in it.
This formula contains eggshell meal, a natural source of calcium, glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid and collagen which promote bone strength.
Dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 30% protein, 15% fat, 50% carbs (estimated) and 5% fiber. This yields a fat-to-protein ratio of about 47%.
- First five ingredients: Organic chicken, organic dehydrated chicken, organic peas, lentils, chicken fat
- Grain-free formula: Yes
- Health feature: N/A
- Crude protein: 30%
- Buyer reviews: 83% of reviewers recommend this product
Review from Chewy customer:
Best dog food money can buy! I have decided to buy Gather because I didn’t have time to make homemade dog food!! The ingredients are the best out of any dog food I’ve ever seen! It also doesn’t have kosher salt in it!
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11. Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Puppy
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Puppy is high-protein, grain-free dry dog food that gets the majority of animal-based protein from deboned chicken and chicken meal.
This dry food for large breed puppies has chicken fat and fish oil as sources of omega fatty acids (including DHA and ARA, fatty acids found in mother’s milk) that support heart, skin, and coat health. It’s also worth mentioning that Wilderness Large Breed Puppy contains calcium and phosphorus to help promote strong bones and teeth in puppies.
Blue Buffalo’s LifeSource Bits is a blend of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants from blueberries, carrots, cranberries, flaxseed, alfalfa and other superfoods that promote dogs’ immunity. LifeSource Bits is a part of Wilderness Large Breed Puppy recipe for puppies’ optimal health and growth.
All Blue Buffalo products are manufactured in the United States. Many of their ingredients, such as most grains and meats, like chicken, beef and turkey come from the United States.
Dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 35% protein, 14% fat, 37% carbs and 6% fiber. This yields a fat-to-protein ratio of about 40%.
- First five ingredients: Deboned chicken, chicken meal, peas, pea protein, tapioca starch
- Grain-free formula: Yes
- Health feature:
- Crude protein: 35%
- Buyer reviews: 94% of reviewers recommend this product
Review from Chewy customer:
We couldn’t be happier with our decision to switch to Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Puppy food – our two puppies (9 months and 4 months) approve! This is the food that made our eldest puppy (a parvo survivor that was diagnosed at 9 weeks) get excited about eating puppy food! I recommend all Blue Buffalo products, we still haven’t experienced one that our boys don’t love.
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12. Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy
Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy protein content comes mostly from fresh pasture-raised lamb and lamb meal.
This immune supporting recipe contains 10-20% superfoods like kale, blueberries, chia seeds, pumpkin, quinoa, coconut and spinach which acts like a natural immunity booster.
You won’t find common fillers like corn, wheat and soy in this formula, so there’s no need to worry if your dog is sensitive to these ingredients. To further support digestion, Diamond Natural foods are enhanced with probiotics, prebiotics from chicory root and fibers from pumpkin.
Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy dry dog food is made in the US by a family owned-company. They are using high-quality ingredients mostly from North America, with some exceptions. For example, Diamond sources lamb and lamb meal from New Zealand and Australia, potato protein from Germany and dried chicory root from Belgium.
Dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 27% protein, 15% fat, 40% carbs and 3.5% fiber. This yields a fat-to-protein ratio of about 56%.
With the high amount of vitamins and minerals at a reasonable price, we highly recommend Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy food.
- First five ingredients: Lamb, lamb meal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, grain sorghum
- Grain-free formula: No, contains whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, grain sorghum
- Health feature: Immune support, digestive health, skin & coat health
- Crude protein: 27%
- Buyer reviews: 91% of reviewers recommend this product
Review from Chewy customer:
My puppy was having tummy and major itching issues when she was on a chicken grain-free food. Her vet suggested switching her to a with-grain diet and I stumbled upon this brand. She does great and loves the food! For the price, it comes in a 40lb bag and has good ingredients. Highly recommend!
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13. Wellness Large Breed Complete Health Puppy
Wellness Large Breed Complete Health Puppy receives the lion’s share of its meat protein from deboned chicken and chicken meal.
To make this formula even more nutritious, Wellness added selected natural superfoods and ingredients like blueberries, spinach and carrots; these ingredients provide an excellent source of vitamins and minerals.
This recipe is made without any GMOs, meat by-products, fillers (no corn, wheat and soy), or artificial preservatives so you can be sure your Rottie is always getting the right food. It also contains probiotics to digestion and improves nutrient absorption.
Wellness primarily sources ingredients from North America. A small portion of the mixed tocopherols and green tea extract are sourced from China. These ingredients are part of the natural preservative in the food and are less than 1% of total ingredients. This product is made in the US.
Dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 29% protein, 13% fat, 41% carbs and 5% fiber. This yields a fat-to-protein ratio of about 45%.
- First five ingredients: Deboned chicken, chicken meal, peas, ground brown rice, salmon meal
- Grain-free formula: No, contains ground brown rice, salmon meal, oatmeal, barley, oats
- Health feature: Immune support, digestive health, skin & coat health
- Crude protein: 29%
- Buyer reviews: 90% of reviewers recommend this product
Review from Chewy customer:
When we first picked up our rescue puppy, the rescue itself asked us to feed him Wellness Puppy for Large Breeds. We were given a different puppy food when we got him at the foster home and we quickly saw he could take it or leave it. We also saw he was smaller than his siblings at different fosters, possibly getting different food. When we fed him the Wellness he ate as though he was famished. He can hardly get enough of it. We even are using it as his training treat. We are thrilled that he has caught up in size to his siblings. His vet said he is very healthy and to keep feeding him the Wellness. No argument from us. What a difference this food has made!!
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14. Holistic Select Large & Giant Breed Puppy
Holistic Select Large & Giant Breed Puppy dry dog food draws the major part of its animal protein from lamb meal and chicken meal.
To make this formula highly nutritious, Holistic Select added fresh, whole food ingredients like pumpkin, cranberries, papaya, dried beet pulp, ground flaxseed and cinnamon.
These ingredients are high in vitamins and minerals, including but not limited to vitamin A, C, E, beta-carotene, potassium, tannins, papain and Omega-3 fatty acids. Cinnamon is added as a digestive botanical, well known to support a calm and balanced digestive tract and provides anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
Dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 25% protein, 16% fat, 42% carbs (estimated) and 4.5% fiber. This yields a fat-to-protein ratio of about 64%.
Holistic Select formulated this formula with a focus on puppies with sensitive digestion, so we highly recommend this food if your Rott has a sensitive tummy.
- First five ingredients: Lamb meal, chicken meal, oatmeal, brown rice, barley
- Grain-free formula: No, contains chicken meal, oatmeal, brown rice, barley
- Health feature: Sensitive digestion
- Crude protein: 25%
- Buyer reviews: 90% of reviewers recommend this product
Review from Chewy customer:
We switched our 6 month old puppy to this food, as he was experiencing some gas issues with his previous chicken-flavored food. I read that this formula should be easier on his tummy and to digest, so we went with it. He took to it right away, and loves it! Now he only has issues with stinky gas if he has special cheesy treats. Charlie would definitely recommend this food to all the pups out there with sensitive tummies! Also, his previous food had a smell to it that made me nauseous whenever I opened the bin to scoop it into a dish. This food does not have a super strong smell, which I love.
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15. Eagle Pack Chicken & Pork Large Breed
Every Eagle Pack formula, including Chicken & Pork Large Breed dry dog food, is a combination of high-quality animal protein and whole grains and other carbohydrates. But your dog is allergic to corn, wheat or soy, don’t worry. Eagle Pack Chicken & Pork dog food is completely free of these ingredients.
This food contains barley, an extremely beneficial grain for diabetic pet diet due to its unique nutritional make-up, modest amounts of slowly digested starch and the soluble fiber ß-glucan.
Usually found in higher quality dog foods, zinc proteinate and 3 other chelated minerals are part of this fully balanced formula.
Eagle Pack dog food is made in their facility at Mishawaka (Indiana), while the ingredients are primarily sourced from North America. A small portion of the mixed tocopherols and green tea extract are sourced from China. These ingredients are part of the natural preservative in the food and are less than 1% of total ingredients.
Dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 25% protein, 12% fat, 45% carbs and 4% fiber. This yields a fat-to-protein ratio of about 48%.
We highly recommend this reasonably priced dog food.
- First five ingredients: Chicken meal, pork meal, ground brown rice, oatmeal, rice
- Grain-free formula: No, contains ground brown rice, oatmeal, rice, dehulled barley
- Health feature: Hip & joint health, skin health, skin & coat health
- Crude protein: 25%
- Buyer reviews: 90% of reviewers recommend this product
Review from Chewy customer:
I have had large mix breed dogs before and felt the dog food was not the best that it could have been for their large bodies, sadly they are no longer with us. I have been blessed with a Rotti pup and a Beagledor pup and decided to research the best food for Large Breed puppies/ Dogs and Eagle Pack is what the results showed and I decided to try it. They have both loved it from the beginning. I love the way they both look and feel! So full of energy. I am very happy with the product and would recommend it to anyone! Also, I am very thankful that Chewy is selling it! When I was in a pinch I have found that no one else sells it.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I switch or transition foods for my dog?
How do I switch or transition foods for my dog?
According to Dr. Pippa Elliott, you should gradually transition to a new food over a course of 7 days.
“There’s no big secret to switching foods. This is simply a matter of gradual change to let the gut bacteria in your dog’s digestive system adjust to the new diet.”, dr. Elliott explains.
Start by mixing 25% new and 75% old food together, then slowly increase the amount of new the next 7 days.
| Timeline | Directions |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Replace 25% of old dog food with new. |
| Days 3–4 | Replace half of old food with new. |
| Days 5–6 | Replace 75% of old with new. |
| Day 7 | Feed entirely new food. |
Do Rottweilers need to eat special dog food?
Adult Rottweilers can eat any high-quality dry or wet dog food. However, Rottweiler puppies should eat foods with safe amounts of calcium to lower the risk of hip and joint disease (hip and joint dysplasia).
You should also keep in mind that Rottweilers are prone to obesity (like many large dog breeds), so be sure to check the feeding guide every time you change dog food formula and take your Rottie’s activity level into the account.
Is my Rottweiler puppy ready for adult dog food?
It’s important to switch to adult food once your Rottie reaches maturity, but when is it officially an “adult dog”?
Rottweilers are still growing until they reach 15 to 24 months of age, so you shouldn’t rush with switching from puppy to an adult diet. Puppy food is nutrient rich and high in calories to support your puppy’s growth, development and high energy levels, and it’s important to provide your puppy with enough nutrients.
When to switch from adult to senior food?
According to American Veterinary Medical Association, larger breed dogs are considered senior when they are 5 to 6 years of age. Therefore, if your dog is older than 6, you should consider switching to senior food.
What causes hip and elbow dysplasia in Rottweilers?
There are several factors that lead to the development of hip and joint dysplasia in Rottweilers. Hip dysplasia is hereditary and is especially common in larger dogs, but other factors also play a significant role: excessive growth rate, too much or too little exercise, improper weight and poor nutrition.
It’s known that a high-calcium puppy diet increases the risk of permanent hip and joint disease.
How to reduce the risk of hip and elbow diseases?
There are two easy to implement ways to lower the risk of developing hip and joint diseases.
First of all, don’t overfeed your Rottweiler. This not only subjects dogs to a variety of health problems, but it also places more stress on their bones and joints, which can exacerbate problems like hip and elbow dysplasia.
Second, always choose foods that contain safe levels of calcium for your puppy. You have several great choices listed in this article.
How much should a Rottweiler eat a day?
To keep your Rottweiler happy healthy you should maintain an ideal weight. Start by reading the feeding instructions printed on the bag, and then adjust from there. Don’t forget to take your dog’s activity level into account.
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