How much does a Dane eat? What kind of diet is required?
This really depends on the type of food you choose to feed (how concentrated it is). Follow the directions on the bag for the weight and condition of your dog. However it is generally recommended that puppy food NOT be fed to this breed. Usually a good quality dog food that is 22-25% protein and 15-18% fat is good. My male was eating 8 cups of food per day from puppy to 2 years of age (in fact a little more from 18 -24 months to get him in show ring condition). This will decrease as they age and the diet may also need to change if needed to keep them in appropriate condition. From what I have been told they feed a lot of raw meat in Europe and some are also doing that in the US. The whole debate on canine diet is ongoing and could cover a FAQ in itself therefore I will not go into it further. If anyone wants they can e-mail me for further discussion. It is important however to feed a Great Dane multiple times a day throughout their life.
