How much does a Great Dane eat? And how much does it cost?
Depending on the dogs age, general health and other considerations, a good quality food is of prime consideration. A food that is low in calcium & magnesium and about 23 – 25% protein, a growing puppy should eat 4-7 cups 2 – 3 times a day. An adult Dane should do fine at 6 – 8 cups once a day. These are just rule of thumb quantities. You need to adjust these amounts according to the results that you get from the particular brand of food that you are using. As to cost, feeding a better quality food you can generally feed less amounts. This offsets the cost difference between brands. A high end all natural food may cost more than a store brand, but you can feed less, and as a side benefit less waste in the yard.
