Puppy Food: The Right Start in Life for Your Growing Young Dog

Puppy Food: Well Fed Through the Growing Phase

During the first months of life your puppy grows at a remarkable pace. Bones, muscles and organs are developing, and that takes more energy and nutrients than an adult dog needs. Puppy food is designed for exactly this. Here you'll find Winner Plus Puppy Starter and Junior, Emmas Bambini and Halbstarke Junior as well as the cold-pressed Natural Plus Puppy Junior.

From Starter Food to Young Dog

Right at the beginning, the Puppy Starter from Winner Plus makes the move from mother's milk to solid food easier. After that, the Junior food takes over. Emmas supports your puppy's development with Bambini for the first months and Halbstarke Junior for the stage when your dog already looks big but is still growing. For puppies with a sensitive stomach there's also the Holistic Puppy Junior with potato.

Large Breeds Need Their Own Food

Puppies of large breeds shouldn't grow too fast, as this can put strain on their joints. The Junior Large Breed from Winner Plus is tailored to these needs. Keep your puppy lean and adjust the amount regularly to its weight, ideally after weighing it every few weeks. Small breeds are often fully grown at around twelve months, large breeds only at 18 to 24 months.

Frequently asked questions

How often a day does a puppy need to eat?
Young puppies are best fed three to four meals a day. From about six months, three meals are usually enough, later two. This avoids overloading the digestion and gives your puppy energy throughout the day.

When should I switch from puppy food to adult food?
Small and medium breeds usually switch at around twelve months. Large breeds stay on junior food until about 18 to 24 months. Then switch gradually over 7 to 10 days.

Can my puppy have treats yet?
Yes, small treats are very helpful in training. Count them as part of the daily ration, though, and choose soft snacks that are easy to chew. Only give young dogs hard chews under supervision.