The Scottish Collie is a relatively obedient dog and rarely shows aggressive behavior towards people. Because it is a large breed, its diet and activity level are relatively high, and its energy consumption is also considerable. Therefore, the amount of food fed should be sufficient.
　　Feeding Points
　　The amount of food fed should vary depending on the size of the individual. In the daily feed, large dogs need 500-600 grams of meat, while small dogs need 350-400 grams of meat.
　　Meat should be cooked and chopped first, then mixed with an equal amount of dry vegetable material (cooked) or biscuits (sugar-free) with an appropriate amount of water before feeding. The ingredients, especially meat, must be fresh and clean. Feeding trays and utensils must be cleaned regularly, and the kennel should be cleaned and disinfected frequently.
　　Feeding should be done regularly and at fixed points, with eating limited to 15–25 minutes. Remove the feeding tray and food afterward to cultivate a good habit of eating at regular times and places. Clean drinking water should be provided 1-2 times a day, which can be increased to 2-3 times during hot summers. Scottish Collies are active dogs, so they should have a certain amount of activity and sufficient exercise daily. This can be done by allowing them to jump freely indoors or by taking them out for walks. It is best to have exercise sessions twice a day, morning and evening.
　　Several Points to Note
　　Do not feed dogs meat only
　　Some people believe that feeding dogs the best meat will make them strong. In fact, feeding your dog this way not only costs a lot but can also cause most dogs to have diarrhea, leading to indigestion and poor absorption. Puppies need energy obtained by breaking down the protein in meat; however, these nutrients can be fully acquired from carbohydrates. Moreover, meat lacks vitamins A, D, and E.
　　Generally, if too much meat is fed, or if puppies (especially those between 3 to 12 months) are fed only meat, bone development will be problematic because the ratio of calcium to phosphorus in meat is unbalanced. That is, there is less calcium and more phosphorus. Feeding only meat also causes malnutrition in puppies, leading to rickets.
　　Puppies should not be fed milk
　　Many people think giving puppies milk helps their healthy growth and kindly feed milk to newly adopted puppies but do not realize puppies are not suitable for drinking milk.
　　Most dogs will have diarrhea or even gastroenteritis after drinking milk. Pet experts know that the composition of cow’s milk differs completely from dog’s milk. Dog’s milk contains high fat, high protein, and low lactose, whereas cow’s milk contains low fat, low protein, and high lactose—their components are exactly the opposite. If milk is used as food for puppies and given in large amounts, but the stomach lacks sufficient lactase to digest all the lactose, it will cause diarrhea.
　　Dogs can be given some calcium powder
　　A reminder: whether the dog is purebred or not, calcium powder should be fed from puppyhood. Calcium powder functions the same as calcium tablets and is important for puppies’ bone growth. Lack of calcium causes abnormal bones and teeth. Dogs with a large bone proportion especially require calcium during puppyhood. Therefore, calcium powder must be added to daily puppy food. Puppies absorb the calcium powder more easily after eating.
　　But how much calcium powder is suitable? Experts suggest that growing puppies need one spoon of calcium powder per 2.2 kilograms (about 5 pounds) daily. That is, the amount of calcium powder should increase proportionally with puppy weight. When puppies reach one year and enter their growth stage, one spoon of calcium powder is needed per 4.5 kilograms (about 10 pounds) daily, which is half the previous dose because the developmental period has passed and the growth of teeth and bones stabilizes, requiring less calcium.
　　Additionally, ensure puppies get proper exercise daily to facilitate calcium absorption. Otherwise, excessive calcium powder can do more harm than good.