Shepherd Dog Food

Shepherd dogs originate from Germany. They have a gentle temperament, are approachable, and very popular. Shepherd dogs are also one of the large breeds, so naturally owners need to choose appropriate shepherd dog food when feeding them. Shepherd dog food is different from that for other dogs, and owners especially need to pay attention to nutrition.

Each dog breed has its unique nutritional requirements. These unique nutritional needs, just like the breed's distinct fur, body shape, and temperament, have been passed down through generations. Since this is a fact, the only thing our German Shepherd owners can do is provide our beloved dogs with food that truly meets their nutritional needs. It should include a balanced combination of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals to satisfy the special nutritional requirements inherited from the German Shepherd's ancestors.

Among these, carbohydrates make up the largest proportion of a dog's daily diet, primarily including sugars, starches, and cellulose, and are an important source of energy for the body. When a dog lacks carbohydrates, it will use fat stores and then protein to supply energy. Long-term deficiency can cause emaciation and decreased function. The German Shepherd's carbohydrate requirements depend on its workload, generally needing carbohydrates to constitute 75% of its daily feed.

Although vitamins are present in very small amounts, they play an essential role in regulating physiological functions. They can enhance the functions of the nervous system, blood vessels, muscles, and other systems, and participate in the composition of enzyme systems. Dogs can only synthesize a small portion of vitamins internally; most vitamins need to be supplied through food. A deficiency will prevent the synthesis of essential enzymes, disrupting the overall metabolic process, causing the dog to fail and die. Vitamins are divided into two major categories based on their solubility: water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins. It is important to pay special attention because excessive vitamin intake can also cause diseases, especially fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, etc.

We recommend Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult food, specially designed with cross-shaped kibble to effectively slow down eating speed and reduce the chance of gastric torsion; it contains over 95% high-quality protein with excellent absorption to promote digestion; balanced complex nutrition improves skin health and coat shine, making it absolutely a good choice for shepherd dog food.