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Actually dwarfism does play a roll in the growth and structure of a dog and should be taken into consideration when feeding a puppy. Consider that a corgi puppy carries as much weight on 1/2 or 2/3 of the leg length as a sheltie or heck, even a small collie. Puppy food in many cases, which I have had one case, can cause excessive growth leading to growth plate issues. Yes, I agree that the developments of the new improved puppy food additives do show benefits to many dogs.

BUT it is up to the individual who owns the dog to seek advise, weigh the options and do what is best by their own dog. I suggest that we all take a step back and realize that this is a democratic list with everyone having a right to their own ideas and opinions. Attacking someone for their beliefs, especially when they show you why they do what they do, is so low it's almost not worth a comment.

I suggest we use the following creed----we need to agree to disagree agreeably.

With that said, I stand by my own beliefs that puppy food has a minimal place in my care program and that the quality of the adult food I use is more then adequate for my puppies. Food for thought now-knowing many dane, wolfhound and GSD breeders-most if not all, do not feed a puppy food, even a large breed one.


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