[glencorgi]

Without starting the "war" again, there are Breeders (ethical, responsible, quality BREEDERS) who do not use puppy food at all; others may use puppy food to wean and once weaned the puppies go on adult formula, others may feed a puppy food up to around 4-6 months and switch to adult food. Owners who have done a lot of research and reading lean towards the switching earlier school of thought. Many people do leave their puppies on puppy formula until a year.

Puppy foods are "hot" foods - high in protein which promotes fast growth. Corgis being a true dwarf breed have more in common with large breeds in as far as bone substance and growing goes than they do with toy breeds. In large breeds they prefer slower, steady growth because it lessens the risks of such things as panosteitis. Pano can and does effect corgis and more than one case has been resolved once the puppy was taken off puppy formula food.

Now, I'm sure a certain party will respond and say everything I said is hogwash, that's his opinion and he's welcome to it. My opinion is based on experience, reading, conversations with other corgi Breeders and owners as well as Breeders in other breeds, and input from Breeder vets.

The best food to feed your puppy (or dog) is the one that works for you and your animals. I looked up the brand you are feeding and I wouldn't particularly care for the ingredient list either; it reminds me of some of the Science Diet formulas ingredient list. I'm not a fan of Science Diet foods either, a brand which comes highly promoted by another forum member.

This is my opinion and what has proven to work for me.

Debbie