When it comes to the crunch
Working dog nutrition is a complex topic. There are many food varieties out there and all sorts of choices an owner can make for their working dog. When you look into it in depth, even for those embedded in the gundog world, it really is a minefield. Kibble, muesli, wet food, raw complete and raw DIY are just some of the options out there.
Everyone has different opinions and people are often keen to offer advice, whether they are qualified or not. Like every human, each dog is different and what suits one will often not suit another. It is important that owners understand this and, if necessary, feed each of their dogs accordingly.
Within the working dog world, diets usually don’t need to be as idiosyncratic as in the pet world. For example, purine — found in certain red meats, poultry, game and offal — can cause problems in Dalmatians. Not only do types of food have an effect, but the way it
