Best food for a Czech Wolf.....

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I have a 14wk old Czech Wolf puppy. I currently have him on Pedigree hard food to see how he goes but I've actually tried everything! He was brought up on a raw meat diet which I continued for a week amd gradually weaned him off it as I couldnt bare the smell any longer! Every other good I've tried his poo is really runny, he has been wormed recently too. Just wondered if anyone has any suggestions? Help would be appreciated :)
 
Wow, if I was a breeder who had weaned a puppy onto raw I'd be annoyed that he'd been switched onto Pedigree.

Raw may smell a but but it is infinitely better than Pedigree! Think of your dog's welfare rather than your nose. The runny poos should be telling you something - and you've tried 'everything'? How many times have you changed his food at 14 weeks?

It's a dog bred to look like a wolf, with possibly some wolf DNA, not an actual wolf by the way, otherwise you'd need a license to keep it :)

Suggest you get yourself to a good training class or locate someone knowledgeable about dogs of this breed, you may need a little experienced guidance :)
 
Go to your vet. Chronic diarrhea in a pup that was on raw food diet likely to be salmonella or campylobacter.
Not bashing raw feeding, just a likely scenario
 
Thanks, I'll have a look on those websites :)

He isn't 14wks that was a mis type! He's 5 months...stupid phone.

Anyway, the breeder gave me the bag of raw meat and said this is what he has been brought up on as it was easier for them as they had so many and said other pups from the litter had been put on to normal food so it was up to me if I wanted to carry on with it or wean him off it. As I have 3 other dogs I would prefer for them all to be on the same food for convenience but if he needs specialist food then thats fine.

I ideally don't like Pedigree and never said I did but I know their breed aren't very good at digesting grain, so this one is grain free.

He is a very high content of Czech Wolf (his mam being 3/4 czech & 1/4 husky his dad was a full czech wolf) so I don't need a license for him and also don't need you to tell me about it as I am well aware of this! :rolleyes:

Anyway....back to my original question.....if you aren't here to answer it then quite frankly you can bog off :)
 
RCP Equestrian said:
Anyway....back to my original question.....if you aren't here to answer it then quite frankly you can bog off :)
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And a big friendly welcome to you too. :rolleyes:

Pedigree don't do a grain free food, wet or dry.

It's a Czech wolfDOG.

My suggestion would be to return to the raw diet, northern/spitzy/husky types tend to do poorly on grain based food.
 
blackcob said:
And a big friendly welcome to you too. :rolleyes:

Pedigree don't do a grain free food, wet or dry.

I didn't think they did but it said just with beef on the bag and the others had with rice etc.

It's a Czech wolfDOG.

Oooo sorry! I missed the DOG bit off the end...does it really matter? I didn't ask what his breed was anyway LOL :rolleyes:

My suggestion would be to return to the raw diet, northern/spitzy/husky types tend to do poorly on grain based food.
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Hmm, maybe. I'll obviously give him a bit longer on the Pedigree as he hasn't been on it very long. I did read up on something that said they can be on a hard food and be given raw meat a few times a week as they require different nutritional needs to dogs.

I have asked if anyone knows what food is best for them...but all I seem to have got is that Pedigree is rubbish....I understand that, which is why I have asked the question in the first place :D
 
The first response gave you a list to all dog foods that are rated as good and bad.
Fish4dogs is good. Depends on the price you want to spend. I feed my lab skinners as its a cheaper version but still good quality, they do grain free ones too.
However i no nothin about the breed so can't tel you whether it would be any good for him.
But i would get him off pedigree asap if you struggle with his tummy go hypoallergenic my lab can't tolerate raw meat or rich food. He is on salmon and potato as its hypoallergenic.
 
Well, missing the dog part of the name does make a difference, as otherwise he would be an F1 hybrid if his sire was "full wolf" :D

As advised I'd be going back to raw if I were you, or as close as you can get in a bag. Something like Fish4Dogs or similar brand perhaps. Have a look at what's available on places like Zooplus for a start, then check manufacturers websites for further info on nutritional content.

People are pointing out how rubbish pedigree is as you have chosen to feed it over raw/better quality foods. Therefore they will assume you don't realise how crap it is and point it out. It's not being nasty, it's just the obvious assumption.

Oh, and we require puppy pics. I bet he's gorgeous. :)
 
RCP Equestrian said:
Hmm, maybe. I'll obviously give him a bit longer on the Pedigree as he hasn't been on it very long. I did read up on something that said they can be on a hard food and be given raw meat a few times a week as they require different nutritional needs to dogs.

I have asked if anyone knows what food is best for them...but all I seem to have got is that Pedigree is rubbish....I understand that, which is why I have asked the question in the first place :D
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All breeders of the czech wolf dog I have known and worked with prefer to feed a RAW diet of some kind which is probably another reason why your dog's breeder originally had your little one on it... They do best on this IMO. It's good for teeth, they digest it well and they do seem to enjoy it.

Yes Pedigree is c**p...
 
Wow, that sounds an amazing dog, can you post piccies? I've never seen one.

Well, nobody else has said it so....maybe best food for a Czech Wolf Dog.... would be small children! LOL
Sorry! But I know some I can donate if you like.
 
You cant bear the smell of raw meat (very little smell except tripe) but can stand the smell of pedigree???? Despite many folk including your breeder telling you pedigree is garbage for dogs? okedokey!
 
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Currently checking out the Fish4Dogs website now which is a great help :)

Maybe I will have to buy a peg for my nose and deal with the raw meat :rolleyes:

It would be nice to have them all on the same food, or even him and the Husky at least and my other two on the same.

The Chihuhua does not approve of the raw meat either! :p
 
RCP Equestrian said:
Anyway, the breeder gave me the bag of raw meat and said this is what he has been brought up on as it was easier for them as they had so many and said other pups from the litter had been put on to normal food so it was up to me if I wanted to carry on with it or wean him off it. As I have 3 other dogs I would prefer for them all to be on the same food for convenience but if he needs specialist food then thats fine.
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raw meat IS NORMAL FOOD:D

and it doesnt usually smell at all:confused: When you take a chicken out of the fridge to cook for yourself, does it smell?? I strongly suggest you put the animal back on raw but get it from a decent supplier. There are many options.


ready prepared, in handy tubs, more more expensive
http://www.naturalinstinct.com/categories/All-Dog-Food/

cheaper - comes in sealed packets

http://www.berriewoodwholesale.co.uk/sec/5764/Berriewood/


all the info you will ever need is here
http://www.petforums.co.uk/dog-health-nutrition/111437-raw-feeding-everything-you-need-know.html
 
RLS said:
Wow, that sounds an amazing dog, can you post piccies? I've never seen one.

Well, nobody else has said it so....maybe best food for a Czech Wolf Dog.... would be small children! LOL
Sorry! But I know some I can donate if you like.
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Haha he would lick you to death rather than eat :p he is a bit of a wimp for being a wolf though :D

I will try and get pics on...haven't worked out how to do that yet!
 
OP no need to get so defensive,lots of numpties(and Im not suggesting you are) buy this sort of dog because of the wolf label and are looking for something a bit different:rolleyes: I see loads advertised around me as pups and a year down the line are re-offered for sale as the owners cant cope.


Any dog or wolf are not designed to digest grains and its just a wasted filler used to fill out a rubbish food.
 
NeverSayNever said:
raw meat IS NORMAL FOOD:D

and it doesnt usually smell at all:confused: When you take a chicken out of the fridge to cook for yourself, does it smell?? I strongly suggest you put the animal back on raw but get it from a decent supplier. There are many options.


ready prepared, in handy tubs, more more expensive
http://www.naturalinstinct.com/categories/All-Dog-Food/

cheaper - comes in sealed packets

http://www.berriewoodwholesale.co.uk/sec/5764/Berriewood/


all the info you will ever need is here
http://www.petforums.co.uk/dog-health-nutrition/111437-raw-feeding-everything-you-need-know.html
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It was the liver/heart and birds legs with skin still on that smelt the worst! Haha
 
lexiedhb said:
Any decent breeder IMO would know that pedigree was not an ideal food for dogs........ hence they fed raw right?
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They fed raw as it was cheaper and more convenient for them as they had so many. I have never said Pedigree is good...he's on it as a last resort, also the reason why I have posted the question, reason being I don't want to keep him on it
 
Dobiegirl said:
OP no need to get so defensive,lots of numpties(and Im not suggesting you are) buy this sort of dog because of the wolf label and are looking for something a bit different:rolleyes: I see loads advertised around me as pups and a year down the line are re-offered for sale as the owners cant cope.


Any dog or wolf are not designed to digest grains and its just a wasted filler used to fill out a rubbish food.
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I know it just drives me mad when people assume things, I do apologise as I'm not usually a "snapper" :rolleyes: he certainly won't be offered for sale as I find him amazing, more loyal than any dog I've ever had and love him to bits....just want to help him and his poor bum! :D:p
 
RCP Equestrian said:
It was the liver/heart and birds legs with skin still on that smelt the worst! Haha
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can i respectfully suggest that the WAY your breeder was feeding raw.. as in 'cheaper and more convenient' is what has led you to be put off. Feeding raw, and feeding decent quality meat = no smell! And it still costs me less than it would feeding a decent kibble. However I dont believe any kibble is a s good as a raw diet.

Did you look at the links I gave you??
 
NeverSayNever said:
can i respectfully suggest that the WAY your breeder was feeding raw.. as in 'cheaper and more convenient' is what has led you to be put off. Feeding raw, and feeding decent quality meat = no smell! And it still costs me less than it would feeding a decent kibble. However I dont believe any kibble is a s good as a raw diet.

Did you look at the links I gave you??
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Hmm possibly....I'm new to the raw thing so I just assumed it was all like that and didn't enjoy feed times at all!

Haven't had a chance yet as I'm sneaking on between work :rolleyes: but I will certainly have a read through it all.

When I was feeding him on the raw meat he was very distracted eating it and just kept picking and then trying to pinch the other dogs food! Which is why I switched him too as now (excuse the pun) wolfs it down! :p but it just doesnt come out the other end as well as it goes in....if you know what I mean!
 
RCP Equestrian said:
Currently checking out the Fish4Dogs website now which is a great help :)

Maybe I will have to buy a peg for my nose and deal with the raw meat :rolleyes:

It would be nice to have them all on the same food, or even him and the Husky at least and my other two on the same.

The Chihuhua does not approve of the raw meat either! :p
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Bless my chihuahuas loves raw meat when ever I have any going spare (not on a pure RAW diet though) they get it as a "treat"
 
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Couple of pics for those of you who asked :p

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If money not tight then look at the Orijen range, very good quality food, it's like feeding raw but in biscuit form.

Taste of the wild and Applaws are also good. I did try fish for dogs, but my dog smelt, well "fishy!
 
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