Jaad Golden Retrievers
We are taking applications for upcoming litters. At time time the wait is approx. 1 year.
Our Goldens are only given the highest quality premium foods and supplements. We switched our dogs over to a complete raw diet in April of 2016. We have noticed many improvements in our own dogs since making the switch from kibble to raw; including a few things like better breath, cleaner teeth, less stool, and improved coat condition, just to name a few.
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We highly recommend starting with a commercial raw dog food that has nutritional analysis done on all of their food and also list the percentages of bone/meat/organ content. There is no math or calculations necessary with these ones, just measure the food, add herring oil and feed your dog. It's that simple!
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We encourage every pet owner to continue feeding premium foods. Suggested high quality brands we recommend:
Raw Performance
Homemade diets are not recommended for growing puppies.
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We do not recommend or encourage kibble diets for our dogs. If applying for one of our pups, please note that we prefer raw feeding. However, if feeding a kibble, for all Golden Retrievers, we recommend choosing formulas of food that does not have peas, lentils, legumes, alfalfa, potatoes, etc. listed within the first 10 – 14 ingredients. There is a theory and studies being done that grain free foods are causing a taurine deficiency that results in dogs being diagnosed with dilated cardio myopathy (DCM); in many cases, leading to death. Please visit this link for more information: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/news-events/fda-investigation-potential-link-between-certain-diets-and-canine-dilated-cardiomyopathy. We are of the mind "better safe than sorry" with regards to this.
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If you are interested in learning more about raw dog food, here are some links to excellent articles on getting started with raw feeding.
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http://primalpooch.com/how-to-transition-your-dog-to-a-raw-diet/
https://thehappypuppysite.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-raw-feeding-for-dogs/
https://thehappypuppysite.com/how-to-feed-your-puppy-on-natural-raw-food/
https://therawfeedingcommunity.com/2014/12/31/a-simple-guide-to-switching-to-homemade-raw/
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/raw-feeding-primer/
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