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What food is best for my 14-week Golden Retriever puppy & how much?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | 3 months and 16 days old | 35 lbs
I have a golden retriever puppy of 13 almost 14 weeks, what is the best food for him? And how much should we give it daily? Thank you.
5 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Lauren Celestin, DVM
Veterinarian, Veterinary Dentistry Resident
Published on July 7th, 2017
As far as how much to feed, the recommendations on the bag are generally a good guideline. You just want to make sure that you are weighing Toby every couple of weeks and adjusting the amount of food accordingly. The goal is to ensure that he is receiving his nutrients, but also to make sure he is not an overweight puppy (or adult). His hips and joints will thank you later. I have included a link to a great nutrition website below.
Hope this helps!
https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/companion/our-services/nutrition-support-service/body-condition-muscle-condition-score-charts
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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM
Veterinarian
I would recommend feeding a large breed puppy chow. Some brands of food I like include Hills/Science Diet, Purina, Royal Canin, Iams and Eukanuba. These brands have veterinary nutritionist that formulate the diets so you know they are complete and balanced for your puppy. Your Golden will need a large breed puppy food because it has a different balance of specific minerals and vitamins your dog will need because he will be growing so quickly. As for the amount of food, it will change as your dog gains weight. I usually recommend going by the feeding guide on the back of the bag and then adjust from there as needed.
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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS
Veterinarian
I would always recommend getting a high quality food such as royal canin, hill's science plan or such other food that is usually sold in vets. You should buy one specifically targeted towards a large breed puppy. I would recommend feeding at least twice a day, some large breed puppies may need 3 meals at first but will naturally wean to 2. I feed both my pups in royal canin and they do really well on it.
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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on June 16th, 2019
I would recommend a large breed puppy food (if the pup is expected to be over 50#). The brands I prefer and think are the most well balanced and palatable are Hills, Royal Canin, Iams, Purina, and Eukanuba.
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Answered By Silvia De Cecco, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on July 8th, 2018
Especially for large breed puppy is fundamental to provide a complete diet. Good quality commercial diets (Hill's, Royal Canin) are definitively the best choice to make sure you provide all the nutrients Scooby needs. He need a puppy diet and you can continue with it till he is fully grown. Regarding the daily amount, it depends on the brand and type of food you get, you will find the correct dose on the back of the food package. If you would like further advices, upload a picture of the food of your choice and we will be able to let you know the exact dose. Please post again on the forum if you would like further advices. I hope this answer was helpful.
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