Approved Food List
A list of foods that keep the soundness and minimum life expectancy guarantees in effect. Changing the base food and/or giving supplements without the consent of the breeder will void this part of the guarantee.
This list is updated periodically. If you have any questions, please contact Peter at (705) 328-2382.
Last Update: June 15, 2010
Acana Pacifica
Kibble with 60% fish. Recommended for all life stages. [18% fat] Closest to ancestral diet with all ocean fish. Highest level of omega-3.
Orijen 6 Fresh Fish
Kibble with 70% fish. Recommended for all life stages. [18% fat] Close to ancestral diet.
Orijen Puppy
Kibble with 75% meat (chicken, turkey, fish & eggs). Recommended for pups and intact adults, especially if they are fussy eaters. [20% fat]
Orijen Puppy Large
Kibble with 70% meat (chicken, turkey, fish & eggs). Optional food for pups growing faster than growth guidelines. Recommended for neutered/spayed adults and others with weight problems. [16% fat]
Orijen Adult
Kibble with 70% meat (chicken, turkey, fish & eggs). Recommended for neutered/spayed adults and others with weight problems. [16% fat]
Approved Optional Supplements (after five months of age)
Canned Fish - various canned fish in water/brine can be added to the diet either for taste or as a major dietary supplement. Four ounce (106 g) cans of sardines can be added for taste, but for serious dietary supplementation, 15 ounce (425 g) cans of sardines or Jack Mackerel or salmon in 7.5 ounce (213 g) cans or 14.75 ounce (418 g) cans are recommended. The fish pieces may be fed in a separate bowl or put on top or broken up and mixed in with the dry food. Tuna should not be fed on a regular basis. See calorie counts below to adjust kibble. Best supplement of all is sockeye salmon.
Sockeye Salmon Oil - Six 1000 mg capsules should be given daily; better still, use unrefined sockeye salmon oil.
Homemade Diet (after five months of age)
A home made diet using canned fish and whole grain bread may be used. Fish should represent 50 - 80% by calorie count. See below for calorie counts.
Natural/Raw Diet (after five months of age)
Just feed whole uncleaned fish such as herring or mackerel. Newfs can be fed the whole fish frozen.
CAUTION: rraw salmon and trout from the Pacific west coast may have a parasite toxic to dogs, so such fish should be cooked or deep frozen for at least a week.
Calorie Counts
Unaltered Newfs normally require 2000 - 3000 calories/day; altered/senior Newfs usually need 1000 - 2000 calories/day. In cold weather, depending on amount of time spent outside, these caloric requirements may increase by up to 50%.
| Approved Food | Calories |
|---|---|
| Whole uncleaned raw herring | 158 calories / 100 g 717 calories / lb |
| Whole uncleaned raw mackerel | 205 calories / 100 g 922 calories / lb |
| Canned Sockeye Salmon (418 g) | 800 calories (do not drain) |
| Canned Sockeye Salmon (213 g) | 400 calories (do not drain) |
| Canned Pink or Keta Salmon (418 g) | 670 calories (do not drain) |
| Canned Pink or Keta Salmon (213 g) | 340 calories (do not drain) |
| Canned Jack Mackerel (425 g) | 400 calories (drain) |
| Canned Sardines (106 g) | 130 calories (drain) |
| Whole grain bread | 110-130 calories / slice |
| Acana Pacifica | 430 calories / cup (40% derived from fat) |
| Orijen 6-Fish | 460 calories / cup (30% derived from fat) |
| Orijen Puppy | 480 calories / cup (40% derived from fat) |
| Orijen Puppy Large | 450 calories / cup (25% derived from fat) |
| Orijen Adult | 450 calories / cup (25% derived from fat) |
Please Note
Feeding foods other than those listed above, with the exception of normal dog treats such as dog biscuits, or minor amounts of taste enhancers, to a Hannibal Newf will normally void both the soundness and the longevity guarantees. Receipts or best by stamps proving feed used may be requested if claiming on either one of these guarantees. The temperament guarantee is not affected by food fed. If there should be a problem with the recommended foods, please consult the breeder for other acceptable options.