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Best Dog Food for Large Dog Breeds
Big dogs need more than big portions—they need the right nutrition to support their joints, bones, digestion, and muscle health. At Ollie, we craft fresh, human-grade meals made with real ingredients and no artificial junk, customized for your dog’s size, age, and activity level. Whether you’ve got a playful pup or a senior giant, our meals are built to help them thrive.
Understanding the Needs of Large Dog Breeds
Large breed dogs have different nutritional needs than smaller pups. They often grow faster, have more strain on their joints, and are more prone to certain health issues—especially if they aren’t eating a well-balanced, size-appropriate diet. Getting their nutrition right early on can support a healthier weight, stronger bones, and fewer mobility issues later in life.
Common Health Considerations for Large Breeds:
Joint strain and hip dysplasia
Rapid growth in puppies leading to developmental issues
Weight management challenges
Digestive sensitivity due to large meals
Large dogs benefit from a diet that offers the right balance of calories, protein, healthy fats, and joint-supporting nutrients like glucosamine and omega-3s.
Ollie fresh dog food meals are portioned for your dog’s size and packed with nutrients that promote healthy growth, joint support, and full-body strength—without fillers or heavy processing.
How Ollie Supports the Health of Large Dog Breeds
Feeding a large breed isn’t just about more food—it’s about feeding smarter. Ollie makes it easy to give your big dog everything they need in every bowl, without guesswork or compromise.
Protein-Packed Recipes – Lean, high-quality meats support strong muscles and energy without excess fat
Balanced Calories for Size and Weight – Properly portioned meals help maintain a healthy weight and reduce joint stress
Joint-Supporting Nutrients – Naturally occurring glucosamine, chondroitin, and omega-3s promote joint and hip health
Easily Digestible Ingredients – Gently cooked meals are easy on big stomachs and reduce bloating or discomfort
With Ollie, your large breed dog gets meals designed to match their size, metabolism, and life stage, helping them live strong and stay active.
Large Breed Dogs by the Numbers
Supporting joints early through nutrition can help prevent discomfort and mobility problems later.
Feeding improper nutrients during early growth can increase the risk of skeletal issues and obesity.
Calorie control and nutrient balance are essential for avoiding unnecessary strain on hips and joints.
A lean-muscle focused diet helps maintain energy and reduce fat gain—essential for a long, healthy life.
Supporting joints early through nutrition can help prevent discomfort and mobility problems later.
Feeding improper nutrients during early growth can increase the risk of skeletal issues and obesity.
Calorie control and nutrient balance are essential for avoiding unnecessary strain on hips and joints.
A lean-muscle focused diet helps maintain energy and reduce fat gain—essential for a long, healthy life.
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Ollie Makes Mealtime Easier
For Big Dogs with Big Needs
Large dogs come with large appetites—but also large responsibilities. Ollie helps make daily feeding a breeze with fresh, protein-rich meals, portioned and customized for your pup’s weight, age, breed, and activity level.
MADE WITH WHOLE INGREDIENTS
We use real meat, vegetables, and natural fats—no fillers or low-quality by-products.
SIZED-UP PORTIONS FOR BIG ENERGY NEEDS
We calculate exactly how much your big dog should eat to maintain muscle without gaining unhealthy weight.
FORMULATED BY NUTRITION EXPERTS
Our meals are created with veterinary nutritionists to support large breed health at every life stage.
DELIVERED FRESH, NO MESS
Our food is cooked low and slow, delivered fresh, and easy to store—making it ideal for busy pet parents with big dogs.
Ollie Has Helped Big Dogs Stay Strong, Fit & Full of Energy
From playful Great Danes to senior Golden Retrievers, thousands of large breed dogs have benefited from switching to Ollie. Pet parents have reported less joint stiffness, improved weight, better digestion, and more energy—all thanks to meals that work as hard as their dogs do.
No more diarrhea
Cosmo, English LabradorCosmo had terrible gut health and frequently had diarrhea. Since switching to Ollie, he now has normal poop, a shiny coat, fewer ear issues, and lost 18 lbs.
The hair on his ears grew back
Bane, German ShepherdBane is the typical GSD with lots of allergies. His got so bad that his ears were losing hair! On top of that, he was underweight because getting him to eat was a dancing act. He was so picky and I had to hand-feed him to get him to eat. Now he is drooling and prancing around waiting for his food and is so happy to eat it and his coat/ears are so thick and full.
Her wounds from scratching finally healed
Suzie, LabradorBefore, Suzie would get open wounds from scratching and biting her paws. Nothing worked - cones, meds, creams, sprays. After four vet trips, they suggested maybe her cancer (removed a couple of years prior) had returned. After four days of eating Ollie, a wound she had about three months started to heal and has had NO recurrences since!
She's now the healthiest, happiest pup because of Ollie!
Sasha, German ShepherdMy dog had so many digestive complaints before starting Ollie. It seemed no food we tried agreed with her stomach, and she constantly had diarrhea and wouldn’t eat anything. Even on a bland diet, she still didn’t have relief. We have had Ollie for 8 months, and Sasha has had regular bowel movements ever since! She used to go days without eating, and it amazes me how excited she gets to eat her Ollie.
Our Best Recipes for Large Dog Breeds
The best dog food for large breeds needs to do more than fill a bowl. It should provide lean, muscle-supporting protein, balanced fats, and nutrients that help protect joints, bones, and digestion. Ollie’s recipes do just that—crafted with real ingredients and zero artificial junk, so your big pup can get everything they need to feel their best without added weight or strain.
SENSITIVE-BELLIES
Chicken Dish with Carrots
Our Chicken Dish with Carrots recipe is great for poultry-loving pups who appreciate classic flavors and gentle white-meat proteins. Chicken, carrots, and rice are a gentle, yet satisfying combination for dogs with sensitive stomachs, or picky palates.
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Our Fresh Food Helps Big Dogs
Thrive at Every Stage
Whether you’re feeding a fast-growing puppy or a laid-back senior, Ollie gives large breed dogs the balanced nutrition they need without overloading their system. With meals built around real meat, essential nutrients, and personalized portions, our fresh food supports muscle development, joint function, and long-term wellness. Big dogs deserve big-time nutrition—and we deliver just that.