[ilv2hunt]

I was out doing some more "leg work" in my quest for finding the proper food for my 17 week old great dane pup and I came across another variety I had never heard of. It is Natures Variety Prairie kibble for dogs(NOT Natures Variety INSTINCT). Instinct seems good and is grain free but all the numbers are WAY too high for large and giant breeds in my opinion as far as Protein, Fat, Calories and the calcium to phosphate ratios. The Prairie line comes in 5 varieties with all having 26%protein and 14%fat(good right?). Next I will list each variety followed by calcium, phosphorous, and calories per cup.
CHICKEN-Calcium 1.41% Phosphorous 0.90% and 391 calories/cup,
LAMB- 1.89% 0.90 409
SALMON- 1.65 1.09 420
BEEF- 1.41 0.90 430
VENISON- 2.00 1.44 434

Just wondering if anybody feeds this and what kind of experiences you may have had with this. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance to everybody, Chris.

[Lara's mom]

I don't know anything about the giant breeds or their special needs. However, there are a lot of very knowledgeable people in this forum. I'm sure you will get some good advice!

[Pet food store owner]

I have sold Natures Variety for about 4 years with no troubles. It has a moderate caloric density and feeds well. I cannot remember who makes their own dry food as they do not own their own food mill. Eagle pack is also a good and has quite a following with the Dane breeders. Innova is a great food in my opinion and is basically the leader in most pet food breakthroughs. The biggest issue with Innova is making sure that you feed close to or under the feeding amounts as it is a very powerful, nutritious food.