Big dogs require a lot of love – and a lot of food. Bil-Jac is proud to provide pet parents with well-balanced, nutritionally complete food specifically designed for large-breed dogs.
At Bil-Jac, as pet parents ourselves, we know how much the health and well-being of your dog means to you. Nutrition is a key part of their foundational health, so you want to feed them the best large breed dog food you can find. Bil-Jac has spent over 77 years making high-quality nutrition dogs need to thrive.
Whether your large breed dog is a puppy or a full-grown adult dog, high-quality nutrition is key to keeping them healthy and active. When you feed Bil-Jac Large Breed Dog Food every day, you’ll be confident knowing your dog is getting the high-quality protein they need. To achieve this, we make our food by starting with fresh, never-frozen chicken, and add other high-quality ingredients, vitamins, and minerals for a complete and balanced meal.
We are so proud of the amount of fresh chicken in our adult dry dog foods that we even call it out on the bag. For example, we use 25 lbs. of fresh chicken to make a 30 lb. bag of Bil-Jac Large Breed Puppy and Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food. To help protect these key nutrients, we slow-cook Bil-Jac Dry in small batches, to create a delicious dry dog food unlike any other.
Looking to add a little something extra to mealtime? Bil-Jac also offers a tasty variety of wet dog foods. Bil-Jac Pâté Platters Wet Dog Food is a yummy way to add variety to dinner. Wet food also adds moisture to your dogs’ diet, which can be helpful if your dog is not an avid drinker. With small chunks, pâté, and Picky No More formulas to choose from, your dogs will be licking their chops for more!
Bil-Jac understands that different dogs have different nutritional needs. That is why Bil-Jac offers a wide variety of formulas for your dogs’ age, size, and lifestyle. From puppy food to adult food to mature dog food for senior dogs, there is a Bil-Jac formula for your dog. Does your dog have special needs? Is your dog a picky eater, have sensitive skin or a sensitive stomach? Need to watch your dog’s weight? Here are quick links to all of our Bil-Jac Dog Foods.
You can also use our Dog Food Product Finder to answer a few questions online and see which Bil-Jac dog food we recommend for your dog.
For large breed puppies, up to 12-18 months old, that will be over 50 pounds when fully grown.
Carefully formulated for puppies of all sizes who are picky eaters.
For adult dogs over 50 pounds.
Made with chicken liver for picky eaters over 20 pounds.
For adult dogs of all sizes. Bil-Jac Adult is formulated for all life stages, so if you have multiple dogs, all of them can enjoy the same food and get the nutrients they need.
For large breed dogs over 5 years old.
Specially formulated for puppies and adult dogs to nourish skin and coat and help provide stomach support.
Specially formulated for puppies and adult dogs with a combination of prebiotics, probiotics, and fiber to support healthy digestion.
30% less fat than Bil-Jac Adult Select.
Large breed dogs should switch from puppy food to adult food at a later age than smaller breeds. Large and giant breed dogs (50-plus pounds when fully grown) can transition from puppy food to an adult formula anywhere from 1 year to 18 months.
Dog food formulas vary based on the age and size dog they are made for because smaller breeds have different nutritional needs than medium breed and large breed dogs. Choosing the best size-specific formula for your dog will help your dog get the proper balance of nutrients and calories needed for their size.
The best dry dog food for large breeds should support your dog’s nutritional needs and have a taste they love to eat. Choose a formula that has a high-quality animal protein, like chicken, listed first on the ingredient panel, like Bil-Jac Large Breed Puppy Food and Bil-Jac Large Breed Adult. Bil-Jac uses fresh chicken and slow-cooks it gently to help protect key nutrients while creating an irresistible taste that large dogs love.
Yes, it is helpful. Bigger dogs generally have a slower metabolism than smaller canines and benefit from a food with a lower caloric density and different nutritional profile than small breed dogs. Large breed dog food allows big dogs to eat enough to support their size while providing the nutrition they need to thrive.
They shouldn’t. Choosing a formula made for smaller breeds won’t be balanced for large breed dogs’ health needs. For example, small breed formulas typically have a high caloric density. Eating that kibble can end up making large-breed dogs gain weight that puts extra stress on their joints.
The answer depends on the age and size of your dog. Each bag of dog food includes daily feeding recommendations based on your dog’s weight and age if they are a puppy. Use that as a starting point and monitor your dog’s weight and activity level. If you notice your dog is gaining or losing weight, adjust the feeding amounts accordingly.
Dogs need more than 30 nutrients to thrive with animal protein at the top of the list as well as fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and moisture. Bil-Jac adult dog foods provide all the required nutrients dogs need in their daily diet and meet all AAFCO standards to be complete and balanced.
Large breed dogs are generally defined as canines who are 50 or more pounds when fully grown. Dogs of that size, or puppies who will likely grow to be that big, should be fed a large dog food formula that caters to their specific dietary needs.
It can be helpful to have a raised food bowl for large breed dogs as they tend to be taller than other types of dogs. Your dog’s bowl should be roughly level with their chest to prevent them from straining to eat, so an elevated feeder can be beneficial for Great Danes, Saint Bernards, and other big dogs who stand higher than others do. Consult with your veterinarian to find the best solution for your dog.
