Feeding Your Bernese Mountain Dog
Proper nutrition is one of the most important parts of raising a healthy Bernese Mountain Dog. Because this is a large breed with steady growth during the first year of life, providing balanced nutrition helps support strong bones, healthy joints, and proper development. At Legacy Mountain Dogs, we encourage families to maintain a consistent feeding routine and provide high-quality food designed for large-breed dogs. Good nutrition helps your puppy grow steadily while supporting their immune system and overall health. When your puppy goes home, we will provide information about the food they have been eating so you can continue the same diet during the transition to your home. Sudden changes in food can sometimes cause digestive upset, so it is best to keep their diet consistent at first.
Young Puppies
Most puppies do well with three meals per day during the first several months. Dividing meals helps maintain steady energy levels and supports healthy growth. Feeding on a consistent schedule helps establish routine and supports house training.
3 Meals Per Day
As They Grow
As your Bernese Mountain Dog puppy gets older, many families transition to two meals per day. This is a natural shift that typically happens gradually as your puppy matures and their digestive system develops.
Transition to 2 Meals Per Day
Always Fresh Water
Fresh water should always be available for your puppy throughout the day regardless of age or feeding schedule. Proper hydration is an essential part of keeping your Bernese Mountain Dog healthy and comfortable.
Fresh Water at All Times
Choosing the Right Food
Because the Bernese Mountain Dog is a large breed, choosing a food designed for large breed puppies is important. These foods are formulated to support proper bone and joint development while maintaining balanced growth. Avoid overfeeding as excessive weight gain during the puppy stage can place unnecessary stress on developing joints. If you ever decide to change foods, it is best to transition slowly over several days by gradually mixing the new food with the current food.
NuVet Immune Support Supplements
Required for all Legacy Mountain Dogs puppies
Supporting Your Puppy’s Immune System
At Legacy Mountain Dogs, we strongly recommend continuing your puppy on NuVet supplements. NuVet supports immune health and provides important vitamins and nutrients that support healthy development. We believe supporting your puppy’s health from the beginning helps them grow into strong and healthy adult dogs. A balanced diet combined with proper supplements, routine veterinary care, and regular exercise all contribute to a healthy Bernese Mountain Dog.
NuVet supplements are required for all families adopting a puppy from Legacy Mountain Dogs. We will provide ordering information before your puppy comes home.
