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You're insane if you think the breed needs this. You can feed a Finnish Lapphund any type of dog food. It's not a magical being from another dimension.
Can confirm. Had a Finnish lapphund that lived over 12 years on kibble and frozen raw food. She was the best girl.
I think the owners probably know this, but If they have the means to spoil the ever living shit out of their dog, more power to them. I'd feed my dog snack steaks if I could.
I wonder if the frozen-ness is actually good for them or not. I can't imagine a dog turning its nose up at unfrozen meat.
The frozen stuff can be better for their teeth at least. If they have to chew and work more to eat it, that cleans the teeth better than just wet floppy meats.
Makes perfect sense, thanks!
At least kill off some worms/bacteria if it's been frozen, and not thawing means it can't start getting bacteria growth back on it before its eaten.
It's true. Off cuts and leftovers from the butchers and hunters are "spoils" that bleed the bank dry, but I can't afford fancy tin food like on the TV.
Fortunately, his meals are often free depending on how the day went.
My dog prefers his raw meatballs frozen, but cut up. He will eat them thawed, but after everything else if he's not full.
Humans can also live off burgers and ice cream... is it good for them? No.
Good grade dogfood is nothing like burgers and ice cream though. There's not enough information of the diet OP uses so no comment on that, but it is easier to make dogs sick by feeding them only pure meat than with just kibble. Obviously don't buy the cheapest processed shitty dog food, but please also do consult a vet and do some research before trying to feed a raw diet as well. Wetfoods and kibble tend to have the vitamins and fibers and all that added, but feeding a raw those need to be considered more.
And lapphunds 100% don't need fancy meats any more than other breeds - nekin on tosiaan vaan koiria eikä mitään ihmeen taikaolentoja.
Well known for hunting salmon, the Finnish Lapphund.
Bred for its skills in magic.
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