What’s the Best Dog Food for Labrador Retrievers?

In this article:

• What should I feed my Labrador retriever?
• Is The Farmer’s Dog a good food for Labrador retrievers?
• Is The Farmer’s Dog good for weight maintenance in Labrador retrievers?
• Is The Farmer’s Dog good for joint health in Labrador retrievers?
• Is The Farmer’s Dog good for digestion in Labrador retrievers?
• How can I sign my Labrador retriever up for The Farmer’s Dog?

Affable, loving, and adorable whether their coats are black, yellow, or chocolate, it’s no wonder Labrador retrievers are among America’s most popular dogs. The breed traces to the Canadian island of Newfoundland. Five-hundred years ago, European fishermen traveling to the island brought along dogs of various breeds, who begat a type of canine called the St. John’s dog, named after the province’s capital. While St. John’s dogs no longer walk the earth, their descendants became the water-loving Labrador (and Newfoundland) retrievers we know and love.

Along with daily exercise, regular vet care, and plenty of love and affection, feeding a healthy diet is one of the most important ways you can take good care of your Lab. Here are the details.

What should I feed my Labrador retriever?

To keep your Labrador retriever in good health, feed them appropriate portions of a food that’s complete and balanced for their needs according to AAFCO standards.

A diet of real food for your Lab contributes to a healthy, active life.

Is The Farmer’s Dog a good food for Labrador retrievers?

The Farmer’s Dog makes real, human-grade food that’s gently cooked to retain nutrients and pre-portioned to help maintain a healthy weight. All of this makes us a good choice for Labrador retrievers.

Is The Farmer’s Dog good for weight maintenance in Labrador retrievers?

It’s critically important to avoid overfeeding any dog, big or small. Being overweight can increase your Lab’s risk of developing a host of diseases like arthritis, diabetes, and even cancer. A fresh-food plan tailored to your dog’s needs, and delivered in pre-portioned packs, makes weight maintenance easier.

Is The Farmer’s Dog good for joint health in Labrador retrievers?

Labrador retrievers are prone to joint issues, including hip and elbow dysplasia, cranial cruciate ligament tears, arthritis, and other mobility challenges that can be exacerbated by weight gain. Maintaining a lean body condition can help.

Is The Farmer’s Dog good for digestion in Labrador retrievers?

Our fresh food is clinically proven to be highly digestible—and fresh, gently cooked food is more digestible than typical kibble. Another hallmark of a digestible diet is what we call “high-quality poops.” And our internal digestibility studies show that dogs eating The Farmer’s Dog produce smaller poops than they did before.

How can I sign my Labrador retriever up for The Farmer’s Dog?

It’s easy to start your Labrador retriever on real, human-grade food from The Farmer’s Dog. Here’s how it works.

1. Tell us about your dog. Our plans are tailored for your dog’s needs, based on their age, weight, activity level, body condition, and other factors.
2. Choose your recipes. Pick the recipes and format that work best for your dog, and wait for your trial box to arrive (and the dinnertime dancing to commence).
3. Get your trial box. Your trial contains up to two weeks of food, so you can get a proper taste of how it’s working for your dog before your first full order ships.
4. Keep feeding real food. Once you’ve had a chance to try (and love) it, we’ll keep sending perfectly timed deliveries of healthy, pre-portioned food.