Bulking up a Bull Terrier

BulliesofNC

Bull Terriers are supposed to be lean and athletic with noticeable muscle tone. Some Bull Terriers are so energetic they'll burn through every calorie they consume and may have a skinnier appearance than normal. Often it can simply be attributed towards their genetics. However, there are foods that can be used in conjunction with a good diet to add weight to your dog. One very productive way is by utilizing a raw meat diet. I have added a raw meat recipe to my normal dogs' diet on several bull terriers and seen outstanding results. Personally I like to provide my studs with a raw meat diet in conjunction with their normal diet. Most young males are very active and (depending on their lifestyle) may require a more balanced diet to keep weight on and looking good.

For those interested in receiving our recipe for bulking up a Bull Terrier for weight gain and mass please feel free to email me and I will send you a document for a proven raw meat diet. 

tzuwa

Hi Please send me the recipe you talk about. Thanks in advance
Regards Terry

BulliesofNC

Terry - Send me an email and I will reply back with a couple recipes for you.

steve@bulliesofnc.com

Pavbully

Hi Steve,

I have a beautiful 10 month brindle, Miniature EBT who is lean and think would benefit from your raw food recipes.

Could you please send me your recipes?

lnplumbingservices@gmail.com

Regards

Pete

BulliesofNC

Pete - Recipes Sent. :-bd

Thiagol

My dog is a 1 yr old bull terrier who weights 40lbs what should I do to bulk him up on the weight. I give him Natural choice dry food the one that has a bull terrier on the front bag. He will eat anything ill give him. Any advice???

BulliesofNC

Thiagol - I just sent you a couple weight gain recipes.

chico

Can u send me a recipe for 3 months or 13 weeks puppy.... its a boy

BulliesofNC

Chico - Recipes sent.

Due to how young your puppy is, there is no need to try and add weight at this time. He is too young to even tell if he needs to add weight. At his age all Bull Terriers are skinny and lean.

If you decide to provide him some raw meats when he gets older you may want to ease into it by getting him used to cooked meats first until his digestive system is used to it.

DavidMagnus

Hi, I would much appreciate the recipes. Thanks in advance.

BulliesofNC

Recipes sent.  <):)

Xtracho

Along those same lines...my question would be is there some sort of guideline, a growth chart if you will, that would give average weight of a bullie that corresponds to their age? Reason I ask is that most vets have little experience with this breed.

Maya is 10 weeks old and at 11 lbs. now.

WhiteBull

Please send me the recipe you talk about. My two crazy bullies rarely stop moving and for being 1 year are a bit under weight, especially the boy.

Thank you

Lukasz

philsergeant

Here's the best link:
http://bulliesofnc.com/bull-terrier-nutrition

Billz

Can you send me the recipes please

danielp84

When should you begin to introduce raw meat like the recipes above? I have an 8week female, that when bigger I would like her to have plenty of muscle definition and of course stay active and join me on a few runs when working out. Thanks!

philsergeant

If you start her off with a life full of activity you will be joining HER on a few runs.... But lay off the raw until she is at least 6 months... there are other forms of protein diet meanwhile but what out for yeast infections if you over do the protein.

danielp84

Okay great thanks. what would be best between now and than? I noticed on here alot of people recommend Royal Canin Puppy food. What are the benefits or advantages of that type of food versus your typical purina puppy food, etc.? 

philsergeant

Purina is junk.... Royal Canine is good, especially if you get the puppy cans.... But I'd get Victor GF, Taste of the Wild, Orejin ... must be Puppy Kibble, Must be grain-free.... and add half a can of RC wet food and/or cooked chicken and vegetables.

BulliesofNC

Philsergeants comments are spot on. I concur.  :-bd

danielp84

okay thank you! I will make the changes in food, puppy kibble will go through 6-8months correct? So Royal Canine is canned food only and When can she eat cooked chicken/veggies? Oh and how much? Those are 2 new pics from yesterday.

philsergeant

#1... Remember when you change to your new diet, do it gradually... Over a week at least, 2 if you can scale it.... Like 90% old diet and 10% new diet today... In two days 80/20.. Etc etc until you are at 90% new and 10% of the old... Otherwise she'll probably get the runs.
#2.... She's on puppy food until 18 months. She IS a puppy until 18 months... Her behaviour will make sure you don't forget that.
#3... She's gorgeous!
#4 ... She's probably still on 3 x meals a day.. You'll probably move her to two meals at about 12 to 16 weeks. At 3 meals she should be having about 1 1/2 cups per feed... Real cups, like coffee mugs.. Not English tea cups. From 4 months on she'll probably be happy with 3 cups twice a day. ( I'm going to give you our kids' diet now but you'll have to find out what she likes/suits her best ) Of these about 50% would be kibble, 25% cooked chicken, 25% canned wet puppy food..( which'll have veggies in it)... You'd ideally change out the wet puppy can for raw after 6 months.
#5... More photos, ... More tidbits.... $-)

Waywardangel

I am very fortunate,  from day 1 of getting Caesar, he has had a grain free kibble and raw beef mince, he is a muscular, strong, fit and solid bullie who is thriving.  He also gets salmon oil. He is 6 1/2 months old and 25kgs.

I know its not preferred that young kids have raw food but he has done so well. 

 Love this site.. Steve and absolute credit to you. 

philsergeant

Photos Waywardangel,... photos!

danielp84

Thanks for the tips phils...I will gradually make the changes,and will make sure to give her puppy food through 18months. Thanks on compliments. Think I got lucky in choosing her

Waywardangel

Ha, sorry! 

Xtracho

Lovely girl...left eye patch just like our Maya! Pardon the costume...it was Halloween and I wasn't home. If I had been I would have never allowed her to suffer the indignity of such a thing! 

philsergeant

Yeah! Yeah! excuses excuses... we know you enjoyed the photo as much as we did.... she's fabulous!

Beth1708

At what age do you recommend that they go raw?

philsergeant

No less than six months.... I know others have started earlier, with no harmful effects, but if were me I'd wait until their immune system develops more.... Mind you I think the person that said their kid had been on raw from 3 months was from Australia, and, little do they know, raw flesh is a lot more wholesome there than it is here in US of A.

BulliesofNC

I concur.

Soapskid

Started at 8 months and he's been great since.

danielp84

With regards to mixing in a Raw diet at about 6months, would the recipes above be used as a RAW diet meal, or more-so used as snacks/treats for quick weight gains? If a more structured Raw meat diet is used, what should I look for or use? I  know I have some time before I introduce RAW meat to my puppy, just trying to learn all I can haha. Thanks!

BulliesofNC

I can't say I use raw meats as snacks or treats but I'm sure others might. I use the raw meats in conjunction with their normal meals as an addition. It definitely proves them with an ideal meal for weight gain and they absolutely love eating it.

danielp84

okay thanks, when mine gets old enough, I will use the recipes you posted above as a supplement to their food. Are you a fan of raw chicken and Turkey as well, or mostly red meat with your recipes?

BulliesofNC

Chicken and turkey are great. It's just the red meats are easier for me to make recipes for an abundance of bullies.

danielp84

okay great thank you.

Vile1

Can u send me a opinion or recipe to feed my pregnant female.. She don't eat much and not as bulky as my male even tho he is champ bloodline.

Pacheco93

Can you please email me some recipes? I have an 8month old male who I want to bulk up some more . Thank you

BulliesofNC

@Pacheco93 - Recipes Sent. 

sonny

Hi I'm new to the group i was wondering if there are any muscle building diet, I'm not to interested in adding weight, just muscle definition  

BulliesofNC

Muscle definition comes from genetics and proper exercise. Many find that throwing a ball, flirt poles, and other outdoor play provides the best aspect for keeping a Bull Terrier in good shape. Others use tread mills and weight pull harnesses.

afarfan12

im giving my 2 month old 3/4 of a cup 2 times a day morning and evening...is it too little or is that fine??

Jeanne1993

Hi. i have a 2 year old male bulle terrier that is very active and skinny he is very fuzzy about food and i've tried all types of dry dog food. He only eat it when it is mixed with home cooked meals. I would like to know what i can give him to gain weight? I feed him in the morning and in the evening alot of food but it doesnt seem to be workin. I need help please.

Thank you.

BulliesofNC

I emailed you two weight gain recipes.

afarfan12

im giving my 2 month old 3/4 of a cup 2 times a day morning and evening...is it too little or is that fine??

BulliesofNC

It really depends on the individual puppy, his current size and weight, and activity level. It would be hard to overfeed him at his age and how much he's growing. A lot has to do with the food as well. There's a Big difference in one cup of a 5 star grain free food vice Kibbles N' Bits. Are you adding any other supplements to his food like meat, canned food, veggies, etc? Is he still hungry after finishing his food? How is he looking in regard to weight?
If he can eat 1 cup per feeding provide it to him. Usually at 8 weeks of age a Bull Terrier puppy will eat at least 1 cup per feeding.

afarfan12

He looks good and growing nicely.....no just dry food. Should i give him 1 cup 2 times a day then??

BulliesofNC

Yes, and don't hesitate to provide him with meats and veggies. A good grain free kibble is great but any dog can get tired of eating the same old food day after day. It's always helpful to add other supplements in his food and he'll love you for it.

afarfan12

Would dry food with winnie be a good mix? Or prefered can foods??

BulliesofNC

I'm not sure what winnie is?
Can food is fine but there's plenty of other things you could add in the food as well. I think if you read some of the other discussions within the "Bull Terrier Nutrition and Diet" category you'll find plenty of good ideas for suggested foods and additives that your Bullie will love.