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How much should i feed my 8 wk Puppy?

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in Bull Terrier Nutrition and Diet
Hello, New guy here!!! I just bought and 8 wk BT and im so excited. Its been the dog ive always wanted since childhood. Very happy to have him home.. He is 8 wks 9.2 lbs. Can someone help me on the portion sizes i should be feeding him. I know its 3-4 times daily.. but how much each serving.. he was the biggest out of his litter and seems like he can eat more.. Im feeding him .5 cups 3 times daily.... can anyone help? 
BTW im from Texas :) HIs name is LEO
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  • philsergeantphilsergeant Palm City, Florida, USA
    That's a good start. 3 times a day for about the next 5 or 6 months.... if you see him leaving a bit of his lunch then start to bulk up dinner... at about a year he should be on one main meal and maybe a snack for breakfast... we give our kids 1/2 cup of kibble and fat free greek yoghurt (Vanilla bean!! they luv it) for breakfast. But although 1/2 to 2/3 cup is enough for this stage it's mainly WHAT? you are feeding that's most important.  Glad LEO is rubbing your happy sticks... life is not worth living without an EBT!

    In the beginning God created English Bull Terriers, in the image of EBT's, God created all other breeds.
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  • philsergeantphilsergeant Palm City, Florida, USA
    Oh! and the rule here is... no photos, no answers....
    :))
    In the beginning God created English Bull Terriers, in the image of EBT's, God created all other breeds.
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  • ezentenoezenteno
    Awesome! im so glad i found this forum! and thanks for your quick reply!!! I will try the yoghurt that sounds like something he would love.. who wouldnt anyway? :) 

    BTW picture coming up.. i tried to upload from my cellphone but it did not allow it... here it comes.

    Thanks!!!!!
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    having trouble uploading pic... any ideas.. it takes me to a blank page.....
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  • philsergeantphilsergeant Palm City, Florida, USA
    edited December 2014
    As long as your photo isn't too large and preferably .jpeg, click "Attach A File", browse your folders for the file and select... should be simple
    What food do you have him on now.. exactly?
    In the beginning God created English Bull Terriers, in the image of EBT's, God created all other breeds.
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  • BulliesofNCBulliesofNC Richlands, NC
    Leo is good size for 8 weeks of age. Looking forward to seeing photos of him.

    Personally, I prefer to feed puppies twice a day. I prefer to have them looking forward to eating and excited about it. Feeding too often can sometimes spoil them and often they will slow down on their food intake and become picky eaters. Feeding twice a day enables them eat all their food because they are hungry and understand it will be a while before their next meal.

    - Steve Gogulski
    "It's not just a Dog, it's a Bull Terrier!"
    www.bulliesofnc.com
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  • ezentenoezenteno
    Hi, i have him on blue buffalo life protection formula with life source. Natural chicken and brown rice. I eat clean and so should he :) i believe this is a good source of food for him? I ill be putting up more pictures. Phil sergeant.

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  • ezentenoezenteno
    @BulliesofNC thanks! So you would increase his serving size for those two meals? 2/3 of cup each serving or so?

    Thanks!!
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  • BulliesofNCBulliesofNC Richlands, NC
    Yes, that's exactly what I would do but again everyone has their own opinions when it comes to feeding especially when it comes to specific foods and proper nutrition. Another thing to keep in mind is that every dog is different and in due time you'll know more about yours than anyone else.
    I prefer to keep my dogs eagerly waiting their next meal vice providing snacks periodically during the day or feeding them more often than needed. When it's time to eat my Bullies eat with pleasure and clean their bowls and trust me I feed them large volumes. No picky eaters in this house, lol.

    - Steve Gogulski
    "It's not just a Dog, it's a Bull Terrier!"
    www.bulliesofnc.com
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  • ezentenoezenteno
    @BulliesofNC awesome i shall try it. Yeah, i love watching mu dogs eat. This is the first ebt and finally my wish came true. Been wanting one for yeaaars. He is so awesome. And no, i dont like to skimp them on their food either. Lol. Gains for the pupp! I will be posting more pictures on here. For some reason its not uploading from my phone. I have tonget on my pc. I have an intagram page i made for him. I can post vids and pics of his progress. 3rd day home and he is already learned to use puppy pads and hardly any accidents inside. He is carching up quick!! Instagram : the.name.is.leo
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