Protein Levels

Mick · 2017-03-19T13:05:53+00:00

A breeder I'm considering has a caution on using protein levels above 28% saying they can be detrimental and also makes the statement that high protein levels can affect scenting ability. Anyone heard of these opinions? Research on protein levels?

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March 19, 2017 at 9:05 am #96789

Mick
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A breeder I’m considering has a caution on using protein levels above 28% saying they can be detrimental and also makes the statement that high protein levels can affect scenting ability. Anyone heard of these opinions? Research on protein levels?

March 19, 2017 at 9:27 am #96791

elaine c
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check out answers pet food some of the best if not the best on the market. Do know that it depends on The QUALITY of the protein and what you dog does! If he hunts he needs good calories!!

March 19, 2017 at 9:58 pm #96858

Christine W
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Interesting!

March 20, 2017 at 7:51 am #96875

Mick
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So far this the only research info I’ve come up with on this subject How it translates to affecting bird dogs I can’t say.

http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/2013/03/more-fat-less-protein-improves-detection-dogs-sniffers

April 5, 2017 at 1:35 am #97575

Laura B
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I know high protein also affects the growth in giant breeds
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