Unless your dog has figured out how to dial the phone and order pizza, we humans are responsible for the care and feeding of our dogs. Anyway, there are several options for feeding your dog. Also remember that puppies and adult dogs need different kinds of food. It is usually recommended that you feed puppies a balanced puppy formula food for their first year - however, with many large breeds, this can lead to growth that is too fast and may cause bone, joint, and tendon problems.
Some breeders advocate feeding giant breed puppies only adult food to control their growth.
There is some concern, too, about soy products in dog food. Many premium foods have switched from a soy-based formula because of tentative links to bloat and thyroid problems in some dogs. Akitas are quite sensitive to this, and as a result, we avoid any food with soy products in it. Commercial foods Commercial foods are normally grouped into several categories, including puppy, adult, and performance. Commercial foods also come in several forms.